Finance Officer - Akkar

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 Officer - AKkar , to support its activities under the project "Emergency response for displaced Syrians in Lebanon". Specific duties and responsibilities: Finance & Accounting: Prepare and submit monthly ledgers to the Finance Coordinator in Beirut Prepare monthly cash counts Financial management, including management of cash flow Cash box counting according to the DRC financial handbook Request for money transfer when needed Reporting: Collect and file all progress reports from the operations/ field staff. Assist the Sub-Area Manager in preparing financial reports  Submit progress and status reports to the Project Manager. Assist the Sub-Area Manager in following up staff recruitment Qualifications & Experience: Relevant university degree; finance, accounting, administration etc… Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience NGO experience Required Skills: Good communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC Good computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel…) Self-motivated and strong team spirit Well-developed organizational and planning skills Ability to speak, read and write Arabic and English Excellent Arabic and English writing skills Conditions: DRC offers a competitive local salary and benefits package. The position will require full presence in the North, from Monday till Friday, in addition to weekends when needed. Candidates from Akkar area are strongly encouraged to apply for the position Application: Please apply by sending your CV to vacancy@drclebanon.dk. Please use the wording "Finance Officer - Akkar" in the title of your email. Please submit your application no later than 7. May 2013