Finance Assistant

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

About the job

The finance Assistant is responsible for daily finance and accounting tasks in the DRC Bekaa in line with DRC and donor requirements. Provide financial and administrative support to DRC and partners as per DRC and donor regulations and procedures.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Transfers and payments:

• Ensure all payments are made in a timely manner, and in accordance with existing DRC policy
• Ensure all payments meet the requirements of Lebanese law and engage with authorities, tax advisors or other stakeholders to ensure tax requirements are met accordingly
• Ensure that payment documents comply with DRC internal financial procedures and donor regulations

Finance and accounting:

• Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to DRC financial handbook
• Manage petty cash and clear cash advances upon request
• Prepare monthly and daily cash counts
• Maintain proper filing of all financial documentation (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.)
• Transferring payments when needed and follows up with partners’ reports
• Follows a given work plan
• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern

Reporting

• Assist with collecting, reviewing, correcting and filing all financial progress reports from the partners
• Support financial report preparations (make sure that all invoices are created in the system and all journals are posted)

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor/University degree in Accounting, Business, finance.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Minimum 1 year's relevant work experience in similar field.
• Advanced English proficiency
• Fluency in local language
• Good communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: Until July 2022
• Band/Level: I
• Duty Station: Bekaa Lebanon
• Start date: March 2022

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment ; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact sama.kanaan@drc.ngo

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 19th February 2022

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.