Country Finance Officer
Requires a Cover Letter?:
no
Application Submissions Guideline:
Please send your CV to [email protected]. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please mention the position "Country Finance Officer" in your email subject.
Contact Person Name:
Nadira Masri
Contact Person Position:
Human Resources Officer
Contact Person Email:
Description:
The Country Finance Officer reports to the Country Director.
Key Responsibilities
- To administer country finances and guarantee that the projects have the necessary funds in their accounts to be able to function.
- Prepare “Budget versus Income” (BvI) and update it on monthly basis. Share the BvI with Projects & Regional Accounting Officer.
- Produce accurate monthly financial reports (reconciliations and discrepancies), and input accounting data into the accounting system (Front-end) and Dolphin Accounting Software; ensuring their transmission to Regional Office on time.
- Draw up Cash forecast (monthly) and send it to Regional Office. Draw up cash flow sheets for Country Office and Projects.
- Perform Country Office accounting and deal with routine financial queries.
- Ensure that cash, cash equivalents and financial records are safeguarded and properly utilized in the Country Office.
- Ensure regular reconciliation of accounts at the Country Office.
- Oversee the documentation and recording of all income and expense transactions for every project, and verify and correctly maintain procedures, such as payments and other day-to-day financial transactions
- Ensure financial accounting complies with JRS policies, procedures and local legal requirements (taxes, social security, insurance where applicable).
- Review and check:
- Vouchers (numbered and aligned with the system)
- Reconciliations (weekly): banks, suppliers, cash, front-ends from projects.
- Bank reconciliations (monthly) & cash withdrawals processing.
- Ensure that all supporting documents are provided.
- Follow up and check mistakes and gaps to be corrected.
- Ensure that all documents are duly and properly filed and archived and follow up on procurement with the Procurement Officer.
- Manage assets at JRS Country Office & Projects.
- Prepare checks, bank transfers, in addition to cash disbursements to staff & suppliers.
- Revise and approve the monthly payroll in coordination with the Country HR Officer.
- NSSF & MOF:
- Ensure timely preparation, declaration & payment of Income Tax on salaries & NSSF.
- Ensure, along with the HR Officer, the proper completion of registration and withdrawal of staff from NSSF.
- Prepare required tax & NSSF reports to tax authorities.
- Complete the "R" official forms.
- Develop and update country financial policies in consultation with the Regional Office.
- Collaborate with the Country Director and assist him with the preparation of Annual Budgets for Project Proposals.
- Assist the Country Director in the preparation of Project Audits and Annual Audit (cf. Audit Checklist).
- Prepare the appropriate documentation and attend any financial audit or control session.
- Assist and counsel the Country Director and the Country Human Resources Officer in recruiting and hiring JRS staff for the finance/administration department.
- Train new accountants and administrators. Provide technical support to Project staff (Project Directors, Bookkeepers/ Accountants and Administrators).
- Communicate regularly with the Regional Finance Officer, informing him on all major issues and developments in financial operations within the country.
- Conduct any other related tasks, as assigned by the Country Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- A university degree in Commerce Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field.
- Minimum of 2 professional years of experience in the field.
- Demonstrated strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Knowledge of English and Arabic both written and spoken is required.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Ability to write and edit reports under deadlines.
- Ability to work in multicultural environment.
- Ability to perform under pressure, work independently and respect deadlines.
- Previous work experience in Lebanon is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Personal Attributes
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and team working skills.
- Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Experience in training.
- Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential.
- Highly motivated, reliable and hardworking.
NOTE:
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Last modified:
20 Apr, 2018
Intervention Sector(s):
Refugees
Application Deadline:
Sunday, 13 May 2018
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
N/A
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
1500 to 2000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Bachelor Degree in Commerce Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field.
Experience Requirements:
2 to 3 years
Arabic Language:
Excellent
English Language:
Very Good
French Language:
None