The Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue (FDCD) seeks a full-time accountant/financial manager who understands and supports the values of the organization, and will help it to fulfill its mission. This is a full time position. The position reports to the President of FDCD.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and record all payments (checks, transfers, cash)
- Manage cash and debts with the banks and institutional partners
- Oversee maintenance of the petty cash account
- Maintain a filing system (electronic and paper) for monthly vouchers and other financial documentation
- Maintain a filing system for all admin related documentation, such as contracts, quotations and purchase requests (staff, insurance, offices and flats rental, cars, telephones, suppliers)
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for project bank accounts and follow up with the bank on any reconciliation items and outstanding checks
- Prepare salary sheets and payments at the end of each month (including payment calculations)
- Assist in reporting to the funders, including preparing and reviewing financial reports to donors
- Assist in the preparation and update of project budgets
- Ensure compliance with the existing finance policies and procedures and develop policies and procedures in areas which are new or where the policies and procedures are not present (in accordance with Lebanese law)
- Assist in other matters related to finance and administration as might be needed and required by the President of the organization
- Position reports to the President of FDCD
Experience Required
- Languages: Arabic: Very Good; English: Very Good
- Education: Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Previous Experience: A minimum of one (1) year previous experience in the role of finance officer, accountant, or similar position.
Additional Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organized, diligent, hard-working
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly
- Proficiency with accounting software
Send CV to info@fdcd.org with "Accountant Job Vacancy" as subject
Deadline: Aug-15-13
