Finance Support (Maternity Cover for Finance Officer) - Beirut - National Candidates Only

Background of the project 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian cri-sis and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, the IRC aims to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

 In response to the influx of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, the IRC has launched a multi-sectoral relief program in Lebanon. The program will provide assistance to refugees and host communities in the North, Mount Lebanon and Bekaa Valley through the delivery of protec-tion programming for women and girls and livelihoods programming

Scope of work

With the guidance of the Deputy Finance Manager, the Finance Support is responsible for day-to-day data processing while keeping in line with IRC policies, procedures, and donor requirements. This position also requires close working relationship with Programs, Admin, Human resource, and Logistics units.

Deliverables:

• Processing of bank transactions on daily basis. Implement internal control procedures, in keeping with IRC policies and procedures. To ensure that Bank book is updated on daily basis.
• Review and check all transactions are in compliance with donor and IRC requirements.
• Processing and finalizing the monthly transaction spreadsheets for onward posting to ac-counting system. Ensure that all information in the spreadsheet is correct and complete.
• Preparation and checking of bank reconciliation statements of all accounts on monthly basis.
• Participate in professional development activities, as needed, or requested.
• To perform some admin duties as requested.
• Review Payments and verify payments request and supporting documents to ensure all
• required   documents attached are  legitimate and the request is approved by the appropriate staff member according to budget and authority level.
• Assist in payment extract for Audit purpose along with other Audit requirement
• Review IRC accounting worksheet to record all transaction, ensure all required codes are accurately entered.
• Organize accurate document filling system and storage.
• Review bid analysis and clear advances.
• Update tracking sheet (Advances and leasing).
• Conduct supplier reconciliation and report if any discrepancies with close follow up.
• Be familiar with Integra system and to upload payment.
• Be familiar with cash united system and to upload beneficiaries’ payment.
• Be familiar with BOB finance policies and procedure and to upload beneficiaries’ payment.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2 years in a Accounting /Finance position preferably in an NGO .
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Advanced Diploma in Accounting from recog-nized College/Institution.
• Computer literate with significant experience in excel, accounting package knowledge.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and make decisions.
• Team player.
• Can work in stressful environment.