Senior Finance Officer

Detailed Job Description

• Develop, update, and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and donor guidelines.
• Manage budgeting processes, including preparation, monitoring, and reporting on budgets to donors.
• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and risk assessment to support strategic decision-making and financial sustainability of the NGO.
• Oversee accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations, to maintain accurate financial records.
• Coordinate with project managers to track project expenses, funding utilization, and grant compliance.
• Prepare financial reports, statements, and presentations for the internal management, and external stakeholders including donors, partners, Board Members and auditors.
• Monitor, update, and conduct spot-checks on cash flow, bank accounts, donor fundings, fixed assets, and financial performance, and recommend actions to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings, audits, and financial reviews as required by Lebanese law and Nusaned policies and submits them to the organization's auditer.
• Provide guidance and support to Accounting team members and cashier to promote a culture of compliance and integrity, and contribute to capacity building initiatives.
• Report to the Head of Operation any risk, incident, or discrepancy in a timely and transparent manner.
• Resolve any financial disputes raised by the upper management and donors.
• Perform any additional tasks, when requested by the Head of operations. 

Reports to: Head of Operations.

Supervisory Responsibility: Accountant, Cashier, Driver.

Collaborates and Works with: Executive Director, Head of Programs, Procurement, HR, MEAL & Grants, and Communication.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus.
• Proven 1-2 years of experience in financial management, preferably in an NGO or INGO.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, accounting standards, and donor regulations (e.g., USAID, EU funding).
• Proficiency in financial software (ERP Microsoft Dynamis system is a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills for financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with grant management, fundraising, and donor reporting processes is a must.
• Detail-oriented and high level of constructive attitude and proactivity.
• Demonstrate strong English and Arabic oral and written communication skills.

Nusaned has zero tolerance towards any form(s) of sexual harassment and/or SEA (sexual abuse and exploitation). It expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of harassment or exploitation, be it physical, sexual or psychological. Nusnaed expects all its staff/contractors/sub-contractors/volunteers to be in compliance with the safeguarding/PSEA policy, and any breaches towards this policy would lead to immediate and effective termination of the contract.