Finance Officer - DM in Lebanon at Lebanese Red Cross

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Responsible for monitoring and managing budgets related to DMS follow-up.
Validate all invoices related to DMS projects.
Update budgets, monitor expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
Plan and forecast budget requirements and identify potential funding gaps in the overall DMS budget.
Ensure smooth coordination between the DMS and the Finance Section.
Prepare financial reports for review and validation by the Finance Department.
Ensure effective budget communication within the DMS and with project managers.
Ensure the proper management of financial resources through the continuous review and validation of financial documents (budgets, financial reports, cash flow forecasts, etc.) and cross-check accounting documents between the Finance Section and the DM Unit's administration.
Update and analyze variances between budget forecasts and actual expenditures.
Assist in the preparation and development of budgets.
Conduct periodic financial analyses to identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies.
Keep support coordinators regularly informed of any changes affecting ongoing projects.
Organize and follow up on meetings with partners regarding budget monitoring and financial matters.

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Experience in similar volunteer-based organizations or humanitarian organizations