Finance Assistants (North, Bekaa, Beirut) - Call For Expressions Of Interest

Syrian Crisis in Lebanon: North and Bekaa OVERALL OBJECTIVES The Danish Refugee Council is fast expanding its response to the Syrian crisis and is looking to identify suitable Finance Assistants who are interested in working in the North (Tripli or Akkar),  in Bekaa (Zahle or Baalbeck), or in Beirut who will be requested to respond quickly to vacancies as they become available. BACKGROUND The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006. DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Finance Assistant, to support its activities under the project "Emergency response for displaced Syrians in Lebanon". The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006. DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves. Reporting relationships The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance and Admin officer/ Manager. Specific duties and responsibilities Finance & Accounting: Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to DRC financial handbook Prepare and submit monthly ledgers to the Finance and Admin Officer Manage office's petty cash Prepare monthly cash counts Maintain proper filing of all financial documents (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.) Cash box counting according to DRC financial handbook Ensuring that budgets and accounts are in accordance with donors' requirements (in coordination with the Project Manager or the Area Coordinator) Per Diem account for the staff when needed Request for money transfer when needed Administration: Receive/forward/file correspondence, reply to mails and letters, as per instructions Photocopying tasks and other office work Ensure proper booking of the inventory Purchase stationary and other items, as per instructions Follow up on staff HR’s requirements (Business Cards, Ids, contract, ToRs...) Supervising general administration of the office Qualifications: University degree in Accounting or related area Minimum of 2 years' relevant working experience Fluency in written and spoken English Good computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Accuracy and reliability Proven ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines Personal commitment, flexibility, efficiency Well-developed organizational and planning skills Self-motivation and strong team spirit Application: Qualified candidates who respond to this call for Expressions of Interest will be contacted when region-specific vacancies become available in the next weeks/months. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Please apply by sending your CV to vacancy@drclebanon.dk. No detailed cover letter is required at this stage. Please use the wording "Finance Assistant" in the title of your email, and in the email body please list (in bullet form) your: • Relevant Skills (max 5) • Languages Spoken • Current Availability • Region of Interest Please submit your Expression of Interest no later than 28. February 2013. You will receive an automated recognition of your application and then will be contacted to provide a full application when DRC posts a vacancy suitable to your skills within the next months.