Finance Assistant

• Reporting Line:

            The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance Manager, under the guidance and support of
            the Country Director.

• Location of work:  
  S/he is supposed to work in RET Office in Ashrafieh- Beirut, with frequent trips to the field.

DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will perform the following duties:

Budgeting & Cash Management:

• Assist in managing the petty cash and follow the petty cash expenditures and payments to suppliers and service providers in accordance to RET finance and procurement policies.
• Verify integrity and conformity of supporting financial documents before submitting for approval of settlements.
• Establish at the end of each month the bank reconciliations
• Maintain petty cash book and prepare reconciliations for approval by the Finance Manager.

Accounting & Reporting:

• Be responsible for a strict adherence to the account codes set forth in the Chart of Accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of staff and consultants’ contracts and related HR documents.
• Assist in maintaining Up-to-date administrative records and personal files.
• Organize and file financial information and sensitive documents.
• Assist in organizing international travel (purchase of air tickets, booking of hotels).
• Prepare staff salaries, NSSF reports, and tax reports.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Finance Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum qualification/degree in finance, accountancy, economics or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Previous experience in an NGO/International organization is a major asset.
• Sound knowledge of book-keeping
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to strategically prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and under challenging circumstances
• Fluent in Arabic, English, and/or French