Finance Assistant - North

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 - North at its office in Northern Lebanon (Qobeiat).Basic functions Assist the Finance and Admin Officer with accounting system;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 in Beirut 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 from Beirut office 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 Proposed starting date: October 2012   Remuneration: DRC offers competitive salary & benefits packages , based on qualifications and years of experience in the same field Submission guidelines: Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s motivation for applying. Please forward the application, in English, marked "Finance Assistant - North" to the following e-mail address: vacancy@drclebanon.dk. The deadline for submission is Saturday October 06 2012 Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted