Finance Officer

Location: Beirut, Lebanon 

Reporting to: Deputy Finance Director, based in Turkey 

Role type: Fixed term contract until June 2024 (potential to extend contingent on funding)

Closing date: 17th December 2023

Who are we?

ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity and hope for the future. 

We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability – and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change. 

Learn more about our impact here:  https://www.ark.international/impact 

About the role

We're on the lookout for a Finance Officer to join our team and contribute to the smooth financial operations of ARK projects. The role involves a variety of tasks, from checking and verifying invoices to budget management and maintaining accurate accounting records. You’ll put your project management, bookkeeping and data entry to use in an international organisation making a difference. You'll be detail-oriented, can work independently and under pressure, and an effective communicator and team player. If you have a knack for handling financial responsibilities and are comfortable with various computer applications, especially MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us in supporting ARK projects and be a crucial part of our finance team!

What you’ll be doing 

Check and verify source documents such as invoices, receipts in line with approval mechanisms and financial procedures.  

Accurately record financial transactions to the accounting software.  

Monitor budget expenditures and utilise the budget vs actual mechanism to ensure alignment. Organise and contribute to weekly budget meetings, maintaining an organised project folder. 

Ensure all entries into the accounting system are accurate and documented correctly.  

Oversee the accuracy and compliance of employee information with administrative and legal standards. 

Organise and maintain accurate financial records.  

Track and maintain inventory records.  

Provide training and induction sessions for new finance team members, as well as wider ARK staff. 

Follow up on pending accounting and finance matters, including accruals, prepayments, deposits, insurances, and depreciations. 

Perform reconciliations for accounts and vendors, covering third-party, bank, and cash records.

Requirements

International project management experience, with the ability to independently manage responsibilities when faced with tight deadlines

IT literate and comfortable using Microsoft Applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook

Demonstrated proficiency in budget management, bookkeeping and data entry

A keen eye for detail, consistently demonstrating a commitment to accuracy and precision in all tasks

Fluency in French and an intermediate level of English language proficiency

Benefits

Why join ARK? 

Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those in need. 

Global Reach: Collaborate with international experts and local stakeholders. 

Innovation: Engage in pioneering solutions for sustainable change. 

Career Growth: Expand your horizons with varied projects and challenges. 

Our People 

Our team covers a diverse range of professional backgrounds, from diplomacy, humanitarian, development and the military, to the UN, civil society groups, multilateral organisations, journalism and the private sector.  

An ARK Person Is: 

Smart: We think deeply about things. We’re proud of our institutional knowledge and our grounding in rigorous research, which we use to make informed decisions.  

Humble: Our work leaves little room for pride or arrogance. Our operating environment is constantly evolving, and we recognise out limitations. We believe in and rely on the education and experiences of others while remaining quick to read, invite feedback, and ask sensible questions.  

Accountable: Each of us want ARK, its partners, and beneficiaries to succeed. This means taking initiative, assuming ownership when necessary and never giving up on our beneficiaries. We are committed and accountable, to both our donors and the communities we serve.  

Collegiate: We know we are stronger together and that every contribution counts. We trust each other and always support each other.  

Outspoken: We tackle diverse challenges and we always want to find the best solution to a problem. We aren’t afraid to share our opinions and we want to hear those of others too.  

ARK Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. ARK Group does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. We welcome all kinds of diversity. ARK Group places human dignity at the centre of its development and stabilisation work and is this committed to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adults. All ARK Group employees and related personnel are expected to share this commitment and only those who also uphold these values will be recruited as part of our team. This vacancy is therefore subject to a range of due diligence checks.