Finance Officer

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 1. Role and responsibilitiesThe following is a brief description of the role.Generic responsibilities (max 10)These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.1. Implement financial systems and procedures according to Financial Handbook and other NRC policies at office level2. Prepare bank accounts and cashbox reconciliations 3. Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment4. Ensure timely payment of contractors, suppliers and other expenditures5. Ensure sufficient cash in the bank and in the cash boxes6. Ensure filing of all financial documents according to NRC standards7. Support project staff in financial matters Specific responsibilities These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly. • Daily book keeping, utilizing the NRC Agresso accounting system.• Ensure that all the supporting documents (purchase requests, purchase orders, quotations, authorization of payment, etc.) are attached to the receipts and invoices.• Monthly recording of VAT for all invoices and keeping a copy of each.• Petty Cash holder: ensure proper cash payments are done.• Ensure that cash and bank books records are updated on daily basis, ensuring that all coding is in line with donor and country coding structure.• Prepare payments for all centralized commitments including; NSSF, income tax, consultants and vendors; in accordance with NRC’s financial procedures and contract policies.• Registering new suppliers into Agresso/registering expats and international staff into Agresso• Performs other duties as assigned by Finance Coordinator or the Finance Manager. Critical interfacesBy interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: • Coordinate with Programme staff• Coordinate with support departments. 2. Competencies Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories: 1. Professional competencies These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. Generic professional competencies: • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a busy organization. • Professional knowledge of auditing• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities• Some knowledge of English Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: • Knowledge of the context in Lebanon• Experience with start-up, exit or similar 2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:• Planning and delivering results• Empowering and building trust• Analyzing• Handling insecure environments 3. Performance ManagementThe employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: • The Job Description • The Work and Development Plan • The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template• The End-term Performance Review Template• The NRC Competency Framework