Accountant - Beirut

Job Description

With the guidance of the Senior Finance Officer, the Accountant is responsible for day-to-day data processing while keeping in line with IRC policies and procedures.

To contribute to IRC Lebanon Finance Department with implementation of all appropriate processes to ensure continued effective operation of the accounting functions, transparency and accountability.

Responsibilities

- Assist in the implementation of Finance policies and procedures. - Processing of the data entry, bank and cash transactions, on daily basis ensuring correct budget codes. - Process payments through preparation of checks bank letters and bank transfers after submission of the complete supporting documents. - Review petty cash expenses and process payments ensuring compliance with IRC policies and procedures. - Review supporting documents for payments and advance clearances related to volunteers, beneficiaries, etc. ensuring they are complete, with appropriate program verification. - Organize and maintain an efficient and effective filing system for all financial, accounting, contracting, and other documentation. - Conduct regular site visits to process program-related payments & participate in the cash payments. - Handle checks and bank letters for suppliers, and/or verify payment recipients, and follow up on the check receipts related to the area. - Perform regular follow up on outstanding advances and ensure the advances taken are liquidated appropriately as per the advance policy. - Maintain custody of the office petty cash and make payments of approved transactions, - Perform Bi- weekly and month end cash counts per the petty cash policy. - Prepare intercompany & HQ charging from Lebanon country program by extracting documents and ensuring expenses are allocated with correct budget codes along with the associated communication emails and back up documentation. - Provide assistance during audit processes and donor visits with timely provision of selected documents. - Assist in other finance reconciliations, during month / and year end closure, as requested by the supervisor. - Perform other functions as requested by supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

Position reports to: Senior Finance Officer

Position directly supervises: N/A

Technical Reporting: NA

Other Internal and/or external contacts: describe the nature of departments or groups the position influences or requires support from to accomplish objectives.

Internal: Finance, Operations, & Program staff

External: Suppliers.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Advanced Diploma in Accounting from recognized College/Institution (or degree). - A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in finance or administration. - Work experience in a complex environment. Experience with NGOs is a plus. - Computer literate with some experience in excel, accounting package knowledge. - Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. - Fluency in English and Arabic. - Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and make decisions. - Team player. - Can work in stressful environment.

Travel and other requirements: Staff will be based in Asharfieh office with some travel required between the field office and the main IRC office in Beirut.