Finance Officer

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:   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 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. 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 APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is: For External applicants on September 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 Lebanon.vacancies@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.