Grants Analyst

The Finance Grants & Contracts Office is looking for a Grants Analyst, reporting to the Director of Finance, Grants & Contracts.

Role Summary

The Grants Analyst is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely financial administration of grants and sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, University policies, and applicable accounting standards. S/he supports the financial planning, monitoring, reporting, and closeout of grants, reviews grant-related transactions and cost allocations, and coordinates closely with grant owners, finance departments, and other stakeholders throughout the grant lifecycle.

The analyst also supports the Director in maintaining effective financial controls, identifying financial and compliance risks, and ensuring timely resolution of grant-related financial matters.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews and handles grant-related financial transactions, journal vouchers, adjustments, and cost allocations to ensure accuracy, eligibility, appropriate documentation, and timely processing
• Prepares and reviews budget-to-actual analyses, expenditure reports, financial projections, and other financial monitoring tools to support effective grant management
• Ensures financial implementation of grants and sponsored projects complies with donor requirements, award terms and conditions, University policies, applicable accounting standards, and approved budgets
• Reviews the application of direct and indirect costs, cost allocations, overhead rates, and other grant-related charges
• Prepares and/or reviews periodic financial reports and supporting schedules required by donors and internal management
• Coordinates with grant owners, program teams, Procurement, HR, Accounts Payable, and other Finance units to address financial and compliance matters
• Supports the financial aspects of proposal development, budget preparation, budget revisions, and grant modifications
• Reviews and approves selected transactions
• Prepares the monthly grants reports
• Prepares the reports on the internally funded financial activities of the University’s centers and academic institutes
• Monitors grant financial performance through budget-to-actual, variance, and financial trend analyses, and proactively identifies budgetary, compliance, eligibility, and implementation risks for escalation to the Director
• Supports the financial closeout of grants, including reconciliation of accounts, review of commitments, final expenditures, and preparation of final financial reports
• Supports internal and external audits, donor reviews, and financial monitoring exercises and ensures timely provision of supporting documentation
• Maintains appropriate financial documentation and records to ensure audit readiness and an adequate audit trail
• Prepares management reports and analyses as requested by the Director
• Acts as backup support for office staff as needed to ensure continuity of operations
• Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned by the direct supervisor

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with relevant specialization in Finance, Accounting, or Audit
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in grants financial management, donor-funded projects, or sponsored programs
• Advanced communication skills in English and Arabic
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards
• Ability to use ERP systems
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite, advanced Excel and data analysis, and Oracle E-Business Suite
• Strong knowledge of donor compliance requirements, financial analysis, and internal controls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills

Work Schedule

This role follows a standard Monday–Friday work schedule. However, due to the nature of responsibilities, flexibility is required. The position may occasionally require availability after regular working hours, on weekends, or on holidays to support operational needs, ensure business continuity, and meet critical deadlines.

Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy1@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. 

CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.

Closing date for accepting applications is Thursday, November 19, 2026.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Candidates must have attained the age of majority and satisfy all legal requirements to lawfully reside and work in Lebanon, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of Lebanon.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.