Finance Assistant

Reporting Line

The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance Manager, under the guidance and support of the Country Director.

Place of Work

S/he is based in Beirut, with frequent trips to the field.

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will perform the following duties:

Budgeting and Cash Management

• Assist in managing the petty cash and follow petty cash expenditures and payments to suppliers and service providers in accordance to RET finance and procurement policies.
• Verify integrity and conformity of supporting financial documents before submitting for approval of settlements
• Establish at the end of each month the bank reconciliations
• Maintain petty cash book and prepare reconciliations for approval by the Finance Manager

Accounting and Reporting

• Be responsible for a strict adherence to the account codes set forth in the Chart of Accounts
• Assist in the preparation of staff and consultants’ contracts and related HR documents
• Assist in Maintaining UpToDate administrative records and personnel files
• Organize and file financial information and sensitive documents.
• Assist in organizing international travel (purchase of air tickets, booking of hotels)
• Perform other duties assigned by the Finance Manager

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification/degree in finance, accountancy, economics or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Previous experience in an NGO/International organization is a major asset
• Sound knowledge of book-keeping
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to strategically prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and under challenging circumstances
• Fluent in Arabic, English and/or French