World Learning – QITABI 2: Finance Associate

World Learning – QITABI -2: Finance Associate Quality Instruction towards Access and Basic Education Improvement” QITABI-2 Program Background USAID’s “Quality Instruction towards Access and Basic Education Improvement” (QITABI -2) is a five-year program seeking to improve learning outcomes for all students in public primary schools in Lebanon. Its activity targets an estimated 200,000 girls and boys, including those who are registered in second shifts of public schools. World Learning has an immediate vacancy for a Beirut-based “position name” for the USAID-funded Quality Instruction Towards Access and Basic Education Improvement (QITABI-2) in Lebanon. To apply: Please send your resume to recruitment@qitabi.org with the post title on the subject line along with a cover letter (in English) explaining why you are best qualified for this position. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and qualified candidates should apply as soon as possible. Scope and Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities: • Support in maintenance of financial management and accounting control systems • Review all the payment documents for proper coding and supporting documentation • Ensure, in collaboration, with the finance manager, that all policies and procedures are in compliance with World Learning and USAID policies, procedures and requirements • Record all approved payments for local vendors, contractors, and consultancy on tracker • Prepare and maintain all financial internal databases, manage the data electronically and manually • Record financial transactions into the Accounting System on time such as Journal Entries for non -routine expenses • Coordinate with banks and financial institution with regards to the project activities • Update regular financial trackers and finance folder as needed • Coordinate any external events in regard to preparing and paying participants’ transportation and per diem • Keep track of all World Learning Inventory (updates, labeling, tagging). • Provide logistical support to the finance team when needed • Perform other duties as required by the Finance Manager and QITABI 2 Management Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Finance. Advanced Diploma in Accounting from College/Institutions. • 1-2 years of relevant experience. • Demonstrated capacity to manage the financial and administration management functions • Fluency in English, both verbal and written as well as fluency in Arabic is required. Knowledge of regulatory and financial compliance requirements associated with USAID funding • Strong knowledge working on MS Excel and accounting software World Learning is an equal employment opportunity committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.