Senior Finance Officer

Job description summary: The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for developing an approach that builds the financial capacity of local partner organizations and staff. It will provide the partner staff with the financial management skills (basic accounting, budget management, financial reporting) and follow-up support to confidently lead their organizations and implement their projects effectively and efficiently. The Senior Finance Officer will also work to ensure all project Advances issued to partners are properly accounted for, and liquidated within the established deadlines, review liquidation requests submitted by partners, and ensure the liquidation documentation is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with CRS and donor requirements. The Senior Finance Officer will ensure full compliance to CRS policies and procedures. Specific Requirements: Minimum Bachelor Degree in finance, financial management, economics, accounting or related field from recognized institution. A Master’s degree is a plus. 3-5 years of relevant experience is required (in accounting for international agencies or non-profits). Strong computer skills, particularly Excel, Word and Access. Knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting development, budget management, financial reporting. Experience required with accounting systems that operate on double-entry accrual basis; Sun Systems knowledge a plus; previous budget management experience. Foreign Language Required: Arabic, English. French is a plus. Shortlisted candidates are expected to undergo a preliminary written test on March 24, 2017 and if successful, an interview will be held on April 7, 2017. Motivation letter and CV to be sent to: lebanon@global.crs.org; The email subject MUST include: “FINANCE”