Finance Officer

The role:

We are seeking a Finance Officer to provide support to the accounting cycle of the finance office working under the direction of the Finance Manager. 

You will: 

Assist in the administration, accounting, and finance aspects of the Lebanon field office.

Assist in the completion of all financial reports. Ensure compliance with all regulations including the host country, donor, and IWPR.

Assist in day-to-day administrative issues responding to any related requests from the Lebanon office.

Review payment requests, expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment

Support the Finance Manager in preparing month-end balance sheet account reconciliations.

Support the Finance Manager in the preparation of the monthly reporting package to Country Director and HQ.

Support the Finance Manager in monitoring cash and bank balances and coordinate monthly cash flow requests from the field in order to consolidate them and send a fund request for approval to Country Director and submit it to HQ.

Oversee daily cash count with the assistance of the Finance Manager.

Collect, record, and archive the project’s financial documents and invoices.

Manage all correspondence related to administration and finance.

Enter all expenses into the software system and general ledger and compare the balance with the current cash flow.

Maintain accounting systems, policies and procedures, financial controls, strict accounting standards, and accounting records, and up-to-date books of accounts.

Other relevant duties as assigned by the Finance Manager and Country Director.

The successful candidate will have:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance is required.

2-3 years of experience in the finance department working within International organizations is preferable.

Demonstrated competency with computerized general ledger software.

Advanced computer skills in MS office and particularly in Excel.

Strong organizational skills; ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.

The professional standard of finance ethics and the ability to enforce IWPR and donor policies and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Demonstrate attention to details and the ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines.

Principals only. No calls, please. Only those who have been considered for an interview will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted through the link only otherwise the CV would not be considered.

IWPR is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. IWPR will never ask for payment for recruitment.