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.

Job Overview/Summary:

With the guidance of the Finance Managers, the Senior 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, Admin, Human resource and Logistics units.

Major responsibilities: Accounting:

  • Verify payments making sure to abide by IRC policies.
  • Maintain the accounts payable and accounts receivable system in order to ensure complete and accurate records.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are reasonable, appropriate, and necessary.
  • Analyzes data and prepares financial documents from the Integra system for internal and external purposes.
  • Assist during the donor verification visit and the audit process.


Major responsibilities: Budgeting & Reporting:

  • Conduct thorough preparation of new budget and existing grant budget revision ensuring that all costs are covered and are not under/over budgeted in addition to correct use of the IRC and donor budget formats.
  • Work with the Budget & Reporting manager on the monthly shared program cost allocation.
  • Work on the month closure.
  • Support program teams in matters related to the budget.
  • Prepare the monthly versus actual (BVA) report and distribute on time.
  • Review the budget spending and advise relevant staff on spending status and ask for feedback on all over/under spending.
  • Prepare and update spending plan for the grant in conjunction with the appropriate budget holders.
  • Review the financial components of the item forecast.
  • Assist in preparing Donor financial report for review by the Budget & Reporting Manager.
  • Provide Analysis of grant spending plan vs. actual spending.
  • Review PRs and advise charge codes.
  • Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

  • Position Reports to: Finance manager (Budgeting & reporting).
  • Internal Contacts: Finance/ HR/ SC departments, Program & Grants team.

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years in an Accounting /Finance position preferably in an NGO.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance from recognized College/Institution.
  • Excellent knowledge in Excel.
  • Working experience on budget preparation, budget management and financial reports will be an added advantage.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic.
  • Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and make decisions.
  • Team player.
  • Able to work effectively under pressure.

Working Environment:

  • Standard office work environment will be applicable in Beirut Office.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all people are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting.

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.

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