Jad Okaily
@jadokaily
Finance professional specializing in accounting, donor compliance, and financial management.
LebanonWhat I'm looking for
I am a finance professional with extensive experience leading accounting operations, donor-compliant reporting, and payroll management across NGOs and academia. I have implemented accounting systems, supervised finance teams, and ensured audit-ready records while supporting partners and field offices.
At ScoutIntel I led the implementation of the organization’s accounting software and established robust financial controls; at Médecins du Monde and Terre Des Hommes I managed donor-funded reporting (ECHO, AFD, CDC), cashflow planning, and partner financial oversight. I consistently ensured compliance, accurate reconciliations, and timely fund requests.
I am committed to building transparent, efficient financial systems, capacity-building for partners, and delivering clear financial analysis to support operational continuity and program objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Accounting
ScoutIntel Lebanon
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year)
Established and led implementation of the organization's accounting software and financial systems, overseeing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, cash flow monitoring and audit-ready recordkeeping to ensure compliance and operational continuity.
Finance Officer
Médecins du Monde France - Lebanon
Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)
Led monthly accounting using SAGA, managed cash/bank reconciliations and donor-compliant financial reporting (ECHO, AFD, CDC), supported fund requests and supervised field cash management to maintain liquidity and audit-ready documentation.
Finance Officer
Terre des Hommes Italia - Lebanon
Mar 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 10 months)
Managed project transactions, payroll data entry, reconciliations and liquidity monitoring; led monthly budget follow-up meetings, supported procurement processes and supervised finance assistants to ensure donor-compliant, accurate financial operations.
Finance Assistant
Terre des Hommes Italia - Lebanon
Jul 2021 - Feb 2022 (7 months)
Prepared payment authorizations, managed petty cash and performed weekly/monthly bank and cash reconciliations while maintaining currency monitoring and audit-compliant payment documentation.
Professor and Coordinator
Lebanese International University
Oct 2018 - Sep 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Taught finance courses including Financial Management, Financial Reporting and Accounting, and coordinated curriculum delivery to strengthen students' practical financial skills.
Financial Reporting Officer
Arcenciel
Apr 2018 - Sep 2018 (5 months)
Managed financial reporting for multiple projects, maintained internal controls and ensured timely, donor-compliant submission of financial reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
American University of Beirut
Master of Finance, Finance
Grade: 3.71/4
Completed a Master's program in Finance with a strong GPA, focusing on advanced financial theory and applications.
American University of Beirut
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Grade: 3.6/4
Activities and societies: Dean's List
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and made the Dean's List.
International College
Lebanese Baccalaureate, Secondary Education
Grade: 86%
Completed the Lebanese Baccalaureate secondary education with a strong academic average.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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