Finance Officer (Beirut)

ROLE PURPOSE: To ensure that the record-keeping for the Beirut 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: Support the delivery of effective Programmes, in both development and humanitarian contexts, by: Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of crisis or emergency. Assist in preparing financial reports To maintain the accounting and financial records as per general instructions from SCI and any specific instructions from the Senior Finance Officer in Beirut. To update the cash requests, and controlling the financial reports of the office. To work and monitor the Cash Transfer Program (CTP) system on daily basis. To do the book-keeping on daily basis by registering transactions on Agresso or in any other system advised by the Senior Finance Officer in Beirut. To coordinate strongly with the program departments responsible for the CTP work and act as a support resource To manage the compilation of the partner organisation’s monthly and quarterly financial reports and projections To manage finance department filing and documentation specifically on the areas involved in To undertake any other tasks requested by the Senior Finance Officer when the need arises.  All finance tasks mentioned above, or not, should be in line with the general guidance and acceptance of the Finance and Support Services department. Monthly financial monitoring of sub-grantees and to ensure compliance in terms of the financial reporting and supporting documentation. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor Degree in Accounting, finance or business management At least 2years experience Able to work within a team Very good written and spoken English and Arabic languages and communication skills Availability for internal travel and little external travel. Organized with good in time management, and respect deadlines Trustworthy Analytical skills and accuracy Prior experience with donors’ requirements and NGOs is an asset