Financial Officer

• Responsibilities:
• Ensure the integrity of the organization’s financial data and maintain a database of all records
• Supervise the general accounting, accounts payable, school reimbursements, cash management, financial, contract accounting and reporting, payroll operations, employees’ timesheets, and government registrations
• Review, approve and suggest all journal entries, as well as review and approve all cash and investment reconciliations
• Oversee and manage the financial reporting function, including the preparation of financial statements and grants reporting and management processes
• Ensure that the system of internal control is operating in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures and is being adhered to within Finance and within the rest of the organization.
• Identify any shortcomings in the organization’s internal controls and, in liaison with the CEO, report on any proposed changes for approval,
• Coordinate with the development team to ensure consistency of reporting
• File taxes
• Maintain the organization’s system of accounts and keep books and records on all company transactions and assets
• Monitor the management, efficiency, and evolution of all banking relationships, financial returns, cost structures, and processes
• Establish, document, and communicate major economic objectives and policies for the organization
• Oversee the budget planning process and serve as a resource to team budget managers and trackers
• Provide data to the CEO to aid in the analysis of the general ledger, expenses, and balance sheet accounts
• Manage the organization’s petty cash
• Process credit card statements and staff reimbursements
• Under the direction of the CEO, assist in ensuring a constant state of audit-readiness
• Ensure a strong working relationship between Finance and the operating departments;
• Submit to the CEO monthly reports showing budget and actual expenditure on all Government grants (or any other grants that are subject to audit) and liaise with Teach For Lebanon’s Data & Impact team on reports.

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance; master’s degree in accounting preferred
• Experience managing an accounting department within a transaction heavy environment required
• Previous management experience required
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to effectively communicate in writing, over the phone, and in-person
• Strong work ethic; appreciation for deadlines and adherence to project plans
• Proficient in Excel, accounting software packages commonly used within small and medium-sized organizations, and Internet-based technology solutions
• Ability and desire to thrive in an entrepreneurial, results-oriented culture

Package includes Competitive salary based on experience with NSSF and Medical-Life Insurance benefits.

Other: Willingness to work some weekends and evenings to facilitate teaching fellow Professional Development Conferences