The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world”s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world”s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you”re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Manager Beirut, the Finance Officer is responsible for day-to-day data processing and financial end month closure while keeping in line with IRC policies, procedures and donor requirements. This position also requires close working relationship with Programs, Human Resources, Supply Chain and Logistics units.

Major Responsibilities:

• Review Payments.
• Review Clearances and prepare related entries on integra.
• Review petty cash expenses and process payments in compliance with IRC policies and procedures.
• Prepare and monitor Data Source entries and upload them onto the system monthly.
• Processing and finalizing the monthly transactions before sharing and posting into the system. Ensure that all information on integra are correct and complete.
• Implement internal control procedures, in keeping with IRC policies and procedures and donor requirements.
• Prepare and reconcile cash and bank reconciliations, in addition to the needed adjusting entries.
• Review bank letters and bank transfers in addition to the related entries on the system.
• • Monitor to maintain an organized filling system within the finance department.• Support in the suppliers reconciliation.• Review and verify local purchase requests for budget availability and coding to ensure requested purchases are allowed under the budget and funds are available.•Handles finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial closing requirements and timelines specified by headquarters• Provide support during audits and donor visits by ensuring timely submission of requested documents.• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Senior Finance Manager

Indirect Reporting: There is a work relation with all the finance and supply chain team members.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years in an Accounting /Finance position preferably in an NGO.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from recognized College/Institution

• Computer literate with significant experience in excel, accounting package knowledge: preferably sun accounting

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• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

• Fluency in English and Arabic

• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and make decisions.

• Team player.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.