Finance Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Officer assists in maintaining a proper system of accounting principles implementation and provide timely and accurate financial to donors and other stakeholders. The FO will ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data and liaise with Project Coordinator, Internal and external auditors, management and team members to deliver compliant and relevant financial information detrimental to management decision making.

MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Activities

• Develops and maintains donor financial reporting systems
• Plans, directs, and controls Project’s funds and cash flows
• Prepares reports and documents covering accounting transactions
• Ensures that accurate records are kept by standard practices
• Monitors budget performance, expenditure control
• Prepares various monthly reports and reconciliations to analyze the financials, profit and loss statements, general ledger entries
• Reconcile Financial reporting with bank situation and project situation.
• Coordinate with external auditor on project performance and evaluation

Generic Duties

• Follow Caritas Lebanon operational policy and procedures
• Respect the internal policies and procedures for example: dress code, attendance, discipline, etc.
• Complete schedules, activity planners, monitor staff availability and act against any shortfalls
• Resolve any staff issues and escalate any unresolved issue to the Finance Director
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the director

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Academic: Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance or any related fields

Other Qualifications: Communication, writing

Additional Training: 

• Strong organizational skills, initiative, ability to prioritize work
• Strong ability to multi-task and respond to unanticipated requests quickly
• Ability to perform several tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to perform essential functions under stressful and changing conditions and represent the department in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain outstanding working relationships with external and internal sources
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fully competent and capable of applying accounting software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

Related Work Experience: 

• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience
• Exposure to donor accounting is an advantage

Language skills: English and Arabic

Computer Literacy: MS-Word / MS-Excel – Advanced level