Finance Assistant - Beirut

Position Summary: CARE Lebanon is seeking qualified Finance Assistant for its Lebanon Country Office, in Beirut. She/he will be responsible for ensuring that vouchers, receipt memo and adjustments are completed, properly supported and filed in the Country Office for the various emergency response operation of CARE- Lebanon in response to the Syrian crisis implemented in Lebanon. The Finance Assistant is responsible for the cash and for payments preparation, as such (s)he is very exposed: this is a key position for CARE Lebanon. Specific duties and responsibilities Cash and finance folders responsibilities Responsible for the safe at Country Office level Prepare the cash and the bank books on a daily basis summarizing for each payment a complete description, the accountancy code and the correct budget allocation Check the completeness and accuracy of the supporting documentation provide by logistics or HR before preparing the payment Prepare Payment Vouchers and circulate them for signature Prepare the cash and bank reconciliations on a monthly basis   Proceed with every payment Prepare the cheques and proceed with the payment to the supplier Prepare and proceed with cash payments for small purchases   Cash and payment tracking Follow-up the payments for each contract (Contract Follow-Up) Follow-up the deposits made to suppliers and the bank guarantees asked to suppliers Follow-up the advances made to CARE Lebanon staff   Bases and partners follow-up: Check accuracy and completeness of partners accountancy and physical finance vouchers Verify the cash books coming from the bases     QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE A degree in Finance or relevant field of study, or equivalent experience. 2 to 5 years’ experience in administrative or operational support functions with an international organization (preferable) in Lebanon or with the private sector Demonstrated attention to details, ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines Good listener and fast learner Good communication and negotiation skills