Finance Officer.

The Organization  Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of  approximately 600 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 50 offices in 34 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff that is committed to its mission and values. You will be joining a highly motivated staff with  a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow in the role. Summary of the position: Support the Finance Manager. To implement all matters related to Finance under the supervision of the Finance Manager and Country Director. Responsibilities Prepare Budget for Proposals as instructed by the Finance Manager; Manage the budget as required by the Finance Manager and Country Director which will include highlighting when spending is greater or less than expected and present this data in an organized manner to the Manager at the end of each month; Monitor cash balance levels, anticipate short-term needs and request relevant cash transfers or withdrawals from the Finance Manager to avoid any shortfall; Ensure petty cash box is properly handled and up to date ; Prepare monthly field reports as required by SFCG’s finance department at HQ level; Liaise with Finance in HQ to ensure that expenditure from HQ is accounted for and correct; Ensure that all procurement and financial transactions are compliant with SFCG procedures; Prepare and handle checks and transfers, and generally manage and administer grants (financial); Keep accounts of the project expenses, and compile and report these to the Finance Manager; Ensure close and proper follow-up for all cash advances; Ensure payments to suppliers are performed in accordance with SFCG and Donor requirements and purchasing and payment procedures Any other task requested by the Country Director or Finance Manager.   Basic Requirements Academic & Technical: Bachelor Degree in Accounting or finance Previous experience with NGOs is an asset At least 2 years of experience in Accounting Field Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic Expert in main computer applications (Microsoft Office Applications…) Knowledgeable in the financial and accounting systems Personal: Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills Languages: Arabic: Fluent English: Fluent How to apply: STARTING DATE: Immediate. We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or with a notice of maximum 2 weeks. Please send your CV and cover letter to lebanon@sfcg.org