Finance And Administration Manager

Solidar Suisse is a non-governmental organization (NGO) whose purpose is to assist disadvantaged, persecuted and oppressed people in Switzerland and worldwide.  Solidar Suisse has been operating in Lebanon since September 2012.   Having its main office in Habbouch / Nabatieh district, Solidar Suisse is seeking for an experienced and highly motivated   Finance and Administration Manager The Finance and Administration Manager is in charge of all financial and administrative matters of and provides support to the project office. She/he will be responsible for the administration department and provides guidance to and supervision of the staff. The Finance Manager ensures effective implementation of the financial policies and procedures according to the Solidar Suisse guidelines and in compliance with donors’ requirements and local rules and regulations. She/he is part of the senior management team. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: -        Ensures correct and effective financial accounting, financial planning, controls and reporting  (monthly financial closing, yearly closing, donor reporting) -       Ensures compliance with financial policies and regulations of the organisation and donors -       Assess options for improving financial systems, processes and procedures -       Organise  and ensure annual external audits and deals with all outstanding findings raised by the auditors during the audit process -       Overall relation with banks, including opening and closing accounts, negotiations of conditions -       Based on forecasted expenses, establishes transfer requests to HQ , ensures  smooth cash flow and supervises petty cash transactions in the office  -       Supports the operational departments in drawing  and following up on project budgets, provides monthly financial reports and establishes financial forecasts inclusive relevant financial analysis -       Provides support to the Cash Transfer Program Team and is responsible for the collaboration  to the financial service provider -       Ensures administrative and HR Management incl. monthly pay rolls and provides support to line managers in HR related questions -       In collaboration with the lawyer, advises and supports the country representative on questions related to local labour law. -       Ensures systematic filling / documentation -       Manages and follows-up all contractual office issues     Requirements: -       University degree in Business administration, finance, HR management or related domain -       At least 3- 5 years of professional experience in a similar function, experience with other I/NGOs is an asset -       Excellent command in oral and written Arabic and English -       Strong analytical and conceptual skills -       Ability to work and perform under pressure -       Proven skills in leading a team -       Elevated sense of organisation   We offer an interesting and challenging position in a dynamic working environment and attractive remuneration according to salary scale.