For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty

ACTED Lebanon

Acted has been present in Lebanon since 2006, with a coordination office in the capital Beirut and an operational base in Akkar. In response to the Syrian crisis, Acted Lebanon delivers support to refugee and host communities, responding simultaneously to emergency and development needs through a community-driven approach. The NGO also implements projects to rehabilitate infrastructure and territories, and supports civil society and micro-enterprises in the health, education and environment sectors.

You will be in charge of

The Country Finance Manager (CFM) is a key member of the Management Team at country level. He/she will be responsible for Acted financial management in-country under the authority of the Country Director and Finance & Administrative Director in HQ. The CFM ensures that national legislation is adhered to, and that Acted’s financial standards are applied in terms of accounting, financial control systems, internal / external reporting processes, in order to ensure an efficient use of resources. He/She leads, provides technical support and capacity building to the country finance and administrative staff. The CFM shall alert the Country Director and Finance Director in case some major problems arise with a potential financial impact on the mission.

Main duties

Accounting and treasury Management

Accounting management – supervise the accounting cycle for the missionTreasury management – ensure a controlled and smooth cash management

Commitment of expenditures, budget control, & Financial Management

Commitment of expenditure – guaranty budget availability and compliance to Acted and donor’s procedures before releasing paymentsProject budget follow-up, mission’s cost control, internal & external audits – anticipate and mitigate financial risks ensuring operations are run in a compliant and cost-efficient manner

Project financial cycle management

Develop project budgets and reports – ensure the financial feasibility of projects, respecting Acted and donors’ rules and deadlines

Team leadership & other tasks

Manage the team: definition of ToRs, recruitment, appraisal, training, internal mobilityPromote strong & structured articulations with all Acted teamsPlan field missionsPerform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Expected skills and qualifications

Msc in Finance, Audit, Business Management, Economics or equivalent;3+ years of solid experience in financial & budget management;Excellent financial and analytical skills;Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance;Ability to manage a financial team and demonstrate leadership;Ability to monitor and evaluate financial skills of teams through capacity-building efforts;Ability to undertake serious responsibilities and to manage stress efficiently;Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;Prior knowledge of the region an asset.

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Conditions

Salary between 3200 and 3400€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300Contribution to a housing allowance of up to 75% of Acted benchmark or accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthousePension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees coveredContribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contractAnnual leave of 25 to 43 days per yearOne week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security trainingTax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)Psychological assistance

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