Finance Officer (2 Positions

Works closely with operations, procurement, HR, MERL, programme  teams, district teams, implementing partners and ATAE support  functions to support accurate, timely and compliant financial  management across Lɛ Wi Lan (LWL) and the Leaders in Teaching (LiT)  Sierra Leone programme.

Lɛ Wi Lan (LWL) is a Sierra Leonean-led organisation committed to  advancing education transformation nationally through technical  assistance in close partnership with government. 

The Finance Officer supports day-to-day financial operations, including  payments, bookkeeping, reconciliations, filing, budget tracking,  advances management, partner documentation and financial  reporting.  

The role helps ensure financial records are accurate, compliant, audit ready and aligned with donor, organisational and statutory  requirements while supporting inclusive and safe programme delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES  (Will include but  not limited to-)

• Support budget monitoring, expenditure tracking and budget  updates. 

• Maintain budget trackers and assist with forecasting and variance  analysis. 

PAYMENTS, ACCOUNTING AND RECORD KEEPING 

• Process payments, advances, retirements and accounting entries. • Maintain accurate financial records, filing systems and supporting  documentation. 

• Perform bank and petty cash reconciliations. 

DONOR, GRANT AND PARTNER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT • Support preparation of donor reports and financial schedules. • Review partner retirements and supporting documentation. • Maintain partner advance and retirement trackers.

• Ensure compliance with policies, donor requirements and statutory  obligations. 

• Support audits and preparation of audit documentation. • Escalate compliance risks and documentation gaps. 

ERP, DATA, REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION • Record transactions in ERP/accounting systems. 

• Prepare finance reports, trackers and management information. 

SAFEGUARDING, GENDER EQUALITY, DISABILITY INCLUSION AND  VALUE FOR MONEY 

• Support finance processes that promote safeguarding, inclusion and  accountability. 

• Apply value-for-money principles in expenditure review and  documentation. 

TEAM SUPPORT, COORDINATION AND OTHER DUTIES 

• Collaborate closely with programme and operations teams. • Undertake any other duties assigned by the Finance Manager.

SPECIFICATION

• Professional accounting qualification or progress toward ACCA, CIMA,  CPA or equivalent is desirable. 

• At least 7 years of experience in finance, accounting, grants in large  scale donor-funded programmes. 

• Experience processing payments, reconciliations, advances and  financial reporting. 

• Good understanding of Sierra Leone statutory and tax requirements. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and accounting/ERP  systems. 

• Excellent attention to detail, integrity and organisational skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Commitment to safeguarding, gender equality, disability inclusion  and accountability. 

• Willingness to travel as required.