Lebanon: Finance Officer, Lebanese National only

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage the Pursue global budget as well as programme budgets for Lebanon.
• Manage financial goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and payroll.
• Ensure spending remains as projected and value for money is maximized where possible.
• Promote best practice in financial management by ensuring compliance with local and international accounting procedures thus facilitating the presentation of quarterly financial reports to clients.
• Record all financial transactions related to the programme and company, as well as maintain accounting records and supporting documents for monthly financial reports.
• Coordinate with the programme manager on monitoring the project expenditures and reporting any variances.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of financial reports.
• Draft project budgets and amendments as needed.
• Keep the records up-to-date for the general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable and payable, depreciation and insurance records in close coordination with the corporate finance team.
• Oversee the handling of petty cash in collaboration with the country manager.
• Direct internal audits involving review of accounting, financial, and administrative controls.
• Coordinate preparation for audits.
• Review financial statements with senior management.
• Manage all bank transactions, accounts and reconciliations.
• Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
• Act as point of contact with company Lawyer and Auditor.
• Comply with Lebanese Law, the requirements of Lebanese Ministry of Finance and adhere to high standards of financial reporting.
• Complete relevant tax procedures in coordination with an independent Auditing firm (VAT and income tax).

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in finance/accounting.
• 3+ years of hands-on budget management experience + accounting experience.
• Previous experience in managing non-governmental organisations’ budgets is a plus.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Mature individual with attention to detail, able to work independently and under stressful conditions and tight deadline.
• Functional competencies required: effective communicator, analytical thinker, active learner and team player.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications specially, MS office and outlook.
• Effective communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

If interested, send your CV and cover letter by May 2, 2016, to larachidiac@pursuelb.com, clearly stating the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.