• Job Description

  Req#: 2398C5D29A

  Location: Beirut, Lebanon

  Reporting to: Senior Finance Officer

  Contract type: Full time, 1 year FTC

  Closing date: 21st August 2024

  About ARK

  ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity, and hope for the future.

  We believe that resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability – and, ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change.

  Purpose of the Department:

  The purpose of ARK's Finance department is to manage the financial operations and activities of the organisation, ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The Finance department is essential in maintaining ARK's financial sustainability, accountability, and transparency, thereby enabling the organisation to fulfil its mission and deliver impactful programs and projects.

  Purpose of the Role:

  The purpose of the Finance Assistant role is to support the Finance Officer by making data entry, expense tracking, and maintaining accounting records. This role ensures the timely processing of accounts payable and receivable, cash, and bank transactions. By doing so, the finance assistant helps uphold operational efficiency, facilitates accurate financial reporting, and supports the overall financial management and successful implementation of projects.

  Key Accountabilities and Deliverables

  • Works closely with the Finance Officer to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters.

  • Verify and authenticate source documents such as invoices and receipts in accordance with approval mechanisms and financial procedures.

  • Record assigned financial transactions in regional accounting software (Acumatica/Microsoft Dynamics), including AP, AR, GL, cash, and bank transactions.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ensure the accounts are reconciled.

  • Provide guidance to new finance staff members on finance forms.

  • Perform regular cash, bank, and AP reconciliations under supervision of finance officer.

  • Addressing pending accounting and finance issues, including accruals, prepayments, deposits, insurances, and depreciations.

  
  

  Essential

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

  • Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • 2 years’ experience in finance/accounting positions.
  • Proficient in IT, with expertise in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Proven expertise in utilizing accounting software.
  • Knowledgeable in IFRS Accounting Standards.

  Desirable

  • Experience overseeing accounting operations in a multi-currency environment.

  • Skilled in using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central accounting software.

  • Experience in managing local and international funds.
  • Knowledge of financial rules and regulations for international donors such as HMG, USAID, Government of Canada.

  
  

  Why join ARK?

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Life and private medical insurance, communications allowance.
  • Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those in need.
  • Global Reach: Collaborate with international experts and local stakeholders.
  • Innovation: Engage in pioneering solutions for sustainable change.

  Our People

  Our team covers a diverse range of professional backgrounds, from diplomacy, humanitarian, development and the military, to the UN, civil society groups, multilateral organisations, journalism and the private sector.

  An ARK Person Is:

  Smart: We think deeply about things. We’re proud of our institutional knowledge and our grounding in rigorous research, which we use to make informed decisions.

  Humble: Our work leaves little room for pride or arrogance. Our operating environment is constantly evolving, and we recognise out limitations. We believe in and rely on the education and experiences of others while remaining quick to read, invite feedback, and ask sensible questions.

  Accountable: Each of us want ARK, its partners, and beneficiaries to succeed. This means taking initiative, assuming ownership when necessary and never giving up on our beneficiaries. We are committed and accountable, to both our donors and the communities we serve.

  Collegiate: We know we are stronger together and that every contribution counts. We trust each other and always support each other.

  Outspoken: We tackle diverse challenges and we always want to find the best solution to a problem. We aren’t afraid to share our opinions and we want to hear those of others too.

  ARK Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. ARK Group does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. We welcome all kinds of diversity. ARK Group places human dignity at the centre of its development and stabilisation work and is this committed to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adults. All ARK Group employees and related personnel are expected to share this commitment and only those who also uphold these values will be recruited as part of our team. This vacancy is therefore subject to a range of due diligence checks.

• About the company

  We are a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of interventions to create greater stability, opportunity & hope for the future.

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