Finance Assistant

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration. Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon. Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:     KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Carry out, maintain, monitor and record all financial transactions related to payments, fund transfers, partners and projects including accounts prepaid, payable, receivable, payrolls and accrual into Agresso system by: Preparing payment requests for partners and for SPP staff and processing financial transactions related to office and project expenditures Checking partners’ financial reports and supporting documentation according to the alternative standard procedures Uploading partners financial reports into Agresso Preparing documentation report coverage for each grant Maintaining an effective filing system for financial transactions and project documents and ensuring that all financial documents are accurately supported, approved and coded, and that all cheque books, cheque list, petty cash are reconciled  Managing petty cash, bank account, including undertaking monthly bank reconciliations, foreign exchange management Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values   Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for her/himself, takes responsibility for her/his own personal development  Collaboration: Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally. Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Integrity: honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES Experience: At least one year of work experience in finance or accounting. Good understanding of financial and accounting policies, standards and procedures. Work experience with community development projects and/or INGOs would be an advantage.   Skills: Good communication skills (both written and oral) in Arabic and English; Working knowledge of accounting software (ability to use English language software); Competent in Microsoft Excel; Good analytical and organizational skills, Attention to details and determination to meet deadlines. AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results together with children and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Creates a managerial environment in-country to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Creates a managerial environment in-country to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages team to do the same Widely shares personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors and partners Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency Always acts in the best interests of children   APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is: For External applicants on June 30th  .                  The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanonhrb@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.