Finance Assistant ( Beirut )

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:     Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same Collaboration: Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally. Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Integrity: honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Carry out, maintain, monitor and record all financial transactions related to payments, fund transfers, partners and projects including accounts prepaid, payable, receivable, payrolls and accrual into Agresso system. Manage petty cash, bank account, including undertaking monthly bank reconciliations, foreign exchange management as well as cash flow management Process financial transactions related to office and project expenditures, and maintain an effective filing system for financial transactions and project documents. Ensure that all financial documents are accurately supported, approved and coded, and that all cheque books, cheque list, petty cash are reconciled. Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Prepare weekly and monthly cash forecasts and analysis reports for management purposes. Support preparation of project and annual budgets, funding proposals and related budgets. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.       APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is: For External applicants on  2nd March  .                  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