ROLE TYPE: Full Time, 1 year FTC

LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon

REPORTING TO: Head of Corporate Services

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 3rd September 2024

ABOUT ARK:

ARK is a social enterprise, empowers local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity, and hope for the future.

 We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability - and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implement

About The Role

ARK's Corporate Services department provides general guidance, administrative and financial support services to all other departments, ensuring compliance with internal governance obligations and procedures.

As the Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing compliant implementation of a British Embassy funded programme in Lebanon. You will be instrumental in ensuring project funds are spent in accordance with both donor and ARK rules and regulations by providing guidance and training to project staff, carrying out routine checks on project expenses as part of internal controls and auditing project expense and procedures as necessary.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure Lebanon based HMG funded project is implemented in compliance with donor rules and regulations.
• Approve all project payment requests submitted by support services departments (HR and Procurement). This includes:
• Recruitment files for consultants.
• Procurement files for equipment and services purchases.
• Travel documentation for air ticket and accommodation purchases.
• Staff payroll.
• Personnel travel reimbursements (ground transportation, communication expenses, subsistence claims etc.).
• Reject incorrect payment requests and provide guidance on corrective action required.
• Provide constructive feedback on re-occurring errors to eliminate future errors.
• Provide recommendations for staff training and carry out training for project staff.
• Review monthly financial reporting supporting documents prior to submission to ARK's client.
• Identify policy and procedural violations, missing information, missing documents, approvals etc.
• Stay current on client regulations and requirements.
• Lead on annual project financial audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements related to ARK Lebanon branch office registration.
• Serve as focal point for ARK Lebanon internal reporting of any incidents of fraud, corruption or bribery.
• Perform internal ad-hoc reviews and scheduled internal audits on project expenditure.
• Assist Head of Corporate Services in continuous monitoring on the effectiveness of organisational policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Requirements

Requirements

Core Competencies

• Communication - good listening, writing, and speaking skills, setting out logical arguments clearly and adapting language and form of communication to meet the needs of different people/audiences.
• Planning and Organising - the ability to develop clear, efficient and logical approaches to work.
• Attention to Detail - closely observing and managing small aspects of tasks, ensuring accuracy and precision in work.
• Teamwork - the ability to work effectively as part of a team, including the ability to collaborate, build relationships, and optimise a team's performance.
  
  
  

Technical Skills, Experience And Qualifications

Essential:  

• A degree or vocational qualifications in a relevant field, or a commensurate level of experience for the role.
• Experience working with international governmental donors, INGOs, or companies with public sector funding, familiar with donor/public sector compliance.
• Demonstrable experience in audit or compliance.
• Excellent written English.
• Enjoy analytical tasks and identifying and rectifying issues.
• Good numeracy and auditing skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Excel skills.
  
  

Desirable:

• Financial, audit or compliance qualifications
• An English language qualification.
• Relevant professional compliance or finance certifications.
  
  
  

Benefits

Why join ARK?

Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those in need.

Global Reach: Collaborate with international experts and local stakeholders.

Innovation: Engage in pioneering solutions for sustainable change.

Career Growth: Expand your horizons with varied projects and challenges.

Our People

Our team covers a diverse range of professional backgrounds, from diplomacy, humanitarian, development and the military, to the UN, civil society groups, multilateral organizations, journalism and the private sector.

Smart: We think deeply about things. We're proud of our institutional knowledge and our grounding in rigorous research, which we use to make informed decisions.

Humble: Our work leaves little room for pride or arrogance. Our operating environment is constantly evolving, and we recognize out limitations. We believe in and rely on the education and experiences of others while remaining quick to read, invite feedback, and ask sensible questions.

Accountable: Each of us want ARK, its partners, and beneficiaries to succeed. This means taking initiative, assuming ownership when necessary and never giving up on our beneficiaries. We are committed and accountable, to both our donors and the communities we serve.

Collegiate: We know we are stronger together and that every contribution counts. We trust each other and always support each other.

Outspoken: We tackle diverse challenges, and we always want to find the best solution to a problem. We aren't afraid to share our opinions, and we want to hear those of others too.

ARK Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. ARK Group does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. We welcome all kinds of diversity. ARK Group places human dignity at the center of its development and stabilization work and is this committed to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adults. All ARK Group employees and related personnel are expected to share this commitment and only those who also uphold these values will be recruited as part of our team. This vacancy is therefore subject to a range of due diligence checks