Finance 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 Officer

Finance Manager (FM) to plan and manage the overall financial flow and resources of NAHNOO and keep accuracy of all accounting records, monitoring & 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 team, mainly the Directors, Procurement Manager, Grants Manager.

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

· Perform monthly bank, cash and suppliers reconciliations

Financial reporting & analysis tasks

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

· Provide comparative budget reports for each project on a monthly basis (budget vs actual)

· Develop the annual master budget

·Follow up on updates of the inventory register the Admin Officer

·Support in developing budget proposals with the Grants Department

· Prepare organizational internal reports, budgets and projections

· Follow up cash flow progress per project

· Ensure grants financial requirements are respected as per agreements with donors

Payroll, taxation & external auditor collaboration

·Prepare the payroll calculation & pay slips of NAHNOO's employees and monthly contracted consultants to file with their timesheets

· Tend to the preparation (calculation) and declaration of employees's Social Security benefits & Tax on Salary 

· Assist the auditor to develop NAHNOO’s annual financial statements (financial year closing) and submission of NSSF & Tax on Salary 

General tasks

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

· Assist in drafting missing financial policies and procedures

· Review documentation compliance of accounting files for each project and for the organization and share findings with Procurement Manager for follow up action

· Filing and scanning the accounting documents 

· Maintain communication with NAHNOO's banks: coordination & follow up on ban accounts & transactions

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

* Previous professional experience in a non-profit organization is mandatory (minimum 4 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

* Experience using Silicon accounting software is an advantage

Key Competencies

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

* Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

*  Excellent organizational skills, punctuality and ability to meet deadlines

* Ability to work under pressure

* Very good analytical skills

* Detail-oriented

* Team spirit & high motivation

* Conflict management skills