Finance And Administration Manager

Solidar Switzerland is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) whose purpose is 
to assist disadvantaged, persecuted and oppressed people in Switzerland and abroad with material support and by helping them to help themselves. The institution established in 1936 works for social justice and fights against exclusion and the division of society. Solidar Switzerland has been operating in Lebanon since September 2012 implementing programs in Food Security, Non Food Item distribution and emergency response.  Solidar Switzerland is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance and Administration Manager to oversee the operations of relief projects in Saida, Nabatieh and Jezzine Districts.  Duration: 6 months renewable contract.   To apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter (in English) to solidarswitzerland.lebanon@gmail.com with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position. Include two references with contact details.  Only short listed candidates will be notified.  The starting date is immediate. Background:  This position will manage operations to support emergency Non Food Item Distribution, Shelter and WASH interventions aimed at improving the lives of refugees from Syria and providing critical support to host communities.  FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER Primary responsibilities: S/he will report to the Country Representative to support her/him in assigned duties and specifically those tasks that relate to financial planning, administration, management and reporting.  Establish and maintain financial management, grant management and accounting control systems Prepare financial reports for multiple donors Ensure that the record-keeping for the Nabatieh Office is undertaken in an accountable and effective manner and that all financial plans, budgets, contracts, agreements and records are kept up to date and secure Manage and maintain internal control process, procurement, audit and other administrative functions as per general Solidar Switzerland instructions and according to donor and Government of Lebanon requirements. Handle the book keeping by registering transactions on Banana System as advised by Solidar Switzerland finance department Coordinate strongly with the project departments responsible for emergency work to provide support and guidance as necessary Manage finance and administration department filing systems Undertake any other tasks as requested by the Country Representative as needs arise REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:  Degree in accounting, financial management or business management with at least 5 years of progressive experience Experience with public or private sector management, financial analysis, cost accounting and administrative functions Prior experience of grant management and donor requirements an asset Demonstrated capacity to manage the financial and administration management functions within results-oriented programming Highly organized, with the ability to respect deadlines and trustworthy Analytical skills and accuracy Ability to work in a team Fluency in English and Arabic