Finance Officer

SUMMARY

SAWA is looking for a highly qualified Finance Officer responsible for ensuring that accounting processes and systems are running effectively and efficiently to enable staff to implement the projects and duties assigned to them. S/he is also responsible for the compliance with external donor financial and administrative requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES, MAIN DUTIES AND REPORTING:

1. Review daily accounting and quarterly adjusting entries.
2. Prepares accounting system access rights.
3. Review the cost allocation methodology and cross-checks on documentation.
4. Review and approve banks reconciliations prepared by the accountant.
5. Assist in the preparation of the budget while carrying out necessary budget monitoring and variance analysis
6. Adhere to SAWA’s policies and procedures.
7. Review the bookkeeping of petty cash reconciliations prepared by the accountant.
8. Review the checks prepared by the accountant.
9. Review and cross-check timesheets and finger-print data.
10. Cross check DSAs, local travel or any non-invoice origination expense.
11. Prepare financial statements.
12. Support and cooperate with Internal and External Auditors during their scheduled visits.
13. Adhere to SAWA’s conflict of interest and anti-fraud policy and carry out necessary backup.
14. Prepares monthly financial reports and submits them to the Manager;
15. Deliver any other responsibility assigned by Logistic Manager  

REPORTS TO:  Project Manager and Donor focal point

FUNCTION: Admin.

Job Requirements:

• A university degree in Accounting or similar field
• At least 2-year of experience in similar position
• Proven experience working in challenging situation;
• Experience in working for an NGO/ humanitarian organization preferable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Solid reporting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organized and strong attention to details
• Keen on Meeting Deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively with others
• Capacity to work under high pressure
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility

EMPLOYEMENT CONDITIONS

• Contract duration: 8 months full-time with possibility to renew;
• Having a valid Lebanese/International driving license is a must;
• Required Starting Date: May 2018;