Finance Assistant - German Red Cross

Job purpose The Finance Assistant is supporting the Finance Delegate, for the overall financial management of the GRC Regional Office in Beirut to ensure an optimal timely performance.   Job duties and responsibilities Checking Finance documents Prepare the monthly files to be submitted to the Finance Department in Berlin in accordance with the deadlines, ensuring the availability of all supporting documents, and inform line manager of any missing documents Check monthly accountancy received from GRC offices in the region and inform Regional Finance delegate of the correctness of vouchers and missing documents if any.   Translation Perform translation of key information as required on vouchers, CBAs, quotations, contracts and agreements etc. before documents are submitted to Berlin. Filing After validation of the accountancy ensure that all account documents are copied and filed to the same order for retention within the MENA RO. Ensure that originals are securely packaged/labeled, and sent to Berlin on a timely manner.   Copying Copy and file to the same system for retention within the delegation. Dispatch the shipment to HQ shipment and updating the tracking system of documentation sent accordingly.   Transactions Facilitating bank transactions including cash withdrawals, cash deposits, check deposits, collection of bank statement, etc. If required handle the Petty Cash Transactions, preparation of the office payment authorizations for signature, ensure that all supporting documentation is attached.   Duties applicable to all staff 1. Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals 2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles 3. Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager   Position Requirements Education-Qualification Required Preferred Accounts/Finance/Business/Administration Studies or minimum professional experience in Finance. X   Experience Required  Preferred Minimum 2 years work experience in a financial role   X Experience of working for an Humanitarian Organization   X Experience of working with web based accounting systems   X Knowledge and Skills Required  Preferred Strong communication skills x   Organization and planning skills x   Teamwork x   Ability to work under pressure x   Commitment to the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement x   Flexibility x   Analytical thinking x   Highly organized x   Languages Required  Preferred Languages: English  and Arabic X   Languages: French   X