Finance Officer

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee and manage the programme budgets Ensure spending remains as projected and value for money is maximized where possible Promote best practice in financial management by ensuring compliance with correct accounting procedures thus facilitating the presentation of quarterly financial reports to donor/funder Record all financial transactions related to the programme as well as maintain accounting records and supporting documents for monthly financial reports Collect petty cash from coordinators and record all transactions in the relevant budget reporting Assist in the end of month review of project journals to ensure proper coding of all payments Hold regular meetings with management to assess project/programme updates Ensure all records are kept up‐to‐date Coordinate with the operations manager on linking company’s finances with project expenditure and reporting Manage all bank transactions, accounts and reconciliations Ensure the timely and accurate submission of financial reports with the support of the operations manager Prepare invoices and payment requests for donors as stipulated in project contracts 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 personal income tax) A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting Good knowledge of Lebanese tax regulations & NSSF Ability to work under stress  Effective organisational skills Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communications and presentation skills Excellent knowledge of MS Office Effective time management skills Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic A minimum 2-3 years of previous experience as an accounting / finance officer required Experience in donor processes and grants preferred – experience with UK contracts is a plus Experience in budgeting and cash management preferred QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS EXPERIENCE HOW TO APPLY If interested, send a resume and cover letter to larachidiac@pursue.com.cy before February 6, clearly stating the job title in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.