Finance Manager

JOB TITLE: Finance Manager

LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon

ABAAD PURPOSE:

ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Finance Manager has direct responsibility for the project budget, finance, and operations’ related activities, from assisting in developing a fiscal strategy to creating projections and reports, from purchasing project equipment to managing office space and capital investments.

REPORTING LINES:
Post holder reports to:  ABAAD Executive Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and track annual fiscal plans

• Create and present monthly and quarterly financial projections and reports, to specific deadlines and ensure the accuracy of these reports;

• Track program and project budgets and cash flow;
• Track revenues from all funding sources;  
• Process all bills, checks, and expense reimbursements;
• Liaise with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out;

• Manage budgets;
• Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a business-related field preferred;
• At least five years progressively responsible financial management experience in a complex, dynamic environment such as an academic setting, or nonprofit  organization;
• Ability to juggle complex multiple priorities and to work well independently with little administrative support;
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information in strictest confidence;
• Trustworthiness and excellent interpersonal and communications skills;
• Impeccable attention to detail;
• Technically skilled; proficient in computer applications especially Microsoft Office, and financial software;
• Strong leadership experience in budgeting, financial planning, and analysis;
• Demonstrated management skills;
• A foundation in nonprofit accounting;