Country Finance Manager Lebanon

Responsabile Amministrazione-Diritti Umani

Descrizione

Position: Country Finance Manager Lebanon 

Location: Beirut, Lebanon 

Reporting Relationship: Country Representative (Line Management) and Regional Finance Manager (Functional Management) 

Family Duty Station: NO  

Starting date: ASAP 

Application deadline: 07/11/2026 

Working Context 

WeWorld has been working in Lebanon since 2006 and is currently supporting vulnerable refugee, IDP and host community populations through WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods, Local Economic Development, Education and Social Cohesion in Bekaa, Baalbek-Hermel, Akkar, Saida and Beirut. Our interventions span immediate emergency response and recovery in view of building preparedness and longer-term resilience for populations affected by conflict and/or displacement. The operation is run by over 50 employees, divided in three offices (Beirut, Zahle and Saida). We work closely with local partners, including NGOs and institutional actors at different levels, and are part of large consortia with other actors. 

Purpose of the Role 

The Country Finance Manager is responsible for all the administrative and accounting processes, including financial reporting, budget planning, development and monitoring. They manage staff within the Finance Department in country. 

MAIN FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

General Administration 

• Track and manage deliverables and timelines related to grants, contracts, vendors, and partners 
• Monitor grant administration to ensure compliance with reporting and expenditure requirements 
• Supervise compliance of administrative documents and their proper filing 
• Ensure the smooth flow of administrative information and data to the HQ 
• Supervise flow of administrative information from project partners and the compliance with MoU 
• Ensure smooth and punctual communications and reporting with local banks 

 

Accounting 

• Supervise and approve regular accounting, including monthly reconciliations, monthly and yearly closing of accounts, monthly journal entries 
• Supervise cash and bank balance checking process when closing the monthly accounts 

 

Financial Reporting 

• Responsible for the preparation of financial reports, in coordination with Regional Finance Manager, and administrative team 
• Ensure the compliance of financial reports with donors’ and internal rules and procedures 

 

Budget & Planning 

• Prepare and regularly monitor/updateWeWorld’s core budget for the Lebanon operation and provide an analysis to the Country Representativefocusing on gaps and risks 
• Collaborate with the Country Representative, Head of Programmes and Project Managers to develop project budgets with quality, on time, in line with the operation’s core budget and according to donors’ regulations
• Review administrative/financial terms of grant contracts before signature (payment & financial reporting schedule, etc.) 
• Collaborate with the Head of Programmes, Project Managers and Procurement & Logistics Managers to regularly monitor actual and forecasted expenses against budget to avoid under and overspending on the projects in compliance withdonor flexibility rules
• Monitor financial flows of ongoing projects
• Anticipate financial risks, present budget updates and mitigation plans and report them to the Country Representative
• Participate with the Country Management Team in reflecting on the evolution of the mission, and the programming of new projects and/or reorientation 

Audit Process 

• Collaborate to the management of financial audit performed on the projects 
• Supervise yearly financial audit on general accounting for local authorities 
• Prepare information and is directly responsible for any assessment/audit performed by donor on WeWorld administrative procedure 

 

Procedure 

• Design and implement administrative routines, procedures, and systems to increase efficiencies within the finance department, in particular relating to better structuring Budget Follow Ups, Forecasts, Payment Follow Ups and optimizing staff roles and responsibilities within the team 
• Update the Local Operational Manual based on WeWorld procedures to implement organizational policies related to the Finance Department 

 

Operational 

• At Country level, liaise with the Human Resources and Procurement and Logistic departments for a fluid and collaborative collaboration 
• Follow-up payments from donors and financial project close-out 

Human Resources 

• Participate in analyzing staffing needs & costs, compensation & benefits 
• Supervise administrative and finance local personnel to complete routine tasks 
• Capacity building of local finance staff and partner organizations in areas such as financial management, administration, good governance and management of accountability and transparency 
• Support the Country Representative and the HR Manager to monitor and revise salary scale, if necessary 

 

Representation 

• Participate in inter-admin meetings with other INGOs and NGOs 
• Ensure official representation for the administrative management of the Mission to the competent authorities 

The duties and responsibilities set forth above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties requested by the Line Manager. Proper handover must be ensured before the end of the assignment.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Knowledge 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Financial/Accounting management 
• Knowledge of institutional donor procedures (AICS, EU, AFD, UN) 
• Fluent in English both written and verbal 

 

Professional experience 

• At least 5 years of specific experience in finance/administrative positions in the international cooperation sector, in similar roles and levels or responsibility 
• Experience of representation to institutions and participation in coordination meetings 
• Experience in budget design and management and monitoring of logistics procedures 
• Experience in using accounting software 
• Experience in managing teams 

Desirable Requirements 

• Knowledge of Arabic would be considered an asset 
• Previous experience in the Middle East Region is an asset 

HOW TO APPLY 

Please, send your CV and Cover Letter to the following address: https://weworld.intervieweb.it/jobs/country-finance-manager-lebanon-732666/it/

The selection process may be closed earlier than planned should a candidate matching the required profile be identified.

Due to the high number of applications, we apologize in advance that only candidates deemed suitable for the role will be contacted.