Hanine Al Halabi
Tripoli,AS
Summary
Finance professional with extensive experience in budget control and compliance. Proven track record in managing financial processes for diverse programs while ensuring adherence to donor requirements. Skilled in building capacity within teams, facilitating effective communication, and adapting to various operational environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Coordinator
War Child
Tripoli
09.2019 - Current
- Ensures that accounting processes and systems are running effectively and efficiently to enable program staff and other stakeholders to implement the War Child Program in Lebanon
- Complied with external donor financial and administrative requirements including EU MADAD, UNICEF, IKEA, MOFA, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holland.
- Processed checks and initiated transfers to ensure timely payments to vendors and partners.
- Monitors bank accounts and prepares monthly bank and cash reconciliations
- Monitored budget expenditures and performed bank reconciliations.
- Enters accounting information into bookkeeping (UNIT4), and cross check accurateness and completeness before submitting in a timely manner
- Managed petty cash transactions to ensure accurate record-keeping and availability of funds.
- Reviewed receipts and verified eligibility criteria to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Followed up on monthly cash and check advances to ensure timely availability of funds.
- Checks and verifies that all payments are done in accordance with WCH Financial & procurement rules and regulations
- Prepares monthly financial reports to HO and submits them to the Finance Manager
- Conducted monthly meetings with project admin officers and budget holders to review expenditure allocations and address any discrepancies.
- Prepares monthly financial budget updates to be shared with budget holders
- Ensures that all bookkeeping/financial documents of partners and War Child are compiled and organized according to international auditing standards
- Builds the capacity of partners and staff
Project Admin Officer
War Child
Tripoli
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Coordinated trainings, seminars, project openings, donor visits, and site inspections to enhance stakeholder engagement
- Monitored monthly payments and check advances to ensure timely processing
- Weekly controls the budget to ensure proper expenditure of each budget line
- Assists in preparation of monthly and completion reports
- Tracked and monitored partner advances to ensure accurate records.
- Prepares and submits bi-weekly reports to the supervisor on the date identified
- Coordinated with the field to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Prepares monthly payments for staff in the field
- Manages minor procurement processes (stationary provision, utilities, minor purchases for all project activities)
- Maintained and updated information in computer database systems and archives for accurate record-keeping
- Develops and maintains a filing system of partners
- Performs administrative tasks (photocopies, buying stationeries, scanning/faxing documents, minutes of meetings)
- Conducts some field visits with the field officers and social workers
Senior Admin Assistant
UNHCR
Tripoli
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Assisted in interpreting and processing entitlements, issuing contracts, and maintaining personnel records and files
- Administer the movement of UNHCR staff members
- Organized and managed UNHCR office and residential compounds to ensure operational efficiency
- Preparing reports, correspondence, technical papers, project or program plans and general reference documents
- Assisted in requisitioning office supplies and equipment, arranging distribution and maintaining inventory records
- Assist in administrative formalities related to travel arrangements and issuance/ renewal of visas, licenses, travel arrangements
- Assisted with processing salaries and payments for employees.
- Search office files and records relating to a variety of topics for information and reference
Community Development Manager
Danish Refugee Council
Tripoli
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Led and managed community centers, overseeing administration, logistics, accounting, recruitment, monitoring and evaluation, and data entry to ensure effective operations.
- Coordinated educational, vocational training, and recreational activities, including festivals, plays, games, and crafting, to engage community members and promote skill development.
- Developed community engagement strategies to enhance participation in local programs.
- Facilitated workshops to educate refugees on available resources and services.
- Collaborated with local stakeholders to identify community needs and priorities.
Community Center Leader
Norwegian Refugee Council
Qubayyat
04.2011 - 11.2012
- Led and managed team of more than three social workers, teachers, drivers, animators, and cleaning services, overseeing administration, logistics, accounting, recruitment, and evaluation.
- Coordinated educational, vocational training, and recreational activities such as festivals, plays, games, and crafting to engage community members.
- Identified cases for referral to appropriate services to connect individuals with necessary resources.
Trainer
Social Movement
Akkar
05.2011 - 07.2011
- Taught secretarial skills and accounting principles to enhance student competency
- Facilitated workshops to enhance participant skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with team members to design effective training sessions.
Administration and Contract Compliances Officer
Relief International
Akkar
07.2010 - 07.2011
- More than 150 Grants in NBC cluster ( Naher Al Bared Cluster) first and second check disbursement
- Financial Documents (quotations, feasibility study, receipts, Budgeting report, monitoring report, Inventories, cost share documents, reporting to Donor USAID...)
- Managed office operations including tracking petty cash and preparing monthly reports.
Community Training Coordinator
ADA (Association for Development in Akkar)
Halba
08.2011 - 02.2011
- Secured funding for Skoll project by partnering with Relief International and USAID.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff and community members in Akkar region.
- Developed training materials to enhance learning and engagement among participants.
- Managed scheduling logistics for training events and workshops effectively.
Community Center Manager
Fouras Business Center
Halba
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Secured funding from Microsoft, Cisco, DOT, Intel, Partnership for Lebanon, YMCA, and Ghafari to support project initiatives.
- Managed daily operations of community center activities and events.
- Coordinated schedules for staff and volunteers to ensure effective coverage.
- Developed community outreach programs to enhance engagement and participation.
Project Coordinator
Green Hand Association
Tripoli
03.2009 - 04.2009
- Led project to enhance youth reading skills across five schools in Tripoli (Jabal Mohssein, Kobbeh, Tebbeneh, Zahriyi), fostering literacy development.
- Managed communication between team members and external stakeholders effectively.
- Assisted in planning and organizing community outreach events and workshops.
Loan Analyst
Lebanese Association for Development/Al Majmoua
Tripoli
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Processed 200 loans in Akkar and Minyi field with 0% delinquency rate through field visits, feasibility studies, and follow-ups.
- Analyzed loan applications for compliance with organizational policies.
- Reviewed financial statements to assess borrower creditworthiness and risk.
- Prepared detailed reports on loan processing and applicant evaluations.
Internship
Beirut Bank & Arabic Country (BBAC)
Tripoli
03.2007 - 06.2007
English Teacher
North Technical College
Halba
06.2006 - 09.2006
Internship
Faysal Merheb accounting office
Tripoli
09.2006
- Managed budgeting and financial planning activities.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
MBA –Business Administration - Banking & Finance
Arts & Science University of Lebanon (AUL)
Al Kalamoon Branch, Lebanon01-2010
BBA –Business Administration - Accounting
Arts & Science University of Lebanon (AUL)
Al Kalamoon Branch, Lebanon01-2007
French Literature -
Lebanese University
Tripoli, Lebanon01-2004
High School -
National Orthodox School
Sheikh Taba, Akkar, Lebanon01-2002
Skills
- Data analysis
- SPSS
- Excel
- MSRP
- UNIT4
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
Websites
References
- Sonia Ilias, 71-339 800
- Nadine Alidib, 03-467 795
- Georges Khalil, 03-251 296
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/07/84
- Nationality: Lebanese
- Marital Status: Married
Workshops And Volunteering
- 08/01/19, CSG induction, Tripoli, North Lebanon
- 06/01/19, Teambuilding Training, Beirut, Lebanon
- 10/01/15, MSRP Training, UNHCR, Amman Jordan
- 07/01/14, MSRP Training, UNHCR, Qobbayat, North Lebanon
- 03/01/14, Basic Security Training, UNHCR/Learn and Connect through the internet
- 03/01/14, Advance Security Training, UNHCR/Learn and Connect through the internet
- 02/01/13, Hostile Environment training, DRC, Beirut-Lebanon
- 08/01/13, SGBV Training, UNHCR-Tripoli-North of Lebanon
- 08/06/12, PLS training, Red cross
- 04/23/11, Camp Management, Norwegian Refugee Council
- 06/01/11, Emergency Training, Relief International HQ, Through Skype
- 03/01/11, ICT, ICTN, Hamra, Beirut
- 02/01/10, Microfinance Indicators, Relief International-Hamra, Beirut
- 01/01/09, CCBI Training, Microsoft, CISCO, DOT, Partnership for Lebanon, Intel, YMCA- Broumana Lebanon
- 01/01/08, Volunteer with Injaz Organization, Tripoli, Lebanon
- 01/01/08, Workshop with Injaz about Training skills, Beit Al Fan, Tripoli, Lebanon
- 08/01/08, Workshop about Training of Trainers, Lebanese Association for Development /Al Majmoua Association-Al Hamra Street, Beirut, Lebanon
- 05/01/08, Workshop about How to reinforce the Woman’s role in her society, Chamber of commerce, Industry & Agriculture, Tripoli, Lebanon
- 03/01/08, Workshop about loaning skills, Lebanese Association for Development /Al Majmoua Association- Al Hamra Street, Beirut, Lebanon
Timeline
Finance Coordinator
War Child
09.2019 - Current
Project Admin Officer
War Child
10.2018 - 09.2019
Senior Admin Assistant
UNHCR
03.2014 - 12.2017
Community Development Manager
Danish Refugee Council
11.2012 - 03.2014
Community Training Coordinator
ADA (Association for Development in Akkar)
08.2011 - 02.2011
Trainer
Social Movement
05.2011 - 07.2011
Community Center Leader
Norwegian Refugee Council
04.2011 - 11.2012
Administration and Contract Compliances Officer
Relief International
07.2010 - 07.2011
Community Center Manager
Fouras Business Center
10.2009 - 03.2010
Project Coordinator
Green Hand Association
03.2009 - 04.2009
Loan Analyst
Lebanese Association for Development/Al Majmoua
01.2008 - 01.2009
Internship
Beirut Bank & Arabic Country (BBAC)
03.2007 - 06.2007
Internship
Faysal Merheb accounting office
09.2006
English Teacher
North Technical College
06.2006 - 09.2006
MBA –Business Administration - Banking & Finance
Arts & Science University of Lebanon (AUL)
BBA –Business Administration - Accounting
Arts & Science University of Lebanon (AUL)
French Literature -
Lebanese University
High School -
National Orthodox School