Finance Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Manage and monitor project budgets for NGO-funded programs, ensuring alignment with approved proposals and donor guidelines
  • Act as budget controller for multiple projects, tracking expenditures, burn rates, and variances
  • Prepare and update budget forecasts, revisions, and reallocations in coordination with program managers
  • Conduct budget vs. actual analysis and provide clear financial insights to management
  • Ensure proper allocation of shared costs and compliance with internal financial procedures
  • Support donor financial reporting, audits, and financial reviews
  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely monthly and quarterly closures
  • Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and HR to ensure financial consistency across departments
  • Support the preparation and revision of the project budget in line with the approved proposal, work plan, and donor requirements.
  • Monitor budget execution and cash flow, tracking expenditures, forecasts, and variances.
  • Prepare and contribute to periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc).
  • Ensure consistency between budget, accounting records, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with donor rules, donor contractual requirements, and internal financial procedures.
  • Review expenditure eligibility, budget allocation, and supporting documentation.
  • Support audits, voucher verifications, and financial reviews by donors or external auditors.
  • Work closely with project, finance, procurement, HR, and operations teams to ensure coherent financial planning and implementation.
  • Provide guidance to project staff on budget-related matters and donor compliance.
  • Applies and follows code of ethics, values, mission, and vision of Order of Malta – Lebanon
  • Performs other related duties assigned by the Management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or any related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in budget control or financial management.
• Proven experience with donor-funded projects.
• Solid experience in budget monitoring, financial reporting, and audits.
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Communication skills
• Possess a humanitarian spirit
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and under stressful situations
• Ability to adhere to ethical considerations and guidelines
• Strong analytical and budget control skills
• Excellent command of Excel and financial tools
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Computer literate, advance knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Proficient in Arabic and English; proficiency in French is a strong advantage (written and spoken).