Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper

For decades known as Saumon Ghattas, our family business was founded in 1961 by Raymond Ghattas, a pioneer who helped introduce smoked salmon to Lebanon and later crafted the first in-house production in the Middle East. His recipe, perfected over generations, remains at the heart of what we do — still hand-sliced, always a cut above.

Now carrying the name Atelier Ghattas, with new branding and packaging, the company continues to honor its heritage while embracing a young, forward-looking management. Beyond our iconic salmon, we are purveyors of fine foods including USDA Prime & Choice beef, Dutch veal, tuna, and shrimp. We proudly serve Lebanon’s leading caterers, restaurants, hotels, delicatessens, and supermarkets — and export to markets throughout the Middle East. We also deliver to households across Greater Beirut and the Metn area.

Tradition carried forward with renewed vision.

Job Description: Junior Accountant or Bookkeeper & Sales Support

Location: Ain Saadeh, Industrial Zone Lebanon

Reports to: Administration & Operations Manager

Company: K.R. Ghattas SAL

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Junior Accountant / Sales Support to join our team at our smoked salmon production facility. The ideal candidate will assist with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, manage invoicing and customer order processing, and support the sales team. This hybrid role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy in data entry, and a customer-service mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Record daily financial transactions including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments
• Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies
• Assist with monthly closings and preparation of financial reports
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate ledgers and journals
• File and organize supporting documentation for audits
• Support the Accountant/Operations Manager in preparing data for VAT and other tax filings

• Sales & Order Processing

• Receive and process customer orders accurately and efficiently (phone, WhatsApp, or in-person)
• Issue sales invoices and ensure they match actual product dispatched
• Ensure timely follow-up on payments and maintain client account records
• Coordinate with production and delivery teams to ensure orders are fulfilled properly
• Provide basic product information and availability to customers
• Assist with maintaining price lists and customer databases

Qualifications:

• Degree or technical diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or in progress). Experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
• 1-2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or sales support (internships included)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Software that uses the Lebanese ledgers, ERP, or similar)
• Comfortable with numbers, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Good communication skills in Arabic and English, French is a plus
• Experience in food production, retail, or hospitality is an advantage

Key Competencies:

• Honest, trustworthy, and discreet with financial data
• Organized and able to multitask under pressure
• Fast learner and willing to grow with the company
• Team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude

 

Work Schedule: Full-time 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday.