Grants Analyst

About the role

The Finance Grants & Contracts Office of the Lebanese American University is looking for a Grants Analyst reporting to the Director of Finance, Grants & Contracts. The role is primarily based on the Beirut campus, with occasional commuting to the Byblos campus as needed. It oversees the accurate and timely financial administration of grants and sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, University policies and accounting standards, and supports the Director in maintaining financial controls and resolving grant-related financial matters.

Key responsibilities

• Review and handle grant-related transactions, journal vouchers, adjustments and cost allocations
• Prepare and review budget-to-actual analyses, expenditure reports, financial projections and other monitoring tools
• Ensure grants comply with donor requirements, award terms, University policies and approved budgets
• Review direct and indirect costs, cost allocations, overhead rates and other grant charges
• Prepare periodic financial reports for donors and management, and the monthly grants report
• Coordinate with grant owners, program teams, Procurement, HR, Accounts Payable and other finance units
• Support proposal development, budget preparation, revisions and grant modifications
• Monitor grant performance and identify risks for escalation to the Director
• Support grant closeout, audits, donor reviews and provide supporting documentation
• Act as backup support for office staff and perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Audit
• At least 4 years of progressive experience in grants financial management, donor-funded projects or sponsored programs
• Advanced English and Arabic communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Age of majority and legal right to reside and work in Lebanon

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and donor compliance requirements
• ERP systems and MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and data analysis
• Oracle E-Business Suite

Candidates apply by sending their CV and a letter of interest by email, stating the job title in the subject line. Applications close on Thursday, 19 November 2026.