Financial Manager

Objective: To provide effective financial support services to the local development operation. Main responsibilities - Develops accounting standards, policies and procedures in compliance with the by-laws of the consortium - Develops Financial reporting standards, formats and schedules - Coordinates the budgeting process and ensure that the budget reflects all anticipated financial elements - Approves the PMU's financial statements, and any other reports required by the government - Identifies areas of cost reduction and recommend cost reduction programs - Reports relevant cost information periodically to upper management, and generate periodic reports of actual vs. budgeted figures, and review areas Qualifications:  - 12 years experience in accounting or auditing firms or NGOs in Lebanon - Strong command of the principles and techniques of Financial management including planning, budgeting and reporting - High standard of professional ethics and confidentiality - Excellent knowledge of English and arabic; french is a plus - Excellent reporting, communication and interpersonal skills - Prior similar responsibility under USAID programs is essential