Financial Manager (NGO)

About NAHNOO

NAHNOO is a registered Lebanese Non-Profit Organization. NAHNOO has been working since 2009 as a research, capacity-building and advocacy platform for participatory policymaking, towards an inclusive society in Lebanon. The NGO rallies volunteers across Lebanon and through multidisciplinary and participatory research, capacity-building workshops, and grassroots activities, we provide a platform for youth and professionals to lead the planning and implementation of advocacy campaigns and gain the skills needed to impact policy-making at the local and national levels. 
Info: www.nahnoo.org + FB

Role Financial Manager

The Financial Manager (FM) plans and manages the overall financial flows and resources of NAHNOO and keep accuracy of all accounting records, monitoring and budgeting to see to the organization's financial viability. The FM ensures to keep a transparent, safe and organized system, with input from NAHNOO’s Executive Director, Programs Manager, Grants Manager, Procurement and Administrative Officers.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting tasks

· Record the transactions related to NAHNOO’s projects in the accounting system (Silicon software)

· Prepare payments according to funds availability and making sure all necessary supporting financial documents and signed proof of payment are available  for each expenditure

· Prepare the payroll of NAHNOO’s employees and contracted consultants

· Perform bank and cash reconciliations

Financial reporting & analysis tasks

· Prepare donors financial reports for each project according to grants’ requirements

· Provide comparative budget reports on a monthly basis

l Develop the annual master budget

l Follow up inventory process with  the Admin Officer

l Support in developing budget proposals with the Grants Manager

Work with the External Auditor

· Assist the auditor to develop NAHNOO’s annual financial statements 

· Tend to the preparation, declaration and submission of employees’ Social Security benefits and Tax on Salary.

General tasks

· Review and update NAHNOO’s financial management policies and procedures annually

· Assist in drafting missing financial policies and procedures

· Follow up on any new financial regulatory requirements and their impact on NAHNOO's financial operations

Qualifications & Requirements for position

Educational qualifications & professional experience

· Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administrate specialized in Accounting, Financial Management or related

· Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in Accounting & Financial Administration/management position

· Previous professional experience in a non-profit organization is mandatory (minimum 2 years)

· Strong track record of past performance in positions of leadership with ability to motivate and generate respect and trust from staff and external stakeholders

l Experience using Silicon accounting software is an advantage

Key Competencies

l Computer literacy, including Proficiency in MS Office applications (particularly Excel) and email communications

l Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

l  Excellent organizational skills, punctuality and ability to meet deadlines

l Ability to work under pressure

l Very good analytical skills

l Detail-oriented

l Team spirit

l High motivation and conflict management skills