Finance Officer Lebanon South

Generic responsibilities

 1. Ensure adherence to Financial Handbook, other NRC policies and donor requirements 

2. Implement financial systems and procedures according to Financial Handbook and other NRC policies at office level 

3. Advise and support staff on procurement financial policies, and documents required. 

4. Prepare and develop periodic related reports on activities and as requested by the line manager 

5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the Finance function.

 6. Ensure proper filing and achieving of all financial documents according to NRC standards

 7. Ensure that NRC’s related activities are implemented within NRC’s Protection mainstreaming guidelines and report any breaches/concerns to the line manager and/or focal point for proper action 

Specific responsibilities

 1. Utilize the use of NRC Agresso Accounting System and ensure daily bookkeeping. 

 2.Ensure timely payment of contractors, suppliers and other expenditures and verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment

 3. Perform daily bookkeeping and utilize the NRC Agresso accounting system.

 4. Check and verify all the supporting documents (purchase requests, purchase orders, quotations, authorization of payment, etc.) and ensure they comply with NRC’s procedures 

5.Ensure sufficient cash in the bank and in the cash boxes and that cash payments are made properly 

6. Ensure that cash and bankbooks records are updated on daily basis, ensuring that all coding is in line with donor and country coding structure. 

7. Support, manage and provide capacity building for Finance Assistants with daily tasks and activities.

 8. Support and lead (when asked) with budget allocation and forecasts

 9. Perform other Finance related tasks as requested

1. Professional competencies

• Bachelor degree in Finance or a related major
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in Finance/Accounting
• Knowledge of Audit requirements
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

2. Behavioural competencies

• Planning and delivering results
• Analyzing
• Handling insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Managing performance and development

What We Offer

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

We are also looking for people who share our values: