Finance Officer

Description of Duties and Responsibilities of Finance Officer:

1. Support the Finance Manager with projects' financial operations and tasks when required.

2. Assist in the preparation of budgets and cash flows according to related policies and procedures

3. Consolidate & analyze financial data (budgets, forecasts...etc)

4. Prepare periodic forecasts of funding needs, financial reports and summaries for the Lebanon branch

5. Maintain and develop the monthly internal financial reports of all ongoing projects.

6. Assist in the development and preparation of donor's financial reports

7. Assist in the development of financial reports to the Lebanese authorities and ensure compliance with

Lebanese laws (annual statements, annual budget, VAT, taxes, NSSF...etc)

8. Contribute to donors' spotcheck/ verification visits or audits

9. Review of monthly project's accounts, maintain records and ensure financial records of all projects are

kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes

10. Assist the periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems

11. Maintain the salaries and operational costs trackers on monthly basis

12. Maintain the salaries and operational costs trackers on monthly basis

13. Assemble and summarize data into reports that are easy to read and review

14. Analyze financial data such as budget vs actual spend by program

15. Reconcile bank accounts and track specific supplier's payments

16. Ensure the correct budget is posted in the accounting system

17. Prepares internal financial reports and reports to internal parties and supervisor

18. Executes periodic donor reports

19. Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to

perform annual audit.

20. Participate in and support the weekly finance team meetings with the entire team members and area

coordinators to improve productivity and evaluate how accounting procedures are implemented

21. Ensure confidentiality of financial information and plans

22. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field. Certification in the finance field is a must (CPA,

CMA, CFA, IFRS ... etc)

2. A minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in a similar role. NGO experience is a plus

3. Experience in creating financial statements.

4. Experience using financial software

5. Advanced Google sheets & MS Excel skills

6. In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes

7. Outstanding analytical and time management skills

8. Strong attention to details

9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

10. Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and

financial information systems