Finance Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:   To ensure that the record-keeping for the Zahle Field Office is undertaken rationally, safely and effectively and that all financial plans, budgets, contracts, agreements and records are kept up to date and secured for access by authorized personnel only KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :   Prepare monthly bank reconciliation Assist in preparing donors financial reports Maintain the accounting and financial records as per general instructions from SCI and any specific instructions from the Senior Finance Officer. To assist in preparing budgets for the country Office and updating the cash budgets reports, and controlling the financial reports of the office. To contribute in preparation of all periodic financial statements and reports as per instructions, and to prepare any other necessary report and compilations as requested by the Country Director and Finance Director To assist the program team members and local partners to explore for further fundraising opportunities. To monitor monthly expenditure by checking all invoices, other claims and receipts for accuracy and in conformity with purchase orders and quotations as well as actually delivered goods and services when applicable. To manage the Country Office’s records and contributions in relation to taxes, social security, health insurance, monthly salaries and other social service as and when applicable. To assist the auditors as required, generally and in their yearly reviews. To do the book-keeping on daily basis by registering transactions on Agresso. To review and monitor payments and financial reports from Partner Organizations and support them with needed financial training to comply with SCS and donors requirements.  Hence, conduct field visits to partners for monitoring and capacity building purposes. To manage finance department filing and documentation. To undertake any other tasks requested by the Area Manager when the need arises.  All finance tasks should be coordinated with the Country Finance Director. Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of crisis or emergency. Commitment to serving members and their donors, and to helping build a culture of member service throughout organisation.