National Office Accountant

MAJOR TASKS:  Prepare and review for the National Office all the daily financial transactions, ensuring all transactions are approved and that all supporting documentation is accurate and available.  Process the payments and issue checks according to the received payment orders.  Make sure all cheques are signed, photocopied and filed appropriately  Review the backup documents for all payments as per World Vision’s financial policies, ensuring that all necessary documents are available and in place.  Prepare disbursements and vouchers. Ensure that transactions are complete and accurate.  Process the payments for vendor according to received invoices and internal financial policies.  Handle cheques to staff, vendors, partners, etc. as per World Vision Lebanon’s procedures.  Control and process the Petty Cash payment for the National Office  Handle staff medical bills payments.  Receive cash when applicable and issue receipts.  Handle travel advance for World Vision Lebanon staff  Handle all incoming phone calls related to World Vision Lebanon payments.  Performs daily data entry.  Prepare proper coding on all vouchers for valid account/cost center/donor combinations.  Prepare regular entries to the general journal; make data entry after supervisor’s approval.  Print ledger, journal listing, and account listing, etc. from the Sun System.  Perform back up for the Sun System  Maintain a filing system for all the monthly vouchers and other financial documentation as needed.  Maintain and file all receipts for World Vision Lebanon National Office, projects and Grants.  Prepare the monthly bank reconciliation for NO Balance Sheet accounts and follow up with the bank on any reconciliation items and outstanding checks.  Follow up on advances and other receivables and payables older than 30 days.  Review and reconcile Business travel advances for all the national office employees on a monthly basis  Prepare the PBAS reconciliation on a monthly basis.  Reconcile other balance sheet accounts. EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge and Skills  Good communication skills  Good knowledge of accounting theory and financial analysis.  Strong computer skills, knowledge of computerized accounting software.  Ability to work out of office environment and work hours.  Maintain a high level of confidentiality. Experience  Two years in a similar job and in financial reporting  Experience in bookkeeping and inventory management  Sun System Experience is desirable. Work Environment: • Office-based (100%). No travel to the field required Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster Qualified candidates are requested to send their CV to the following fax number or e-mail address: Fax number: 00 961 4 401982 E-mail address: cv@worldvision.org.lb