Finance Assistant

We are looking for a highly qualified candidate that has the skills to engage in our organization as a Finance Assistant. Who are weDRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. DRC has six project offices throughout Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia/Libya, Turkey, and both a country and regional office in Jordan.Since May 2011, DRC has been actively involved in the Lebanon emergency response to the Syrian crisis with presence in the North, East (Bekaavalley) and South of Lebanon. The DRC response is designed around 4 majors sectors: Food /NFI distribution, Protection, Shelter and livelihood support. As such, DRC is positioned in Lebanon as a main implementing partner of UNHCR,UNICEF,WFP, ECHO and DANIDA, implying a rapid expansion of its program and structure. For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk Duties• Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to DRC financial handbook• Prepare and submit monthly ledgers to the Finance Officer• Manage office petty cash and prepare monthly cash counts• Follow up on all the advances given to DRC employees and ensure all them are closed by month end. (Except justified cases).• Maintain proper filing of all financial documents (vouchers, contracts, etc.)• Prepare and finalize the monthly vouchers for DRC Beirut• Review scanning office financial documents on a monthly basis and other office work as per instructions. About youTo be successful in this role you must have University degree in Accounting/Finance or related major, 2 years NGO experience, minimum of 3 years' relevant working experience. Fluency in the Arabic and English languages - both spoken and written is essential.Ideally you will also have previously worked in INGO. We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a 6 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from January 2016 and be willing and able to work in Beirut.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 1240 USD per month. CommitmentsDRC 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 processInterested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies.  All applicantsshould 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 18 December 2015. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week.