Finance Officer (Part Time, Local Hire)

Position                    Finance Officer (part time, local hire)   Location                   Tripoli, Lebanon   About RI:                  Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, currently seeks two Administrative Assistants for RI’s programming in Jordan in response to the Syria crisis.   Position Summary: The Finance Officer is responsible for providing finance support for the emergency response projects in response to the Syrian crisis to be implemented in Lebanon.  Projects include a WASH intervention for refugees and host communities in Tripoli and Beddawi, northern Lebanon. This is a part-time position to be based in Tripoli for 6 months.   ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Works closely with the Program Manager to maintain financial management policies, systems, structures, and procedures. Ensures that day-to-day transactions comply with RI and donor policies and procedures, including completing Purchase Requests and providing adequate receipt documentation as necessary. Complies monthly financial reports for submission to the Finance/Program Manager. Ensures that reports required by the Program Manager are submitted by the set deadline. Develops physical cash count and petty cash reports. Provides coding of expenses. Makes payments upon approval.  Makes sure that financial statements and backup documentation are ready for audit. Works under the direction of the Program Manager to ensure that spending is within the allocated budget. Perform other duties as needed.   QUALIFICATIONS &REQUIREMENTS: This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment. Bachelors degree and commensurate work experience; Minimum of three years professional experience in administrative positions preferably with NGOs; Excellent interpersonal, communication, and strategic planning skills required; English and Arabic are required, including typing, translation skills a plus; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently; Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail;   Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.