Senior Finance Officer

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,open ended contract in the following locations Beirut: ROLE PURPOSE: To design and maintain financial systems in order to provide appropriate levels of security and internal controls over the organization’s resources (funds and property) and operations in compliance with the policies and standards of the Save the Children Financial Manual. To implement financial policies in the areas of budgets, cash management and forecasting, recordings and documentation, project auditing and financial reporting. 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. Commit to serving members and their donors, and to helping build a culture of member service throughout organisation. Ensure standard financial systems are established and maintained in order to provide appropriate levels of security and controls over the organization’s resources and operations. Maintain the accounting and financial records as per general instructions from SCI and any specific instructions from the Finance Director Supervise the maintenance of accounting systems and data, and the presentation of financial data for both internal managerial purposes and external reporting requirements. Supervise the petty cash, and bank transactions; Ensure full and appropriate control and security of all SC cash at all times. Manage finance department filing and documentation. Monitor monthly expenditure by checking all invoices, other claims and receipts for accuracy and in conformity with purchase orders and quotations as well as actually delivered goods and services when applicable. Posting of transactions on daily basis on Agresso.   Review and monitor payments and financial reports from Partner Organizations and support them with needed financial training to comply with SC and donors requirements.  Hence, conduct field visits to partners for monitoring and capacity building purposes Supervise and manage the special year-end closing procedures required by the SC Regional Office Assist the auditors as required, generally and in their yearly reviews. Ensure that all the audit recommendations are implemented or will be implemented. Ensure full and appropriate control and security of all SC cash at all times. Ensure monthly reconciliation of advances and balances. Coach/mentor staff in the Finance Department, ensuring that their performance meets agreed upon standards. Ensure staff compliance with SC’s policies and internal controls as per the Financial Manual. Supervise the monthly tax reporting requirements to the local government and facilitate the year-end tax reporting to the local government. Provide financial advice to field offices in formulating and implementing Petty cash replenishment systems, including CAPCOS usage. Assist in preparing donors financial reports Assist in preparing budgets for the country Office and updating the cash budgets reports, and controlling the financial reports of the office. Undertake any other tasks requested by the Country Director or Finance Director when the need arises.  All finance tasks should be coordinated with the Country Finance Director. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor Degree in Accounting, finance or business management At least 3 years’ experience Able to work within a team Ability to cope and work under pressure Very good written and spoken English and Arabic languages and communication skills Availability for internal travel and little external travel. Organized with good in time management, and respect deadlines Trustworthy Analytical skills and accuracy Prior experience with donors’ requirements and NGOs is an asset Ability to organize and present financial information according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Experience in auditing, accounting, and financial administration. APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For Internal applicants (Save the Children Staff) on March 7th. For External applicants on March 12th.   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 Lebanon.vacancies@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.