Budget/Accounting Assistant

About the role

The European Union Delegation to Lebanon is seeking a Budget/Accounting Assistant to support the Finance, Contracts & Audit Section. Working under the Head of Section, you will ensure the smooth financial and legal management of EU cooperation programmes in Lebanon.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse, verify and process payment requests and financial guarantees.
• Prepare and establish documents related to commitments, de‑commitments, payments and recoveries.
• Follow up on contracts, payments, execution deadlines and bank/legal entity files.
• Ensure data quality in the relevant IT applications and contribute to financial reports and statistics.
• Support procurement processes: prepare and verify tender and proposal documents, organise evaluation committees, and verify contract awards.
• Prepare contracts for signature, encode data accurately, and identify requests for deviations or exceptions.
• Assist in the resolution of disputes arising from calls for tenders or proposals.

Required profile

• Experience or academic background in finance, accounting, or public‑sector budgeting.
• Familiarity with EU financial regulations and procurement procedures.
• Ability to work under supervision and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract of two years with possible renewal.
• Opportunity to work in a diplomatic environment supporting EU initiatives.
• Professional development within an international public‑sector context.