Position: Country Finance Manager Lebanon
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Reporting Relationship: Country Representative (Line Management) and Regional Finance Manager (Functional Management)
Starting date: ASAP
Application deadline: 27-10-2026
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/update WeWorld’s core budget for the Lebanon operation and provide an analysis to the Country Representative focusing 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 with donor 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.
Provide a proper handover before the end of the assignment.
Job Specifications
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 and Arabic 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
Skills and Abilities
- Strong flexibility and capacity to adapt behavior to the needs of the situation
- Capacity to work autonomously and in problems prevention/resolution
- Proven organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks while fostering quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to identify, initiate and maintain good relationships with partner organizations, donors and national authorities including building professional relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers / leaders
- Good communication, negotiation skills and sensitivity in dealing with local institutions on critical issues
- Cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Strong commitment to the Mission of WeWorld, genuine interest for international cooperation development topics
Equal Opportunities
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and organizational needs, without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, family or parental status, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are committed to building talented teams and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
WeWorld is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. WeWorld has also a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process. WeWorld commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. WeWorld promotes a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace and expects the highest standards of behaviour from all its staff, who are requested to adhere to the principles and behavioural rules defined in the CoEC and the Organisational Policies. The Code of Ethics and Conduct (CoEC), PSEAH, Child safeguarding and all the organisational policies can be found here: https://www.weworld.it/en/about-us/transparency
The recruitment process may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found.
Due to the large number of applications, we apologise in advance and will only respond to those profiles deemed suitable for the role.
