Finance Manager

Project Background The purpose of the Lebanon Enterprise Development (LED) project is to increase employment opportunities for Lebanese citizens and facilitate the provision of business development services and solutions to Lebanese firms, enabling them to expand their activities, increase sales and create jobs. Objective of Position The Finance Manager will provide financial support to the project and in accordance with Chemonics’ highest standards and USAID regulations. Job responsibilities are concentrated in the spheres of accounting and financial management. Specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities Process the monthly field office project expenditures (locals), submit locals to HO on monthly basis; Perform financial tracking of local sub-contractors and fixed price contracts; Confirm backup documentation is complete for local employment agreements including both long- and short-term; Review personal files and ensure full compliance prior to making payroll; Process payment of vendors and check preparation; Maintain Short Term and Long Term LOE tracker; Prepare monthly bank reconciliation; Prepare wire transfer request; Respond to home office requirements and needs; Prepare monthly financial projections for the project; Perform financial analysis upon request; Other duties as assigned. Place of Assignment The Finance Manager will be based in the project’s field office in Beirut, Lebanon, and travel throughout Lebanon as needed.  Reporting The Finance Manager will report directly to the Deputy Director of Finance and Administration, or equivalent. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics or other relevant field; Arabic and English fluency required; Minimum four years of experience in finance management; Previous professional experience with international donor programs, particularly USAID strongly preferred; In depth knowledge of the operating environment and employment regulations in Lebanon; Experience in bookkeeping and accounting; Results-oriented professional capable of achieving targets and goals set in cooperation with the client, counterparts, and stakeholders; Demonstrated ability to work productively within a team; Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills; Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment; Computer skills including strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Office applications.