Finance & Administration Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design & implement reporting system that will ensure overall integrity of financial results as well as the business’ requirements for timely & relevant information i.e;
• Develop detailed P&L’s by Brand & month closing reports;
• Lead the development of strategic plans, annual business plans & budget updates in order to set company’s business targets for growth, operating profits & cash flow;
• Help make corrections as result of changing internal/ external environment;
• Establish processes & procedures to ensure maximum utilization of employed assets & manage company’s risk profile;
• Coordinate programs & initiatives to ensure delivery of cash flow targets;
• Monitor, lead & oversee major projects;
• Advise leadership team of the various business matters while leveraging superior command of financial information;
• Develop & lead the right internal control mechanisms to ensure compliance with internal & external norms & effective protection of company assets;
• Manage Receivables (on time, right first time);
• Oversee Payments to all suppliers (Local & International);
• Repetitive financial keeping i.e. monthly salary slips, develop & update price structures for sku’s & oversee input of all the sku’s received into system;
• Manage & coach finance team to ensure the right level of capability & performance are in place in line with current & future business requirements.

About the Candidate:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced candidate for the position of Finance & Administration Manager in Lebanon.

The selected candidate will develop, align & execute the finance strategy to meet business objectives & support the organization. 

He / She will be responsible for financial controlling, planning, reporting & overall internal controls. 

The Finance & Administration Manager will also manage the company’s risk profile & effective utilization of assets employed in the business and develop talent in the finance organization. 

The selected candidate will be reporting to the CEO.

Core Mandatory Requirements:

Qualification: 

• A Bachelor degree in Finance, or a related field;
• An MBA a plus.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Accounting & Finance with last 2 years in a managerial capacity;
• Experience with database programs.

Professional Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge in IFRS Accounting standards;
• Accountancy & reporting knowledge;
• Proficiency in creating budgets, forecasting financial outcomes, and monitoring variances between actual and projected financial results;
• Familiarity with tax laws and regulations;
• Computer skills;
• Fluent in Arabic and English; French is a plus.

Mandatory Personality Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Ability to build effective teams;
• Excellent analytical skills coupled with commercial acumen;
• Strong coaching & development skills;
• Project & risk management skills;
• Strategic thinking;
• Ability to deliver results in a fast pace environment & deal with multiple stakeholders within & outside business / country.