Glass Technician Jobs - Beirut Lebanon

<p><h4>About us</h4> <p>Whiteshield is an AI-native sovereign intelligence company helping governments move from insight to action and from planning to continuous adaptation. Its platform combines workforce intelligence, economic intelligence, and adaptive policy applications to support decision-makers in real time. Founded in 2011, the company combines public policy expertise, proprietary data assets, and AI-enabled applications to support decision-makers across workforce development, economic competitiveness, and societal transformation.</p> <p>With principal operations in Dubai (DIFC) and Riyadh and a global footprint spanning the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Eurasia, and Asia, Whiteshield serves governments, sovereign institutions, multilateral organisations, and leading corporations worldwide. Its technology portfolio equips leaders with decision intelligence, workforce intelligence, and adaptive policy solutions.</p> <p>Whiteshield’s mission is to help build adaptive societies where every citizen can learn, provide, and connect.</p> <h4>Where you fit in</h4> <p>We’re a high-velocity, impact-driven team building software and data-driven solutions at the edge of innovation. Whether launching products from zero to one or helping clients adapt to emerging technologies, we operate in dynamic environments where experimentation, rapid delivery, and collaboration are constant. AI isn’t an add-on here - it’s embedded in how we design, build, test, and ship. From AI-assisted coding and automated test generation to intelligent architecture reviews and data-driven decision loops, we leverage AI-native workflows to move faster and build smarter.</p> <p>We’re looking for a seasoned technologist who thrives in AI-enabled environments and understands how to amplify engineering output using modern AI tooling. You won’t just manage projects; you will define how AI-driven digital excellence happens here; setting standards for prompt engineering, code generation workflows, automated QA, intelligent documentation, and continuous learning systems.</p> <p>You’re a senior-level engineer with a wide-ranging technical toolkit and a strong bias toward leveraging AI to increase velocity and quality. You’ve built and shipped products, integrated AI into real delivery pipelines, and know how to move from concept to production under pressure. You’re comfortable orchestrating AI copilots, designing human-in-the-loop systems, and embedding automation across the SDLC. You’re also client-savvy. You can lead conversations, uncover needs, manage stakeholders, and translate business objectives into technical and AI-enabled delivery strategies. You understand how to position AI not as hype, but as a pragmatic accelerator - reducing time to value, improving quality, and unlocking new solution spaces. You thrive in fast-paced environments where agility, experimentation, and initiative are essential; and where AI is a core multiplier of team performance.</p> <h4>What you will do</h4> <ul> <li>Architect and build scalable, innovative software solutions; internally and for clients</li> <li>Lead engagements with clients, acting as both a trusted advisor and technical owner</li> <li>Rapidly prototype, iterate, and validate solutions using modern technologies</li> <li>Balance short-term deliverables with long-term vision for scalable systems</li> <li>Work across cross-functional teams to align product goals, timelines, and execution</li> <li>Mentor junior engineers and contribute to growing a culture of technical excellence</li> <li>Evaluate new technologies to be implemented at scale for citizen impact</li> <li>Embed AI-native development workflows across the SDLC, leveraging AI copilots, code generation, automated test creation, and intelligent documentation to increase velocity and quality</li> <li>Design and operationalize AI-assisted engineering practices, including prompt engineering standards, human-in-the-loop review processes, and continuous model evaluation to ensure secure, scalable, and production-ready delivery</li> </ul> <h4>Our core tech stack (flexible)</h4> <ul> <li>Backend: C# / .NET / Python</li> <li>Frontend: React / Next.js</li> <li>Database: MSSQL, Postgres, Elasticsearch, MongoDB</li> <li>Cloud: Azure or Google</li> <li>Dev tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Terraform, Ansible</li> <li>ML/AI: Langchain, LangGraph, N8n, scikit-learn, Ollama, Claude Code</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <h4>What you’ll bring</h4> <ul> <li>6+ years of professional software engineering experience</li> <li>Expertise with C# and .NET Core, including building APIs and backend systems</li> <li>Proficiency in React and/or Next.js for modern frontend development</li> <li>Experience working with cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP)</li> <li>Strong communication and client management skills; comfortable owning technical delivery in client settings</li> <li>A passion for learning and working with emerging technologies</li> <li>Ability to work independently in fast-paced, dynamic environments</li> <li>Knowledge on how to integrate AI agentic development workflows to strong engineering practices</li> </ul> <h4>Bonus points for</h4> <ul> <li>Prior consulting, agency, or client-facing experience</li> <li>Experience designing cloud-native architectures and using infrastructure-as-code tools</li> <li>Open-source contributions or published technical content</li> <li>Familiarity with data science workflows or machine learning integration</li> </ul> <h4>Benefits</h4> <h4>Perks and opportunities</h4> <p><strong>Accelerated career trajectory</strong><br> We operate a performance-driven environment with clear progression pathways.</p> <p><strong>Seamless relocation</strong><br> For those relocating, we provide comprehensive transition support including visa sponsorship and relocation assistance enabling you to integrate quickly and focus on delivery from day one.</p> <p><strong>Supporting your performance</strong><br> We provide tier 1 global medical coverage, wellbeing support, family allowances where applicable, and structured savings plans.</p> <p><strong>Helping teams perform</strong><br> We work on complex high-impact engagements that demand intensity and ownership. At the same time, we are mindful of the impact this can have and aim to support sustainable performance over time through offering generous annual leave, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to connect beyond the day-to-day through retreats and team events.</p></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Submission Guidelines The screening process will be completed within the four coming weeks; Due to the large volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to application queries, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The ICRC is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all its employees. Inclusion is embedded in the principles and values of the Movement as it is committed to non-discrimination, as confirmed by the principles of humanity and impartiality, and is open to all, as confirmed by the principle of unity. We are continually taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion within the organization as well as ensure it is embedded in our programming. We are committed to ensuring fair and equitable recruitment and promotion opportunities for all individuals and welcome all qualified candidates to apply to positions at the ICRC. Further, we are committed to achieving gender parity for our staff in management positions, as part of our institutional strategy objectives related to inclusion. Recruitment &amp; Selection Process: 1. Written test 50% - Passing grade: 60/100 - Highest 5 graded-succeeding candidates to be considered for the interview 2. Interview 50% Total average weighted score will identify the candidate selected for the position What we do Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence. In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on. We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats. Purpose The purpose of this job is to plan, design, and implement engineering projects aligned with the ICRC s WatHab in Detention program objectives within the Beirut delegation. The incumbent will oversee multidisciplinary projects, ensuring their successful completion within the defined scope, quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints. Under limited supervision, the role involves conducting needs assessments and surveys, developing project designs, and overseeing implementation and commissioning. The incumbent will also manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, coordinate project resources effectively, and ensure timely and accurate project reporting. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon. Accountabilities &amp; functional responsibilities • Assists the program manager in identifying and analyzing needs through assessments and surveys. • Contributes to evaluating project feasibility, gaining a clear understanding of needs and challenges. • Supports the identification of and collaboration with stakeholders who may influence project success. • Collects all necessary information and data to prepare projects. Develops studies, project proposals, and technical designs (e.g., specifications, drawings, BoQs) with guidance from technical experts (internal or external consultants). • Prepares and submits project documentation to the program manager for review. • Actively participates in the launch of procurement processes and works contracts, ensuring compliance with the delegation's rules and proper follow-up. • Organizes and supervises the implementation of project-related works and activities. • Regularly anticipates, identifies, and escalates potential issues that could impact the project, proposing and implementing corrective actions as needed. • Oversees the commissioning and handover of infrastructure and equipment to relevant stakeholders, ensuring proper communication and training for the "client" on the use of facilities, equipment, and services. • Ensures accurate and timely reporting and documentation using appropriate tools. Education required • Master degree in Mechanical Engineering Professional experience required • 3 years of professional experience in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. • 3 years of professional experience in Project Management. Desired skills • Leadership: Basic • Accountability: Advanced • People management: Proficient • Team work &amp; Collaboration: Proficient • Representing the ICRC: Basic • Beneficiary &amp; Client focused: Proficient • Programming and Managing WatHab Operations: Proficient • Managing WatHab Projects: Basic • Managing Results and Quality: Basic • Analysis, Planning and Monitoring: Proficient • Architecture &amp; Construction: Basic • Hygiene and IPC: Basic • Water and Sanitation: Proficient • Electricity and Energy: Proficient • Service Diagnosis &amp; Programming: Basic • WatHab Emergency Response: Basic • Project Implementation: Advanced • Managing Procurement &amp; Contracts: Advanced • ICRC Principles and Processes: Proficient Other requirements • Knowledge in Facility Management and in Operation and Maintenance • Proficient in MEP systems Language • Arabic: Native. • English: Full professional working. What we offer • Salary Package: 2 120 3 095 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Education required • Master degree in Mechanical Engineering Professional experience required • 3 years of professional experience in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. • 3 years of professional experience in Project Management. Desired skills • Leadership: Basic • Accountability: Advanced • People management: Proficient • Team work &amp; Collaboration: Proficient • Representing the ICRC: Basic • Beneficiary &amp; Client focused: Proficient • Programming and Managing WatHab Operations: Proficient • Managing WatHab Projects: Basic • Managing Results and Quality: Basic • Analysis, Planning and Monitoring: Proficient • Architecture &amp; Construction: Basic • Hygiene and IPC: Basic • Water and Sanitation: Proficient • Electricity and Energy: Proficient • Service Diagnosis &amp; Programming: Basic • WatHab Emergency Response: Basic • Project Implementation: Advanced • Managing Procurement &amp; Contracts: Advanced • ICRC Principles and Processes: Proficient Other requirements • Knowledge in Facility Management and in Operation and Maintenance • Proficient in MEP systems Language • Arabic: Native. • English: Full professional working.</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>You will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the Country Program s (CP) emergency response and recovery programming, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming that advances Catholic Relief Services (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and skills in emergency programming and your management abilities will ensure the delivery of high-quality emergency programming that applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.</p><p>Roles and Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>In close collaboration with the CP Senior Management Team and Emergency Technical Advisors and Program Managers, manage the planning, strategy and implementation of all emergency response and recovery activities in line with CRS quality standards, donor requirements, and national and international standards and ensure program components are implemented in an integrated manner with other ongoing CP programming, ensuring staff safety and security.</li><li>Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of emergency staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Promote MEAL and knowledge management by leading program/project reviews and reflections with staff and partner representatives and documentation of good practices and lessons learned for assessments, to adjust strategies and implementation plans, to inform future programming initiatives and approaches, and to contribute to organizational learning.</li><li>Represent the organization and collaborate, coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with donors, INGO key sectoral working groups, the UN, and relevant local government and community actors to keep abreast of changing needs and opportunities on the ground, to develop synergies, and to identify opportunities for growth.</li><li>Serve as the technical lead and technical writer to ensure quality emergency proposals per agency and donor standards. Contribute to budgeting and staffing plans and activities for proposals.</li><li>Identify emergency capacity building needs for staff and partner organizations and take the lead on planning emergency training and capacity building programs and activities, developing curriculums, and delivering trainings.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.</li></ul><p>Basic Qualifications</p><ul><li>Master's Degree in International Development, International Relations or relevant field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of field-based work experience in a program/project management position with an international NGO, with preferably at least 2-3 years working in emergency response programming.</li><li>Strong knowledge of emergency guidelines and standards.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to represent the organization at coordination meetings with donors, local government, UN, and other international NGOs.</li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li>Experience with emergency proposals and strategy design. Familiarity with policies, procedures, and priorities of key institutional donors (i.e. USA, FCDO, ECHO, UN)</li><li>Strong experience implementing market-based approaches in emergency programming</li><li>Experience in building and motivating diverse and talented teams.</li><li>Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.</li></ul><p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p><ul><li>Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions with limited or incomplete information and offer innovative solutions.</li><li>Strong representation and relationship management abilities.</li><li>Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.</li><li>Ability to work long hours in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities.</li><li>Able to live in an environment where everyday comforts are not ready available.</li><li>Ability to function well in a stressful environment, stay focused, and maintain sufficient work life balance with limited options for downtime activity.</li><li>Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented</li></ul><p>Required Languages:</p> Proficiency (verbal and written) in English, Arabic is preferred.<ul><li>Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.</li></ul><p>Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CRS staff):</p> These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.<ul><li>Serves with Integrity</li><li>Models Stewardship</li><li>Cultivates Constructive Relationships</li><li>Promotes Learning</li></ul><p>Emergency Competencies:</p> These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff working in emergencies to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.<ul><li>Communicates strategically under pressure.</li><li>Manages stress and complexity.</li><li>Actively promotes safety and security.</li><li>Manages and implements high-quality emergency programs.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Master's Degree in International Development, International Relations or relevant field.</p><p>Minimum of 5 years of field-based work experience in a program/project management position with an international NGO, with preferably at least 2-3 years working in emergency response programming.</p><p>Strong knowledge of emergency guidelines and standards.</p><p>Demonstrated ability to represent the organization at coordination meetings with donors, local government, UN, and other international NGOs.</p><p>Experience with emergency proposals and strategy design. Familiarity with policies, procedures, and priorities of key institutional donors (i.e. USA, FCDO, ECHO, UN)</p><p>Strong experience implementing market-based approaches in emergency programming</p><p>Experience in building and motivating diverse and talented teams.</p><p>Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.</p><p>Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions with limited or incomplete information and offer innovative solutions.</p><p>Strong representation and relationship management abilities.</p><p>Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.</p><p>Ability to work long hours in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities.</p><p>Able to live in an environment where everyday comforts are not ready available.</p><p>Ability to function well in a stressful environment, stay focused, and maintain sufficient work life balance with limited options for downtime activity.</p><p>Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented</p><p>Proficiency (verbal and written) in English, Arabic is preferred.</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>A contracting company in Hamra area, is looking for a Chief Accountant. He/she will be accountable for directing all financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, tax compliance, and regulatory adherence across the company's Lebanese operations. The ideal candidate has a sound experience in the construction industry, experienced financial leader capable of ensuring the integrity of financial data, delivering strategic guidance to executive leadership, and upholding a solid internal control environment. He/she will be instrumental in driving financial performance, enhancing cash flow efficiency, and informing key business decisions.</p><p>Core Responsibilities</p><p>1.Accounting Operations &amp; Financial Reporting</p><ul><li>Direct and supervise all accounting functions, encompassing the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and Cost Accounting</li><li>Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS standards and applicable local regulations</li><li>Guarantee the timely delivery of accurate financial reports to leadership and relevant stakeholders</li><li>Evaluate financial results and formulate recommendations aimed at enhancing profitability and operational effectiveness</li><li>Perform regular reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and ensure the completeness and accuracy of all accounting records</li></ul><p>2.Budgeting &amp; Financial Planning</p><ul><li>Spearhead the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting activities</li><li>Develop cash flow projections and monitor the organization's liquidity position</li><li>Build financial models and business case analyses to underpin strategic planning</li><li>Execute variance analysis and translate findings into actionable management insights</li></ul><p>3.Treasury &amp; Cash Management</p><ul><li>Oversee corporate cash flow, maintain banking relationships, and manage financing facilities</li><li>Track working capital levels and maximize the efficiency of cash deployment</li><li>Administer payment scheduling, collections processes, and day-to-day treasury activities</li></ul><p>4.Internal Controls &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>Design and sustain a robust framework of internal controls</li><li>Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax legislation, and internal corporate policies</li><li>Manage the coordination of external audits and serve as the primary liaison with auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies</li><li>Identify financial risks and put in place appropriate mitigation measures</li></ul><p>5.Tax Management</p><ul><li>Ensure full compliance with all applicable local tax obligations and filing deadlines</li><li>Oversee tax planning strategies and manage tax audits as they arise</li><li>Review submissions related to VAT, payroll taxes, and corporate income tax</li></ul><p>6.Project &amp; Cost Control</p><ul><li>Track project expenditures and assess project-level profitability</li><li>Provide project teams with dedicated financial analysis, budgeting support, and cost oversight</li><li>Evaluate project financial outcomes and pinpoint areas for improvement</li></ul><p>7.Leadership &amp; People Development</p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance team</li><li>Cultivate a culture centered on accountability, continuous development, and professional excellence</li><li>Drive cross-functional collaboration with operations, procurement, HR, and senior management</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline</li><li>Mandatory background in construction, engineering, contracting, or project-driven industries</li><li>Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent) strongly preferred</li><li>A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and accounting, including at least 3 years in a managerial position</li><li>In-depth knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting practices, taxation, and internal control frameworks</li><li>Advanced command of ERP platforms and Microsoft Excel</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making capabilities</li><li>Proven leadership presence and excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Full professional fluency in both English and Arabic</li></ul><p></p></section>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>Aspire Software is looking for an AI developer to join our team in Lebanon.</p> <p>Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software operates and manages wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.</p> <h4>About the job</h4> <p>We are deliberately looking for someone who has not worked in COBOL before. The goal is for you to learn the core directly from our senior engineer, in his way, without competing habits to unlearn, so the knowledge transfers cleanly and intact. Your modern engineering instincts are what you bring; the COBOL you will learn from the person who knows it best.</p> <p>This is also why we are looking for an engineer who works fluently with AI. Once you understand how the core actually behaves, modern AI tooling becomes a force-multiplier for documenting it, reasoning about it, and ultimately migrating it to a modern stack. Deep system knowledge and strong AI capability are the two halves of how this modernisation actually gets done, and we expect this hire to bring the second from day one and build the first here.</p> <p>If the idea of going deep into a complex, valuable, decades-old system, and emerging as one of the few people in the world who genuinely understands it, sounds like your kind of challenge, we want to talk to you.</p> <h4>In your first six months</h4> <ul> <li>Spend a meaningful proportion of your time learning our COBOL core in structured sessions with our senior platform engineer. This is protected time, treated as part of the role, not something you do around other work.</li> <li>Contribute to modern Go services in the stack from week one, on scoped pieces of work that build context without putting you on the critical path.</li> <li>Help us document what you’re learning as you learn it. Fresh eyes are uniquely valuable for surfacing the things long-tenured engineers no longer notice.</li> <li>Pair with the existing team across the stack to understand how Go services, the COBOL core, and the surrounding tooling actually interact in production.</li> <li>Use AI tooling deliberately as part of how you learn: to summarise unfamiliar code, surface questions for your mentor, and turn what you learn into clear documentation faster than fresh eyes could alone.</li> </ul> <h4>Beyond six months</h4> <ul> <li>Take ownership of meaningful work across both the modern and legacy halves of the platform, with growing autonomy.</li> <li>Help repair and modernise core engineering processes: testing, deployment, definition of done, and the way work flows from support into engineering.</li> <li>Contribute to the broader modernisation program: knowledge capture, internal AI tooling, and the eventual decomposition of the platform into smaller, more approachable modules.</li> <li>Lead AI-assisted modernisation of the parts of the core you have come to understand, translating well-understood COBOL into well-tested modern services, with AI as a lever rather than a crutch.</li> <li>Own projects end to end. Work starts from a client-facing design doc that describes data flow and outcomes but not detailed technical specs; from there you own the technical design, the implementation, your own alpha testing, and everything in between.</li> <li>Adapt to the business. Priorities can shift at short notice when urgent client issues arise, and you will be expected to flex with them.</li> <li>Mentor the next Go-into-COBOL hire as the team grows.</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>4–7 years of professional software engineering experience, with significant time writing production Go.</li> <li>Comfortable working in a large, complex codebase where the answer is rarely on Stack Overflow. You enjoy reading code more than you fear it.</li> <li>Strong fundamentals: data structures, concurrency, debugging, designing for failure modes. Language familiarity matters less than the habits of mind.</li> <li>Demonstrable, judgment-led fluency with AI in a real engineering workflow. You use AI tools daily to read and understand unfamiliar code, accelerate routine work, and draft documentation, and you can explain clearly where you trust their output and where you don’t. We care less about which tools you use than about the judgement you bring to using them. This is a hard requirement for the role.</li> <li>The interpersonal maturity to learn directly from a highly experienced, exacting mentor. You can build trust, adapt to an established way of working, and absorb knowledge patiently, rather than rushing to impose your own approach before you understand why things are the way they are.</li> <li>A genuine willingness, ideally an active interest, in learning COBOL and working in a heritage system. This is not a stepping stone to a pure greenfield role; the COBOL work is the role. No prior COBOL experience is expected or needed; you will learn it here, from the person who knows it best.</li> <li>Strong written communication. You will be helping us turn tribal knowledge into durable documentation.</li> <li>Comfortable with ambiguity. The codebase has decades of history, the documentation is improving but not yet complete, and you will sometimes need to figure things out by reading and asking rather than by looking them up.</li> <li>Based in a UK/EMEA timezone and able to commit to a consistent daily overlap with California (Pacific) working hours. This is a genuine requirement of the role, not a preference: you will be learning directly from our retiring senior, who is based there, so dependable shared hours are essential. You will also keep reliable overlap with the rest of the UK/EMEA team.</li> <li>Comfortable owning the full development cycle and shifting priorities when needed. You will own projects end to end (see What you’ll do), and you will sometimes need to reprioritise at short notice for urgent client work. These are the two things new hires here most often underestimate.</li> </ul> <h4>Strong indicators</h4> <ul> <li>Experience working with or alongside legacy systems: mainframe, monolithic, or otherwise long-lived. You understand that “legacy” often means “load-bearing” and treat it with appropriate respect.</li> <li>Experience in domains with deep business logic (finance, logistics, telecoms, insurance, ERP, or similar) where correctness matters more than ergonomics.</li> <li>Comfortable in polyglot environments. Our stack includes Go, the COBOL core, and a long tail of supporting languages and platforms accumulated over years.</li> <li>Track record of improving the engineering practices around you (testing discipline, deployment hygiene, documentation, onboarding) rather than just shipping features.</li> <li>Experience pairing closely with a more senior engineer and absorbing knowledge from them.</li> <li>Experience building or working with AI-assisted developer tooling in a serious production context: agents, code generation, retrieval over large codebases, or similar. You have opinions, grounded in real use, about where it earns its keep.</li> </ul> <h4>Nice to have</h4> <ul> <li>Experience with car rental, fleet, travel, hospitality, or other operationally complex industries.</li> <li>Experience contributing to a platform modernisation, replatforming, or legacy-to-modern migration program.</li> <li>Familiarity with Perl or PostScript. Parts of the surrounding toolchain still touch both; not a blocker at all if you have not used them, but real exposure is a genuine plus.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

Financial Controller <br> <br>Location: Lebanon (on site) <br>Reports to: CFO / General Manager <br>Direct reports: Accounting, Treasury, Costing, Credit Control <br>Industry: FMCG (manufacturing and distribution) <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## About the Company <br> <br>A well established Lebanese FMCG group with more than 35 years in the market. The company manufactures and distributes fast moving consumer products across Lebanon and exports to regional markets, working through a wide retail and wholesale network. Company name is disclosed to shortlisted candidates. <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## Purpose of the Role <br> <br>The Financial Controller owns the financial engine of the business: closing the books on time, protecting margin, keeping the banking relationships healthy, and giving management numbers they can act on. This is not a back office role. The person will sit close to Sales, Supply Chain and Procurement, challenge assumptions, and support the ownership on major commercial and investment decisions. <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## Key Responsibilities <br> <br>### Financial Control and Reporting <br>- Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close, and deliver the full reporting pack within agreed deadlines. <br>- Prepare financial statements in line with IFRS, including multi currency accounting and the treatment of USD and LBP exposure. <br>- Build and maintain the management reporting suite: P&L by brand, by SKU, by channel and by customer. <br>- Lead the annual budget and rolling forecasts, and explain variances with commentary that is useful, not decorative. <br>- Handle hyperinflation and currency devaluation accounting matters, including revaluation and translation impacts. <br> <br>### Banking and Treasury <br>- Act as the main point of contact with local and correspondent banks. <br>- Manage credit facilities, overdrafts, term loans, guarantees and letters of credit for imports of raw material, packaging and equipment. <br>- Prepare bank submissions: financials, business plans, cash flow projections, covenant tracking. <br>- Run cash flow forecasting on a weekly and monthly basis, and manage FX exposure and hedging where instruments are available. <br>- Optimise working capital across receivables, payables and inventory. <br> <br>### Contracts and Commercial Agreements <br>- Review, negotiate and control the financial terms of supplier, distributor, agency, lease, insurance and service contracts. <br>- Set up and monitor customer trading terms: credit limits, payment terms, rebates, listing fees and promotional support. <br>- Track contract obligations, renewal dates, penalty clauses and price adjustment mechanisms. <br>- Coordinate with legal counsel on the financial exposure inside any agreement before signature. <br> <br>### FMCG Commercial Finance <br>- Control trade spend and promotional investment, and measure return on each activity. <br>- Own product costing and standard cost, including landed cost of imported material, customs duties, freight and clearance. <br>- Monitor gross margin by product line, and flag erosion early with the reason behind it. <br>- Support pricing decisions in a volatile cost and currency environment. <br>- Control inventory: valuation, provisioning, shrinkage, expiry, cycle counts and full physical stock takes across warehouses and vans. <br>- Review route to market economics, distributor profitability and secondary sales performance. <br> <br>### ERP and Systems <br>- Lead or co lead the ERP implementation or upgrade, from selection through design, data migration, testing, go live and post go live stabilisation. <br>- Design the chart of accounts, cost centre structure and reporting hierarchy. <br>- Drive automation of manual processes and improve the quality and speed of data coming out of the system. <br>- Work with IT and department heads to make sure the system matches how the business actually operates. <br> <br>### Governance, Tax and Audit <br>- Design and enforce internal controls across procurement, sales, cash, inventory and payroll. <br>- Manage VAT, income tax, payroll tax, NSSF and all filings with Lebanese authorities. <br>- Handle external audit, statutory audit and any tax inspection, and close findings. <br>- Protect company assets and reduce the risk of fraud, leakage and unrecorded loss. <br> <br>### Leadership and Business Partnering <br>- Lead, coach and develop the finance team, and build a succession plan for key positions. <br>- Sit at the management table as a business partner, not as a scorekeeper. <br>- Contribute to strategy: expansion plans, new product launches, capex, make or buy decisions, feasibility studies and market entry. <br>- Present clearly to owners, board members and external stakeholders. <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## Requirements <br> <br>### Must Have <br>- 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or equivalent senior position. <br>- Solid FMCG background. Manufacturing plus distribution is strongly preferred over pure trading. <br>- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA or an MBA is a strong plus. <br>- Strong IFRS knowled