Junior Finance Lead

Accounts Payable & Receivable (All Entities)

• Process supplier invoices and payments in line with agreed procedures
• Ensure all invoices are:
  • Correctly coded (entity, cost centre, grant)
  • Fully supported with documentation
• Maintain accurate records of payables and receivables
• Track payment status and follow up where required

Bank Reconciliations & Cash Control

• Perform monthly (and ideally weekly) bank reconciliations across multiple entities
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain clear reconciliation records and supporting documentation
• Support monitoring of cash balances and movements

Data Entry & Accounting Records

• Record financial transactions accurately in accounting systems (e.g. Xero)
• Ensure correct allocation of:
  • Expenses
  • Income
  • Grants / restricted funds
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate accounting records

Financial Documentation & Audit Trail

• Ensure all transactions are supported by:
  • Invoices / receipts
  • Approvals
  • Relevant supporting documents
• Maintain structured and organised filing systems (digital)
• Ensure documentation is complete, consistent, and audit-ready

Month-End Close Support 

• Support month-end close by:
  • Ensuring all transactions are recorded on time
  • Preparing reconciliation schedules
  • Identifying missing or incomplete items
• Assist in preparing basic schedules (e.g. accruals support, prepayments tracking)
• Submit required information within agreed timelines

Lebanon Local Finance Support 

• Support local finance operations including:
  • Payment processing
  • Payroll coordination (with providers)
  • Vendor and procurement documentation
• Ensure compliance with local documentation and approval requirements

Coordination & Communication 

• Work closely with:
  • Regional Finance Lead
  • Country finance teams
• Respond to queries related to transactions and documentation
• Escalate issues or discrepancies promptly

Process Compliance & Improvement 

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all finance processes
• Identify inefficiencies or recurring issues and suggest improvements
• Support implementation of new tools, templates, and systems