Finance Compliance Specialist

U.S. tax compliance and oversight of a 403(b) Retirement Plan make up the Finance Compliance Specialist vacancy at the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Lebanon. The post is a central one in the Accounting & Financial Reporting Office, with occasional commuting to the Byblos campus.

About the finance compliance specialist job in Beirut

The role sits in the Finance Corporate Affairs Department and reports to the Comptroller, Accounting & Financial Reporting. It supports the University’s accounting operations. Tax work is done alongside the Associate Comptroller – Taxation and Affiliates, while plan oversight runs through internal stakeholders, service providers and external advisors. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with occasional availability after regular hours, on weekends or on holidays when operations call for it.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews tax reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation, and keeps compliance records and internal controls up to date
• Supports the Associate Comptroller – Taxation and Affiliates with the University’s U.S. tax compliance activities and reporting, while tracking regulatory changes and their effect on operations
• Works with internal departments, external tax advisors and regulatory authorities on tax inquiries, and helps resolve tax issues and run special projects
• Handles the financial administration of the 403(b) Retirement Plan, reviewing transactions, reconciliations, plan activities and documentation
• Checks plan compliance and controls together with Human Resources, Payroll, third-party administrators and auditors
• Assists the plan’s annual audit by preparing supporting schedules, coordinating requests and resolving inquiries
• Identifies process, control and governance improvements for plan administration
• Provides backup to office colleagues when needed

Requirements

• CPA or equivalent professional certification
• Knowledge of U.S. tax compliance processes, including reconciliations, schedules, supporting documentation and regulatory reporting
• Experience coordinating with internal departments, external tax advisors, auditors or service providers on compliance matters
• Experience with employee benefit plans, preferably 403(b) retirement plans, covering administration, financial reconciliations, compliance monitoring or work with third-party administrators
• Understanding of internal controls, regulatory compliance and processing documentation
• Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Written and verbal communication skills for working across Finance, Human Resources, Payroll and external advisors

How to apply

Applicants email their CV and a letter of interest outlining their relevant experience to the email address below, with the job title in the subject line. The CV should give the exact month and year for each professional and educational entry. Candidates must be of legal age and lawfully able to reside and work in Lebanon. Late applications are not accepted, and only shortlisted candidates are notified.