Finance, Administration and HR Coordinator for Lebanon and Iraq

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Finance, Administration and HR Coordinator will be hired for a temporary period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on funding availability. S/he will oversee field office accounting & finance, as well as human resources and administration. S/he will have the following responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely and accurate recording of transactions and produce monthly office reports for HQ;
• Ensure compliance with HD standards, policies, procedures and internal controls;
• Review, monitor, follow-up on and ensure compliance with donor requirements;
• Support project budget forecasting; manage inventory and procurement;
• Manage office logistics and general administration in coordination with administrative staff;
• Prepare payroll for employees and and ensure fiscal compliance with local law; 
• Review and approve requests for cash, check and transfer payments;
• Manage induction programs for new colleagues;
• Liaise with government agencies (tax/labour authorities, etc.), company auditors and HQ;
• Handle HR activities in coordination with HQ;
• Control and monitor budgets;
• Manage bank accounts, (including monthly cash counts and preparation of bank reconciliations), and direct the preparation of monthly cash forecasts.

Qualifications:

• Degree in finance and administration;
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in a generalist function, including accounting, human resources, or logistics;
• Very good knowledge of Arabic and a strong command of written and spoken English are mandatory;
• Knowledge of local labor laws and regulations as well as of the ‘not-for-profit’ sector;
• Experience in payroll processing would be considered an advantage;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Personality: The successful candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. S/he should also be flexible and service-oriented. S/he should have well-developed organisational skills, be detail oriented, and be able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

S/he should be a team player, with the ability to work independently.