Finance Assistant - Akkar

Introduction DRC is an International non-governmental organisation, which provides protection and promotes durable solutions to refugees and displacement affected populations over the world. In Lebanon specifically, DRC started operations in 2004 with a focus on protection of Palestinian refugees that was then extended to education and livelihood support. Iraqi refugees and Migrant Domestic workers have also been assisted similarly in the past years with the objective to build the capacity of local NGOs. Since May 2011, DRC has been actively involved in the Lebanon emergency response to the Syrian crisis with presence in the North, East (Bekaa valley) and South of Lebanon. The DRC response is designed around 4 major sectors: Food/NFI distribution, Protection, Shelter and Livelihood support. As such, DRC is positioned in Lebanon as the main implementing partner of UNHCR, WFP, ECHO and DANIDA, implying a rapid expansion of its programme and structure. To cope with the increasing refugee caseload (500,000 refugees expected by end of 2013) and its multi-sector intervention, DRC is constantly expanding its capacity. In particular, the exponential increase of refugees and the long-lasting displacement requires from humanitarian actors to shift from general to targeted assistance, while responding both to generalized and specific needs of the PoC. Currently, DRC is planning to scale up its child protection program, consisting of the following main interventions: identification and referral of chid protection cases, individual case management (ICM), child protection monitoring, counselling and psycho-social support,   Therefore, DRC Lebanon is looking for a Finance Assistant - Akkar whose responsibilities are outlined below: Job Description-Finance Assistant Reporting relationships: The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance and Admin officer/ Manager. Specific duties and responsibilities Finance & Accounting: Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to DRC financial handbook Prepare and submit monthly ledgers to the Finance and Admin Officer Manage office's petty cash Prepare monthly cash counts Maintain proper filing of all financial documents (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.) Cash box counting according to DRC financial handbook Ensuring that budgets and accounts are in accordance with donors' requirements (in coordination with the Project Manager or the Area Coordinator) Per Diem account for the staff when needed Request for money transfer when needed Administration: Receive/forward/file correspondence, reply to mails and letters, as per instructions Photocopying tasks and other office work Ensure proper booking of the inventory Purchase stationary and other items, as per instructions Follow up on staff HR’s requirements (Business Cards, Ids, contract, ToRs...) Supervising general administration of the office Qualifications: University degree in Accounting or related area Minimum of 2 years' relevant working experience Fluency in written and spoken English Good computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Accuracy and reliability Proven ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines Personal commitment, flexibility, efficiency Well-developed organizational and planning skills Self-motivation and strong team spirit