Finance Assistant

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:     KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Support the delivery of effective Programmes, in both development and humanitarian contexts, by: Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of crisis or emergency. Handle petty cash, prepare checks and bank transactions. Manage finance department filing and documentation Control Petty Cash replenishment for the National Office and sub-offices. Receive cash when applicable and issue receipts. Handle payable/expenditure accounts. Prepare regular entries to the general journal. Prepare proper coding on all vouchers for valid account/cost centre /donor combinations. Check invoices, bids analysis and calculations. Handle travel advance staff. Follow-up on missing signatures and documents. Issue payment of salaries for staff. Write checks and have them signed and ready in due time. Handle checks with the beneficiaries. Assist in Preparing the monthly bank cash reconciliation Assist in preparing cash budgets reports, and controlling the financial reports of the office. Contribute in preparation of all periodic financial statements and reports as per instructions, and to prepare any other necessary report and compilations as requested by the Country Director and Finance Director Assist the auditors as required, generally and in their yearly reviews. Review and monitor payments and financial reports from Partner Organizations.  Hence, conduct field visits to partners for monitoring and capacity building purposes. Undertake any other tasks requested by the Country Director when the need arises.  All finance tasks should be coordinated with the Country Finance Director.       SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice) Accountability: Takes responsibility for decision-making and efficient resource management, and holds team and partners accountable for delivery of their responsibilities by delegating effectively, affording staff professional autonomy, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved;   Ambition: Engages and motivates others by widely sharing their personal vision for Save the Children; Future orientated, strategic and global thinker.   Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships with team, colleagues, members, donors and partners; Values diversity as a source of competitive strength;   Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions both on a personal level and by building and leading teams willing to take disciplined risks.   Integrity: Honesty, openness, and transparency;     APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on December 15th   .                The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to lebanonhrb@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.