Accountant - Beirut

Job Description

With the guidance of the Deputy Finance Manager, 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

- Ø Assist in the implementation of Finance policies and procedures. - Ø Processing of the data entry, bank and cash transactions, on daily basis ensuring correct budget codes. - Ø Process payments through preparation of bank letters and bank transfers after submission of the complete supporting documents. - Ø Review petty cash expenses and process payments ensuring compliance with IRC policies and procedures. - Ø Review supporting documents for various types of payments ensuring they are complete, with appropriate verifications / & authorizations. - Ø Review supporting documents for payments related to volunteers, beneficiaries, etc. ensuring they are complete, with appropriate program verification - Ø Organize and maintain an efficient and effective filing system for all financial, accounting, contracting, and other documentation. - Ø Conduct regular site visits to process program-related payments & participate in the ATM card distributions and cash payments. - Ø Handle letters for suppliers, and/or verify payment recipients, and follow up on the check receipts related to the area. - Ø Perform regular follow up on outstanding advances and ensure the advances taken are liquidated appropriately as per the advance policy. - Ø Prepare various tracking sheets such as advances tracking sheet, lease agreements tracking sheets, checks receipts tracking sheets, etc. - Ø Maintain custody of the office petty cash and make payments of approved transactions, - Ø Perform Bi- weekly and month end cash counts per the petty cash policy - Ø 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.

Ø Provide assistance during audit processes and donor visits with timely provision of selected documents.

Ø Assist in other finance reconciliations, during month / and year end closure, as requested by the supervisor such as:.

o Preparation of bank reconciliation statements of bank accounts on a monthly basis.

- Ø Perform other functions as requested by supervisor

Qualifications

Ø Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Advanced Diploma in Accounting from recognized College/Institution (or degree)

Ø A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in finance or administration

Ø Work experience in a complex environment. Experience with NGOs is a plus

Ø Computer literate with some experience in excel, accounting package knowledge.

Ø Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Ø Fluency in English and Arabic

Ø Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and make decisions.

Ø Team player.

Ø Can work in stressful environment.

Key Working Relationships:

Position: reports to Deputy Finance Manager

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.

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

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.