Financial Officer (Fo/t5/unicef)

INTRO Terre des Hommes Italy, nongovernmental international organization, is recruiting a Financial Officer to be involved in the implementation of Education and Protection projects for Syrian Refugees and affected populations in North Lebanon funded by UN agencies.   JOB PURPOSE The Financial Officer will support a project aimed at training teachers, developing extra-curricular activities and school leadership development in order to enhance student achievement in public schools. The Financial Officer will be responsible for financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial reporting to higher management.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare invitation to bid, request for quotation, purchase requests, purchase orders, payment requests to ensure compliance with UNICEF procurement guidelines and project budgets; Make sure that all supporting documentation is prepared and filed according to UNICEF IP guidelines and TDH-It procedures; Manage and update TDH-It accounting system on daily basis; Weekly reconcile cash and bank accounts; Preparing, checking and filing of the related financial and administrative project documents: invoices, payment vouchers, bank documents, providers’ and staff contracts etc.; Ensure monthly payments to service providers, staff payroll and partner; Assist the Project Manager in responding to audit inquiries and requests for financial information. Timely identify, inform and discuss any issues with the Project Manager; To work closely and effectively with project staff; Represent TDH-It in multi agency and overall interagency meetings when appropriate; Other duties as assigned.     Experience required University degree in economics, finance, administration, or other related field; Three years of relevant experience and technical work in the sectors of administration and finance (experience in emergency project will be an asset); Good knowledge of UNICEF and INGO procedures; Experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and managing grants; Ability to work under pressure; Strong communication (fluency in Arabic and English necessary) and organizational skills; Strong Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Willingness to travel to multiple field sites.