Finance Assistant

For more than 20 years, we have delivered programs with impact in both development and humanitarian contexts. As pioneers in a unique approach to learning, both inside and outside of the classroom, we harness play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child’s life, to help children dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using the power of play to transform children’s lives.   

We reach millions of children each year in 15 countries around the world. By collaborating with teachers, governments, communities, and parents, we help children unlock their potential, enabling them to make positive and healthy choices and to create better futures for themselves, their families, and their societies.

Since 2006, Right to Play has been working in Lebanon to support most marginalized children and young people, provide them with access to play-based learning and psychosocial support. In our new strategy 2024-2026, Right to Play will focus on enhancing the learning and social and emotional skills of children affected by crisis through play-based teaching methodologies, providing play-based psychosocial support to improve the holistic wellbeing of children and young people, and supporting young people to fulfill their potential and drive change at local and national levels.

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

About the SA-Beyond Game Project

 Beyond Games is a multi-year project aiming to strengthen children's well-being and coping abilities by equipping them with social-emotional skills. The project seeks to strengthen children well-being and ability to cope, enabling them to thrive in diverse environments through sports-based interventions that focus on building their social and emotional skills, and through addressing their psychosocial needs. Given the current context development in Lebanon, the project will be adapted to meet the emerging needs of children in Lebanon.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance Assistant reports directly to the Finance Officer. This role involves tasks such as data entry, processing financial transactions in accounting system, support in preparing monthly projection for specific locations or projects, review daily expenses log in the field, follow up on operational and program expenses in the field, issue payments, prepare bank reconciliation, ensure that all transactions and supporting documents are complete and properly filed, and making regular visits to partners if required. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Accounting and Administration: (95% of time):

• Record and import all financial transactions into the accounting system. 

• Reconciling account balances. 

• Verify the completeness of documents, ensuring proper supporting documentation is reviewed and approved before processing payments. 

• Ensure proper filing of all transactions. 

• Ensure timely preparation of all payments including employees, beneficiaries, Vendors and Government entities. 

• Record and review all financial transactions in the cashbook, examine and close activity financial reports and operational expenses with related staff. 

• Monitor bank transactions for accuracy; prepare monthly bank reconciliation for final review and approval by the direct supervisor. 

• Verify partner supporting documents and support in field visits recommended by the direct supervisor. 

• Assist the Finance Officer or Finance Manager in the financial report preparation. 

• Support in the procurement committee verification as directed by the supervisor. 

• Collaborate with the Project Officer in reviewing monthly projections. 

• Provide Administrative support to the project team in the project location. 

Performs other duties as assigned.  (5% of Time)

Capacity building/technical support and organizational development

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline.

EXPERIENCE:

• +1 year of experience in accounting or directly related areas.  in accounting or directly related areas

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to work independently with some supervision. 
• Ability to work well under pressure. 
• Integrity and details focused. 
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines. 
• Willingness to assist and support team members.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Understanding of basic financial principles, accounting procedures, and financial statements. 

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word 

• Familiarity with financial software and tools. 

• Keeping financial records organized and easily accessible. 

• Good written and oral communication skills

LANGUAGES

• Fluency written and spoken English and Arabic

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• Previous work experience with an l/NGO
• Good analytical skill 

WHO YOU ARE:

You are highly driven, results-oriented, collaborative and well-rounded leader with a passion for working with

children and youth. You are an exceptional communicator with excellent networking skills.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Target Start Date:           August 2025

Contract Duration:          Fixed/Full-time - until July 2026 with possibility of renewal based on the performance and funds availability.