Head of Finance

Job Description

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organizations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org.com).

Position: Head of Finance, BRAC Sierra Leone (National/ International)

Job Location: Country Office 

 Major Responsibilities:

• • Oversee accounts and finance management for all operations in BRAC Country Operation including consolidation, ensure full cost recovery budgets are prepared.
  • Lead the Finance & Accounts team and work closely with other departments, especially IT (Information Technology) and Audit.

• Apply analytical procedure and ratio analysis; perform tax, audit and MIS related functions. Manage country treasury in an effective and efficient manner, analyze country scenario and manage investments.

• Advise and suggest Country Representative on accounting concept and treatment; responsible for producing budget variance for every program for all programs.

• Maintain liaison with donors and work with external/ internal auditors to ensure clean reporting.

• Transmission of monthly accounts to BRAC International, Head Office; dealing with payroll related issues, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Donor reporting.

• Coordinate with Manager-IT BRAC International. Improve the quality of Country Finance personnel and work on the capacity of development of field accountants.

• Work closely with Head of Finance, BRAC International on Finance & Accounting related issues. Special projects by Director Finance

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Responsible for ensuring team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Person specification

• No major financial issues from External / Internal Auditor; appraisal from donors and government authority.
• Smooth financial management in assigned countries.
• Holding capacity building workshops for local accountants.
• On time delivery of Donor reports.
• Minimized cash shortages in all branches by 100% this will improve the cash management system and minimize fraud.
• Safeguarded of BRAC property & assets.
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Educational Requirements: 

• Masters or MBA in Accounting or Finance
• CPA/CA/ACCA 

Required skills

• • Knowledge on IAS/IFRS, Accounting, Budgeting, Finance, Auditing, Tax, VAT, Fiscal laws and their application.
  • In depth knowledge of international standards on Auditing.
  • Should be sincere, polite, dynamic, hardworking and willing to work under pressure.
  • Should have good communication and presentation skill in English.

• Sound knowledge on Computer Literacy.

Experience 

• At least 3-5 years of managerial experience in Finance & Accounts in national or international organization, preferably in an international NGO.
• 2/3 years’ experience of independently leading the Accounts department.

Employment type: Contractual

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity! 

External candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a cover letter and any supporting documents to bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net a brief academic background, career summary, core competence, professional certifications (if any) etc. within 250 words. 

Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net copying their immediate reporting manager.

Application deadline: 4 November 2024

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.  

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”