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Action against Hunger is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization created in 1979. Its goal is to combat hunger and dangerous situations that threaten men, women, and children. Currently 500 expats and more than 5,000 employees are working for Action against Hunger in more than forty-six countries working in projects concerning four areas of focus: nutrition, health, food security, water, and sanitation. 

In Lebanon, the Syrian crisis continues to generate political, social, and economic pressure due to the war in Lebanon and keeps more than 1.5 million refugees in a situation of increasing vulnerability. In this environment of political, economic, and social uncertainty, our teams have maintained their high levels of humanitarian response and aid to Lebanon. Likewise, our interventions have been maintained in the Bekaa and northern areas, as well as in the south of the country, with a special focus on working in partnership or in consortium with other organizations and on institutional strengthening of the relationship with both donors. institutional, such as with local authorities and entities.  

Position Title: Finance Manager

Background: Accounting, Financial Management, or other related field.

Under the supervision of the Head of Base, the Finance Manager ensures efficient implementation of Action Against Hunger financial procedures at base level. The role is responsible for transparent and effective use of financial resources, accurate accounting, budget follow-up, forecasting, treasury planning, payment controls, donor compliance, and financial risk management. The Finance Manager also ensures strong financial documentation and archiving, supports audits and donor reporting, manages the finance team, and provides financial guidance to program and support departments.

Objective 1: Budget management, forecasting and financial analysis (35%)

1. Review monthly expenditures and ensure costs are correctly allocated and coded to the appropriate projects, budget lines, accounting codes, and donor requirements.
2. Review financial and accounting documents to ensure they are complete, accurate, properly supported, and ready for recording.
3. Monitor project budgets, actuals, and forecasts to identify under- or overspending and financial risks early and follow up on corrective actions with the relevant teams.
4. Act as the finance focal point for proposal budgets for the base and work on budget amendments, reallocations and extensions when required, in coordination with the Finance Coordinator and relevant teams.
5. Lead regular budget follow-up with the Head of Base, Program Managers, and support departments, and consolidate and update project forecasts/BFUs.
6. Ensure spending is followed against the approved donor budget, including budget lines, quantities, unit costs and applicable donor rules.
7. Monitor projects managed in different currencies and the impact of exchange-rate changes on budgets and ensure the correct applicable exchange rates are used.
8. Monitor cost coverage, commitments, project eligibility periods and liquidity needs, and flag budget or liquidity risks early.
9. Manage and regularly update the base CCP, ensuring proper coverage of HR positions, premises and recurring base costs such as internet, office supplies, and other monthly running costs.
10. Support the preparation and follow-up of the Annual Base Budget.
11. Support the monthly fleet plan by ensuring proper budget coverage for vehicles and drivers and correct allocation of related costs.
12. Train Heads of Departments and Budget Holders or any newcomers on proper budget management, including budget planning, monitoring, forecasting, expenditure tracking, and ensuring compliance with organizational procedures.

Objective 2: Treasury, payments and financial controls (25%)

1. Supervise cash, bank and financial service provider transactions and ensure appropriate financial controls are applied.
2. Monitor advances and ensure they are cleared up on time with complete and valid supporting documents.
3. Ensure invoices and payment documents meet Action Against Hunger, legal and donor requirements before payment.
4. Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure payments are properly prepared, validated, submitted, and recorded on time.
5. Monitor cash service provider balances by project and ensure sufficient funds are available for planned payments and activities.

Objective 3: Accounting, monthly closure, and reconciliations (20%)

1. Ensure accurate and timely accounting and monthly closure, applying the accrual basis, ensuring costs, and supporting documents from Logistics, Technical and other teams are submitted and recorded in the correct month. Follow on and report late invoices or documents.
2. Review and validate monthly payroll from a financial perspective, including coding, allocations, and budget coverage before posting/payment.
3. Ensure monthly reconciliations are completed for bank accounts, cashboxes, and cash service providers, with differences followed up and resolved.
4. Support donor financial reporting for the base when required, ensuring accounting data is accurate, properly supported, and free from accounting errors, and assist in preparing or reviewing financial reports in line with donor requirements and deadlines.

Objective 4: Compliance, audits, and team management (20%)

1. Provide clear financial guidance and induction to finance staff and other relevant team members on procedures, controls, and donor requirements.
2. Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of Action Against Hunger financial information and records.
3. Ensure financial and contractual supporting documents are properly maintained and archived, with good archiving quality and monthly archiving completed at 100% as part of the monthly closure.
4. Provide the Head of Base and relevant departments with financial analysis, financial information and advice as required to support planning and decision-making.
5. Report regularly to the Head of Base and Finance Coordinator on key financial issues, risks, priorities, and follow-up actions.
6. Plan and coordinate financial preparation for internal and external audits, donor spot checks, and financial reviews, and follow up on recommendations.

Objective 5: Security

1. Respect Follow the mission and base security rules and ensure the finance team complies with applicable security procedures.
2. Report relevant security information or non-compliance with the responsible security focal point..

Objective 6: Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger

1. Support emergency interventions when required and within the employee’s responsibilities and abilities.
2. Support activities that contribute to Action Against Hunger’s humanitarian objectives when required.
3. Promote gender equality in humanitarian and development work.

Objective 7: Gender & Safeguarding (cross-cutting)

1. Promote a safe and equitable work environment and apply the Anti-Harassment Protocol and Gender Policy.
2. Know and comply with Action Against Hunger safeguarding policies and procedures.
3. Promote gender equality in humanitarian and development work.

Training/ Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant professional certification is an asset.

Technical specific knowledge: 

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial management.
• Strong knowledge of donor-funded projects and donor compliance.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Good knowledge of treasury, bank, and payment controls.
• Strong control and error-detection skills.
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, impartiality, and organization.
• Advanced Excel skills and good command of accounting/ERP systems.

Previous experience: 

• At least 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Experience with an international organization is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing a portfolio of donor-funded projects.
• Experience with donors such as EU, KfW, UNICEF, AECID, OCHA/LHF or similar donors is an asset.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, and financial controls.
• Previous team management or supervision experience is strongly preferred

Humanitarian Sector Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of the humanitarian context in Lebanon, particularly South Lebanon.
• Knowledge of humanitarian operations and financial requirements.

Action Against Hunger Knowledge: Knowledge of Action Against Hunger tools, systems and financial procedures is a significant advantage.

Languages: Fluent Arabic, Fluency in written and spoken English. French and Spanish are considered an asset

IT and specific systems: Advanced Excel skills. Experience with accounting/ERP systems; knowledge of Agresso/Unit4 is a strong advantage.

Mobility (national/ international): National - Currently in Tyre or nearby area 

Duty Station: The duty station is officially in Tyre office, from Monday to Friday.

Action against Hunger is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work such as but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and/or financial misconduct; We expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through endorsing our code of conduct and other related policies and only those who share our values and code of conduct will be recruited to work for us.

Basic Salary: 2500 to 3000 (USD)