Finance And Admin Assistant

We are looking for qualified candidates to work for a reputable INGO. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Finance and Administration Assistant – South Lebanon, to support its activities. Who are we: 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. For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the job Under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) in South Lebanon, the successful candidate will be responsible for payments following DRC procedures, filling correctly the cashbook and prepare payment vouchers, assisting the FAO with Admin, contracts and HR issues. Duties: Finance• Daily bookkeeping according to DRC financial cashbook.• Responsible for payments according to Payment Requests presented with complete documentation.• Responsible for the petty cash’s cash count.• Reporting the monthly expenses to the FAO.• Scan/photocopy payment vouchers to create a backup on Onedrive/send to Beirut.• Coordinate with the FAO to obtain a synchronized and efficient working environment.• Manage e-correspondence for the FA position. Admin / HR• Assist the FAO in keeping the Admin and HR filing system.• Assist in the preparation of Admin reports and work plan when required.• Assist with the recruitment of new staff and registration in NSSF and Medical insurance.• Follow up on staff timesheet and leaves.• Assist in the payroll preparation in close collaboration with Beirut Office.• Responsible for the office management (maintenance, meetings, office supplies, and equipment ORs).• Responsible for Guesthouse & Accommodation management (contracts, maintenance, equipment, accommodation).• Translation of Arabic-English and English-Arabic contracts.• Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as directed by the FAO, the Operations Manager or the Head of Office. About you To be successful you must have• University degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related area.• Fluency in written and spoken English.• Good computer skills (Word, Excel).• Experience in Administrative and operational support function, preferably with an International NGO.• An appreciation of Lebanese labor law and regulations, and employee benefits.• Proven ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines.• Well-developed organizational and planning skills.• Minimum of 1 year relevant working experience. We offer An interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a six month contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work asap and be willing and able to work in South. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. This position will be placed at level B1, equivalent to 1,204 USD per month. Commitments DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). Application process Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. Applications close on 12 May 2015. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week.