TOR Admin Finance Consultant

Project Overall Objective

DAWRIC overall objective is to build the capacity of women and broad-based support for their active involvement in public life to: 

-Combat poverty among Lebanese women

-Ensure gender equality in political life and decision-making processes

Project Specific Objectives

DAWRIC specific objectives are:

-Women are actively involved in local decision-making processes supported by local communities.

-Greater connection between concerns of urban/ rural women and the strategies of local authorities is established.

-National and emerging coalitions are better able to progress women’s participation in public life.

-Women participation in public life” advocacy campaigns are better designed and managed through evidence-based data.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The British Council is seeking an Admin and Finance consultant to ensure DAWRIC project financial planning and expenditures are carried-out in compliance with British Council and European Union standards 

Expected Results/Description of Responsibilities

-Coordination with PM to stay updated on planning and  forecasting  key budget lines, reforecasting plans to present to the EC,  monthly cashflow forecasts for Lebanon

-Ensure the timely payment of all invoices, including vendor set-up and adherence to payment terms as per contracts

-Ensure compliance to internal procurement policies

-Manage all tax related arrangements in Lebanon ensuring all taxes are reflected in the budget; ensure VAT, Stamp duty and income tax requirements are reflected in contracts and paid on time, where necessary.

-Ensure all original expenditure evidence is stored according to internal policy and project IKM plan and protocols 

-Ensure that all the required financial and non-financial information is available prior to the audit

-Liaise with auditors and manage the audits

-Receive the audit report, follow-up on findings and forward to the relevant internal stakeholders

-Monthly reconciliation and internal checks on correct GL codes and WBS’s

-Checking procurement has been followed and documentation is saved

-Support with preparation of 6 monthly EC invoice which UK will raise

-Manage G-drive storage of all finance related documentation

-Manage storage of hard copies of all financial related documents

-Flag any financial risks, issues immediately to Project Manager

Timeline

The Admin and Finance consultant should be available from August 2017 until September 2018. The number of days will be agreed upon with the Senior Project Manager 

Management 

The assignment will be carried out under the overall guidance of DAWRIC Senior Project Manager based in Beirut, Lebanon in coordination with the British Council Regional Finance.

Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements

Only consultants with the following competencies and experience will be considered:

-A minimum of four years of experience of working with international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) and/or government agencies in Finance 

-Good knowledge and experience in EU financial compliance

-Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required

-Proficient in Microsoft Excel 

-Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills 

-Able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously 

-Strong communication and presentation skills

-Up to date CV; which should clearly highlight past experiences in similar assignments

-Outline of how he/she fits the requirements of the consultancy;

-The daily rate/cost required 

-Confirmation that he/she can meet the above mentioned timeline. 

The application should be submitted by email by 17 August to the following:

Dalal Mcheik 

HR Co-ordinator 

Email: job.vacancy@lb.britishcouncil.org

Website: https://www.britishcouncil.org.lb/en/about/jobs/admin-support-officer-co...