Requires a Cover Letter?: 
yes
Application Submissions Guideline: 

Upon submission, please include "Country Finance Manager" in the subject of the email

- Applications without Cover letter will not be considered

-Only short-listed candidates will have their applications acknowledged

- Please include the details of three professional references in your CV ( Name, Phone Number, Email Address, Company's name)  

-Concern is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

-Any attempts to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification

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About the role

You will report to the Country Finance Controller also based in Lebanon and will line manage the two Finance Officer, and Finance assistant, and liaise with Administrative staff, including HR, Logistics and IT function, Programme Managers and CMT members.

Your purpose: The Country Finance Manager (CFM) is responsible to manage all aspects of the finance function of the Concern Worldwide country Programme in Lebanon, to achieve objectives in line with Concern’s policies, procedures and standards.

You will be responsible for:

Financial System

  • Ensure that the country financial management systems & records are adequate in order to identify and protect the assets & interest of the organization.
  • Maintain and update systems for efficient  & effective management of assets
  • Ensure adequate controls over cash & bank management are constantly monitored & updated to minimise the risk of fraud or misappropriation.
  • Closely monitor all financial activities, and keep the country financial controller advised of all situations, which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial management performance.

Financial Control

  • Maintain an effective & efficient system of internal controls which comply with Concern Worldwide’s financial guidelines.
  • Review existing systems on an on-going basis in order to maintain an adequate level of internal controls, in compliance with Concern’s policies and procedures.
  • Oversee compilation of financial records & accounts in a timely and accurate fashion and in line with international accounting standards & donor regulations.
  • Ensure that the country financial operations comply with legal & statutory requirements e.g. audit & financial reporting to all relevant national authorities.
  • Keep up to date with donor regulations and ensure that all controls are in place to meet donor compliance.
  • Manage internal and external audits that are carried out as per Concern requirements; support the Country Management team to prepare management responses; ensure all agreed remedial actions are undertaken in a timely manner
  • Undergo regular and random checks for compliance.
  • Ensure accurate payroll prepared and paid to the respective staffs’ bank balances on time, coordinate process with HR manager.
  • Preparation of monthly cash Forecast to meet needs in country for the whole Programme,
  • Supervision of the bank accounts ensuring limits are not breached, whilst ensuring there is sufficient cash in the our bank accounts and the safe
  • Participate in annual inventory/stock/FA count process.
  • Assist in preparation of year-end forms for timely submission to HQ
  • Assist in the preparation of Finance Reporting Packages for Head Office.
  • Assume the lead in assisting budget owners in preparation of donor budgets including budget template preparation, consolidation of the budget from different departments, and mapping the budget to the chart of accounts ahead of review by the CFC.

Financial Reporting

  • Manage timely & accurate preparation of data for monthly management accounts, budget-holders, and Country Management team to ensure that they can monitor the budget utilization and take appropriate action on any significant variances.
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual internal organizational budget and subsequent revisions and of donor budgets.
  • Reconcile all balance sheet items on a monthly basis, in accordance with Concern Worldwide policies & procedures based on transactions details provided by Shared Service Accountant.
  • Provide financial analysis where necessary especially on maximizing available funds and advice to CD.
  • Support budget owners in monitoring their budgets and understanding their management accounts
  • Prepare and review donor financial reports & ensure timely submission.
  • Create and upload new Chart of Accounts to MGP.
  • Process the Support Cost Allocation as part of the monthly management accounts process including following up on submission of timesheets and transport reports and reviewing appropriate allocations to donors.

Staff Management & Capacity Building

  • Provide line management to the Finance team.
  • Train and develop the capacity of the local finance team to ensure that a good standard of financial management is maintained.
  • Monitor and review performance of these staff and hold them accountable for meeting their success criteria; give corrective feedback where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance
  • Ensure that work within the team(s) is planned and organised in a way which will meet the organisation’s needs in the most cost effective manner possible; ensuring that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working efficiently
  • Train and develop the capacity of the local partners to ensure that a good standard of financial management is maintained.
  • Build the capacity of non-finance staff, particularly managers and budget owners, in relevant financial issues
  • Ensure that non-finance staff understand the chart of accounts, project structure and donor codes, ensuring donor funding is mapped correctly

Other financial duties, partner and general systems support

  • Facilitate internal, external & donor spot checks & audits,
  • Ensure that financial evaluation (CLOFAT) is carried before partnership agreement is signed and organise control visit to partner organizations.
  • Review Partners’ financial reports against supporting documents, flag out any issue of non-compliance and follow up on any missing document.
  • Ensure monthly reconciliation of all partners accounts
  • Ensure proper filling off all financial documents as per concern policy,
  • Investigate and implement procedures for statutory deductions, social security & taxes are complied with & to liaise with relevant authorities in this respect.
  • Actively participate in the country management team (CMT) meetings and be proactively involved in the decision making processes.
  • Work with the CFC and the Systems Function management to support development of policies and procedures for procurement, logistics, HR and IT.
  • Support training of staff in procurement, budget management and systems policies and procedures as appropriate.
  • Participate in tender process with Procurement teams.

Other

  • Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
  • Support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4) and Concern Code of Conduct to the team, partner and stakeholders and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
  • Actively participate in Concern accountability initiatives (communication strategy, participation and CRM for example) ensuring that they are integrated into the project
  • Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Shared service accountant and Country Director.  

 

Your skills and experience will include:

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

  • Accounting degree, Master’s degree is a plus.
  • More than 5 years-experience in a similar position ideally including previous Concern experience
  • Experience in developing staff technical and management capacities
  • Experience managing donor grants
  • Fluent in English
  • Empathy with Concern’s goals and a commitment to capacity building, protection and participation including Concern’ s P4
  • Familiarity with broader systems development including procurement, logistics, HR and IT.
  • Experience of working/living in insecure and sensitive environments
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail

We would also like:

  • Fluency in written and spoken French & English.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate.
  • Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team,
    politically and culturally sensitive.
  • Ability to cope with stress; work under pressure often to strict deadlines.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, sense of humour, and patience.
  • Ability to motivate and develop the skills of others.
  • Facilitation and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills.

 

Expired

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Last modified: 
17 Jun, 2021
Intervention Sector(s):
Humanitarian & Development Financing
Application Deadline:
Monday, 21 June 2021
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
For one year
Salary
This Position will be under grade 8, with a monthly salary of 3,300 USD
Salary Range:
> 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details:
Accounting degree, Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience Requirements:
5 to 10 years
Arabic Language:
None
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
Good
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • North Lebanon