Finance Assistant

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. 

 

 

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for payments as per DRC procedures, filing correctly the cashbook, and preparing payment vouchers to be sent to Beirut. 

 

 

• Daily bookkeeping according to DRC financial cashbook 

• Responsible for payments according to Payment Requests presented with complete documentation; 

• Responsible for the petty cash’s cash count 

• Reporting the monthly expenses to the Finance Officer 

• Scan/photocopy payment vouchers to create a backup and send to DRC Country Office in Beirut 

• Coordinate with the Finance Officer to obtain a synchronized and efficient working environment 

• Other tasks related to the position

 

 

 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a University degree in Accounting/Business management/Economics or related area. Moreover, we also expect the following:  

 

 

• Attended trainings/workshops in this field

• 0 to 1-year relevant working experience 

• English (good) 

• Arabic 

 

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: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.   

 

 

Contract length: Till the end of March 2018 

Level:  B1 

Monthly Basic Salary: 1,250 USD 

Duty Station: Akkar 

Start date: First of December 2018 

 

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

 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

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

 

 

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