Head of Finance Department
Description:
Main responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and systems to ensure efficient and transparent financial operations.
- Prepare and monitor the annual budget in collaboration with the relevant departments.
- Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and risk assessment to support decision-making processes.
- Monitor and manage cash flow, including timely disbursements and receipts.
- Oversee financial transactions, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and procurement, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provide financial reports and analysis to the management team, board of directors, and external stakeholders as required.
- Develop and maintain financial controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
- Coordinate the financial aspects of grant proposals, budgets, and financial reports for donors and funding agencies.
- Monitor and track grant expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
- Collaborate with program managers to ensure proper financial tracking of project expenses and revenue.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise finance department staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify training needs.
- Coordinate external audits and facilitate the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders as required.
- Maintain an effective internal control system to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
Key Requirements:
- Financial Management and reporting
- Grant and Donor Management:
- Team Management and Capacity Building of the finance department.
- Ensuring compliance with financial policies and processes.
- Conducting regular audits on financial data, documents and processes.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
- Risk Management and identification and developing strategies to mitigate them.
- Stay updated on financial best practices and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- A master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA).
- Minimum 5-year proven experience in a senior financial management role, preferably in an NGO or nonprofit sector.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Effective leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Attention to detail, integrity, and a commitment to upholding ethical standards.
- Experience working with donors and managing grants is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, time-management, multi-tasking and decision-making abilities.
- Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Fluency in Arabic and English (Oral and written) French is a plus.
- Prior experience with USAID and UN Agencies funded projects is a plus.
- High levels of emotional intelligence, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
Last modified:
14 Jun, 2023
Intervention Sector(s):
Agriculture, Environment
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
1 Year-Renewable
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
2000 to 2500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
5 to 10 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City:
- Lebanon