Finance Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:   Finance Management   Responsible for the overall finance function within the Lebanon humanitarian office. Ensure financial function adherence  to Oxfam GB financial guideline, policy and donor’s requirements Provide technical support to programme in project budget preparation and work closely with Sub regional FM during Annual budgeting process Ensure effective, timely and accurate functioning and monitoring of PeopleSoft financial systems (GL), generating necessary reports for the use of managers and  Lebanon humanitarian SMT Adequate financial controls, including control and over viewing payment process Provides timely, high quality consolidated monthly/yearly accounts and financial returns, including but not limited to:   Monthly budget variance reports with analysis and explanation for variances from FYB/YTD budget. Monthly financial forecasts, including cash flow forecast. Maintenance of an up to date financial grid Lead Year end process form financial perspective Ad-hoc reports as requested   Liaise  with  Sub regional Finance manager and ensure timely reports to RC and donors   Partnership & Donor  Management   Support the Finance Officer partnerships in ensuring effective Partner financial management, assessment and monitoring. Support Finance officer partnership analyse and interpretation of accounting information and ensures that Oxfam and partners complies with all the reporting requirements Liaise with donor accountant in preparation of donor financial reports  In coordination with funding team and Partnership Finance Officer ensuring that all donor contract management and internal reporting requirements are met.   Staff Management   To be responsible for the effective performance management of  Finance officer partnership and finance assistant performance management against objectives and organisationally agreed competencies.   SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:   Significant experience in finance, audit and accounting with national or international NGO. Good capacity in donor contract managements Very good computer skills: Word, Excel, Internet and financial application system. Strong capacity in financial budgeting, controlling, auditing and reporting. Good skills of data analysis, Ability to work independently, sense of responsibility and initiative Commitment to Oxfam overall aims and objectives including gender equity, equal opportunity etc in all areas of Oxfam work. Manages resources and respect deadlines with minimum supervision. Good communication and interpersonal skills Recommends and implements improvements Influences ways of working Shows evidence of high level of planning skills Responsible, flexible and adaptable Strong team player and builder Strong organisational skills, detail oriented with ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines. Ability to work and communicate effectively with programme managers, coordinators and partners to insure compliance with Oxfam GB policies and procedures. Ability to adapt to a fast changing environment and numerous, conflicting job requirements. Ability to speak, read, write and work in English and Arabic