Finance Officer - Beirut

 The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, the IRC aims to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. In response to the influx of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, the IRC is launching a multi-sectoral relief program in Lebanon. The program will provide assistance to refugees and host communities in the North and Bekaa Valley through the delivery of protection programming for women and girls and livelihoods programming.

Job Overview/Summary:

Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Manager Beirut, the Finance Officer is responsible for day-to-day data processing and financial end month closure while keeping in line with IRC policies, procedures and donor requirements. This position also requires close working relationship with Programs, Human Resources, Supply Chain and Logistics units.

Major Responsibilities:

• Review Payments.
• Review Clearances and prepare related entries on integra.
• Review petty cash expenses and process payments in compliance with IRC policies and procedures.
• Prepare and monitor Data Source entries and upload them onto the system monthly.
• Processing and finalizing the monthly transactions before sharing and posting into the system. Ensure that all information on integra are correct and complete.
• Implement internal control procedures, in keeping with IRC policies and procedures and donor requirements.
• Prepare and reconcile cash and bank reconciliations, in addition to the needed adjusting entries.
• Review bank letters and bank transfers in addition to the related entries on the system.
• Monitor to maintain an organized filling system within the finance department.
• Support in the suppliers reconciliation.
• Review and verify local purchase requests for budget availability and coding to ensure requested purchases are allowed under the budget and funds are available.
• Handles finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial closing requirements and timelines specified by headquarter
• Provide support during audits and donor visits by ensuring timely submission of requested documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Senior Finance Manager

Indirect Reporting: There is a work relation with all the finance and supply chain team members.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years in an Accounting /Finance position preferably in an NGO.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from recognized College/Institution
• Computer literate with significant experience in excel, accounting package knowledge: preferably sun accounting system
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and make decisions.
• Team player.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation