Bookkeeper

Makhzoumi Foundation is a private Lebanese non-profit organization, established in 1997. Our ultimate mission is to empower Lebanese citizens - through improving their socioeconomic status, healthcare provisions, and environmental awareness, and by encouraging their quest for education - thereby enabling them to independently develop and progress their local communities, and to subsequently enhance the country’s civil society on a national scale.   For the last four years, in response to the on-going refugee crisis in Lebanon, the Makhzoumi Foundation Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit has been working from our Beirut office to deliver emergency and recovery projects in Hygiene, Shelter, Protection, Health and Livelihood Recovery sectors. The Makhzoumi Foundation is now expanding its remit through a new project to offer new services under the Protection Sector Beginning in with development of services in Beirut & Mount Lebanon. Makhzoumi Foundation will be partnering with IRC and UNICEF to establish teams that will provide Case Management, Psychosocial Support & Community mobilization activities to children who are at risk, families in need and women and girls who are at risk of Sexual & Gender Based Violence.     Job Overview/Summary:  The MF Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit is seeking a Bookkeeper officer who will be based in and work from our Beirut office. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for all payments done by MF Relief and Humanitarian Services Unit (RHSU) and also responsible for the correct and timely computerization of all reports and to keep the accounting books. Major Responsibilities: Issue payments to beneficiaries in a systematic manner Record cash receipts Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy Maintain the petty cash fund Issue expense reports Maintain an orderly accounting filing system Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested           Key Working Relationships:   Position Reports to:  Chief accountant Indirect Reporting: Unit Manager, Admin Coordinator Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: other members of the RHSU External: none   Job Requirements: Qualifications: University degree or equivalent experience in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience, as well as a knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles. Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of administrative work.   One to two years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting, or a relevant field.   Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:    Bachelor's degree in in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience, or any other related discipline; A demonstrated commitment to working in a client-centered environment; Experience working in and an understanding of the nonprofit sector and/or an association setting preferred; Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills; Good understanding of the project cycle and team work; Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure high quality work; Emotional maturity and agility in working in a fast-paced environment; Flexibility, positive approach, willingness to take on a range of tasks to support team activities. Computer literacy with demonstrated experience in utilization of databases, Microsoft Office, Excel in particular. Demonstrated understanding of emergency response activities; Experience working on donor-funded projects is highly desirable; Strong sense of personal integrity and understanding of confidentiality and ethics   Language Skills:  Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic skills. Working Environment:  Office work