Finance Director

About nafda:
nafda is a grassroots movement transforming education in Lebanon by placing schools and communities at the heart of social change. nafda’s mission is to mobilize school communities by anchoring our core values of: Engaged Citizenship, Good Governance and Social Justice in response to Lebanon’s deepening crises.

The work is based on 3 main pillars:

• Transforming Learning Experiences: We facilitate connections between schools, their communities and each other and promote collaboration to identify needs and implement projects → for students to gain access to the tools and skills necessary as 21st-century learners and agents of social change.
• Embedding Core Values: We develop tools and initiatives that foster active citizenship and influence communities → to strengthen social cohesion between schools, their surrounding communities, and local actors.
• Facilitating Networking Opportunities for Knowledge Sharing & Advocacy: We encourage peer-to-peer collaboration among principals and creating spaces for knowledge sharing → to strengthen the supportive network of principals and inform recommendations for policies based on grassroots insights.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Accounting & Bookkeeping:

• Record and maintain all financial transactions.
• Prepare payments in accordance with fund availability and ensure all supporting documents and payment proofs are collected and archived.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, petty cash, and suppliers.

2. Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare and submit donor-specific financial reports according to each grant agreement.
• Prepare monthly budget vs actual comparative reports per project.
• Support the Grants team in developing project budgets and proposals.
• Develop and monitor the organization’s annual master budget.
• Track and report cash flow projections per project.
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports, forecasts, and analysis for decision-making.
• Ensure all grant-related financial terms are respected in line with donor requirements.

3. Payroll, Taxation & Audit Coordination:

• Process monthly payroll, pay slips, and timesheet tracking for employees and consultants.
• Calculate and declare Social Security (NSSF) and Tax on Salary contributions.
• Support the annual financial audit process and the preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support timely submission of yearly declarations.

4. Financial Policy & Compliance:

• Regularly review and update nafda’s financial management policies and procedures.
• Support drafting of new financial and procurement policies as needed.
• Ensure accounting documentation is complete and aligned with audit requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with banking institutions, ensuring proper handling of accounts and transactions.
• Monitor updates to financial regulations in Lebanon and assess implications for nafda operations.

5. Administration & Filing:

• Oversee proper filing and digital archiving of all accounting and financial documentation.
• Follow up with Admin Officer on the inventory register and asset tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the NGO sector.
• Proven experience in accounting, donor budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Familiarity with Lebanese tax and labor law.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic; French is a plus.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.