Finance & Admin Officer

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager. The incumbent will perform the following duties:   Be the RET Liban focal point for our finances and accounting, including SAGA training and problem solving as well as our donor “RET Field Finance Manual” adherence; Be the RET Liban focal point for payroll; Be responsible for a strict adherence to the accounts codes set forth in the Chart of Accounts; Verify integrity and conformity of supporting documents; Be in charge of any local audit driven by the donor; Ensure that the recorded and nature of expenses comply with the donor budget lines; At the end of each period (month/year), be the focal point to proceed with the closing of the local books on SAGA, bank reconciliations and that all the related documents are sent to the donor on the 10th of the next month; Maintain an accurate budget monitoring by mission to rapidly identify, report, explain and clarify any significant variances to the donor; Organise, file and secure financial information and sensitive documents; Participate in programmes development in helping defining a correct field budget; Take necessary steps to backup all critical accounting records should a data loss occur; Ensure that project administration and financial transactions are always in conformity with donor’s specific conditions; Whenever relevant, prepare a concise situation report to comment any major fact that has an impact on the level and the rhythm of expenses as well as treasury needs; For Logistics and Purchase: Maintain an Asset Register and Stock Control Book and assist the Programme Manager in procurement procedures (quotations, three bids processes etc.) Qualifications:  Minimum 5 years of related experience Sound knowledge of basic book-keeping Auditing experience and knowledge of the field reporting tool “SAGA”, NGO financial application, a plus Excellent communication and diplomacy skills Ability to manage processes, maintain focus on objectives rather than problem details Excellent organisational skills including the ability to strategically prioritise and meet deadlines Ability to work flexibly and under difficult circumstances Previous experience in an NGO/International organisation is a major asset Proven integrity (references required) To be familiar with and abide by the “Principles of Conduct for The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement” Languages: Arabic: Fluent, English and/or French: Good command of language (written and spoken)