Vacancy: Lebanon Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Finance Manager to lead on developing and maintaining our financial and organisational systems in Lebanon, enabling us to increase our impact on the lives of refugee women.

Job Title: Finance Manager (Part-Time)

Location: Lebanon

Reports to: Country Program Manager

 

About Makani

Makani is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to advancing freedom, equality, and dignity for refugee women and girls. Guided by the belief that every woman has the right to safety, opportunity, and self-determination, Makani provides spaces where refugee women can heal, learn, and thrive. 

Makani works in both Lebanon and the UK. In Lebanon, we engage primarily with Syrian and Palestinian refugee women through programs that focus on economic empowerment, education, and therapeutic arts. These initiatives provide practical skills and modest income opportunities while also fostering resilience, creativity, and confidence. By combining training with community-based activities, Makani helps women strengthen their voices, claim their rights, and actively contribute to the well-being of their families and communities.

Our work goes beyond immediate relief; it is about building long-term dignity and agency. Every project is designed to create sustainable impact, ensuring that women are not only supported in overcoming trauma but are also empowered to transform their own lives and inspire change around them.

 You can read more about our work here and find out more about who we are here.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a part-time Finance Manager to support Makani Lebanon’s financial operations. This role will be key in ensuring transparent financial management, compliance with donor requirements, and smooth implementation of projects that directly impact marginalised communities. The Finance Manager will also work closely with Makani’s UK-based Finance and Administration Manager to ensure cross-organisational financial transparency and accountability.

 

  • Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and implement accounting and control procedures in line with organizational and donor standards.

  • Review expenses for accuracy, ensuring compliance with project budgets and funding guidelines.

  • Prepare monthly financial statements and reports (cash flow, income statements, balance sheets).

  • Prepare donor financial reports and ensure compliance with donor regulations.

  • Reconcile accounts, manage liquidity, and oversee payments of taxes and other obligations.

  • Prepare and submit charity accounts as necessary, ensuring Makani meets its legal obligations around financial reporting in Lebanon.

  • Manage payroll and staff payments.

  • Support programme staff and directors in developing budgets for fundraising proposals and new donor applications.

  • Work closely with Makani's UK-based Finance and Administration Manager to ensure cross-organisational transparency and management, enabling integration of Lebanon’s finances into the wider organisational budget for presentation to the UK Charity Commission.

  • Support the preparation and monitoring of annual and project-based budgets.

  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to program teams to ensure efficient resource use.

  • Other relevant duties as appropriate.

  

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field (preferably within NGOs).

  • Proficiency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).

  • Strong knowledge of donor compliance and financial regulations in Lebanon.

  • Familiarity with requirements for charity financial reporting in Lebanon (or willingness to quickly develop this knowledge).

  • Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

  • Ability to work effectively in high-stress and sensitive contexts.

  • Commitment to Makani’s values of inclusivity, empowerment, and community resilience.

To Apply

Please email team@makani.org.uk  including:

  • CV - no more than two sides A4

  • Cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role - no more than two sides A4

Deadline: We are reviewing and interviewing suitable candidates as they come in.

Makani is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.