Finance Assistant - Baalbeck

OVERALL OBJECTIVES The Danish Refugee Council is fast expanding its response to the Syrian crisis and is looking to identify suitable Finance Assistants who are interested in working in Baalbeck. BACKGROUND 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. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Finance Assistant-Baalbeck, to support its activities under the project "Emergency response for displaced Syrians in Lebanon". 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. 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 Duration: Until the 30th of June 2014; renewable (depending on performance and availability of funds) Starting date: ASAP   Conditions: DRC offers a competitive local salary and benefits package.   Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s motivation for applying. Please forward the application, in English, marked "Finance Assistant - Baalbeck" to the following e-mail address: vacancy@drclebanon.dk. The deadline for submission is Wed. Feb. 05 2014 Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted