Part-Time Financial Officer

Founded in 2008, Social Media Exchange (SMEX) is a registered Lebanese nonprofit that conducts training, research, and advocacy on strategic communications and human rights in a digital world.
Our mission is to promote expanded and informed participation of the more than 300 million people living in Middle East and North African countries as they push for more just, equitable, and democratic societies.

Job description:
SMEX is recruiting a part-time financial officer (20 hours a week) to be able to manage and analyze accounting data and prepare financial reports.

Key responsibilities:

Refine accounting procedures and controls with NGO directors

Enter transactions and reconcile SMEX accounts with accounting software

Organize and maintain document files, both online and offline, for supporting financial transactions

Prepare and evaluate requests for bids; contact clients/suppliers for payment collection

Prepare budgets and track spending for SMEX projects and programs

Ensure compliance with standard accounting procedures and deadlines for Lebanese NGOs

Light administrative and/or logistical tasks

 
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Good command of English, and Arabic; French is an asset

At least two years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting. Experience with an NGO or small to medium-size company a plus

Proficient with Excel and other office applications, including QuickBooks and/or FreeAgent

Very good communication skills

Good organizational skills

Honesty and discretion

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter explaining their interest in this position and a current CV to [email protected] with “Part-Time Financial officer” in the subject line.