Finance Officer

Job Purpose Summary To support the Finance Department in Lebanon with financial routines and takes responsibility for the daily financial practicalities of the field office. Key Responsibilities Daily bookkeeping, utilizing the NRC Agresso accounting system. Ensure that adequate financial management routines and systems are in place and that NRC’s accounting practices and standards are adhered to; as well as that the requirements from donors, auditors and authorities are fulfilled, especially in relation to purchasing, authentication and payment procedures. Prepare payments: beneficiaries and vendors; in accordance with NRC’s financial procedures and contract policies. Assist in the month-end accounting closing process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger and all supporting documentation. Ensure proper and adequate filing system for financial documents. To liaise with the Finance Officer in Beirut to ensure that expenditure from Beirut is accounted for and correct. Provide guidance to the programme staff on donor regulations and follow up that the donor requirements are met. Participate in field budgets preparation. Prepare field financial reports to the Field Manager. Fulfill any other related tasks that may be assigned by the FM or the FAM. Qualifications and Competences Academic and Professional Qualifications Ordinary National BA in Business Administration / Finance Major is a plus Relevant Experience Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and team working skills Good cultural awareness and sensitivity Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential Very Good English Language level Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus Good computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and network communications. Ability to work independently whenever required Achievement indicators                                                Delivering working tasks in a structured, timely and professional manner Applying to the NRC standards, policies and guidelines Adapting and coping to change Communication with impact and respect Accuracy of posting Meeting deadlines Proper documentations of supporting documents