Finance Officer

SEND Sierra Leone has adopted the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide national development planning and implementation. The pursuit of economic equality and social equity are mainstreamed in the SDGs. Our commitment to the government is to improve the delivery of social services, strengthen gender and social inclusion, and prioritise the education sector.

SEND workers must adhere to the values, principles and procedures outlined in the HR Policy and the Financial Operating Manual of SEND for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. By these values, SEND enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Code of Conduct and Complaint and Response.

SEND workers should always ensure that all project activities are Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) sensitive in the office and out in the field, focusing on the project’s targeted communities, stakeholders and all persons.

In collaboration with its consortium partners, SEND Sierra Leone is currently executing the FCDO-funded Saving Lives Phase III program in Sierra Leone, spanning five (5) years. The central goal of this program is to bolster the healthcare infrastructure in Sierra Leone, thereby improving maternal, child, adolescent, and reproductive health outcomes. This ambitious aim will be realised by implementing a comprehensive strategy to fortify sustainable solutions for high-quality service delivery, expand accessibility to inclusive healthcare, and stimulate demand for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Services across Sierra Leone.

In light of this endeavor, SEND Sierra Leone is actively seeking qualified individuals to fill the role of Finance Officers responsible to manage and oversee the financial transactions of the program. The key responsibility of the Finance Officer will be to develop budgets, monitoring transactions, and preparing financial reports.  The individual should possess strong accounting, analytical and financial bookkeeping skills by processing invoices, records payments, and track expenses to ensure proper and efficient management of financial resources through the application of appropriate accounting and financial management principles.

SEND offers an attractive salary package and benefits to candidates who possess the requisite experience and demonstrate a genuine passion for this pivotal role.

In alignment with these values, SEND enforces policies to ensure the protection and well-being of beneficiaries, including measures against exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding, prevention of workplace harassment, adherence to a code of conduct, and the establishment of a Complaint and Response Mechanism (CRM).

SEND workers are expected to consistently ensure that all project activities prioritize Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI).

·         Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that the Program finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner

·         Assist with preparation of Project budget.

·         Implement project  financial policies and procedures

·         Establish and maintain cash controls

·         Establish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger

·         Monitor cash reserves and investments

·         Prepare and reconcile bank statements

·         Ensure data is entered into the system

·         Issue cheques for all accounts due

·         Ensure security for all credit cards and verify charges

·         Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system

·         Prepare income statement

·         Prepare balance sheets

·         Prepare timely accurate financial reports monthly, and annual in accordance with Finance Director as well as provide other financial reports on variances

·         Process suppliers’ invoices

·         Maintain purchase order system

·         Assist with annual audit

·         Support the development of project proposal budgets.

·         Organize monthly budget control meetings in partnership with project manager, the finance director, program officer and the country director.

·         Attend to the financial needs  and matters of the consortium.

• While we consider candidates with degree in related field of study. A Degree/ Masters/ revelence certificates in Banking and Finance is a plus.

• 5 years plus experience in programme and budget management.

·         Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel and   online communications and related applications. QuickBooks will be an added advantage.

·          Clear understanding of financial work, development, and commination ethics.

·         Experience in NGO budget management processes.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

·         Good planning and organisational skills

·         Fluent in English and any other local languages spoken in Sierra Leone.

·         Computer literacy, with good skills on Microsoft Office (Word, Excell and Power point).

·         Flexible, ability to work both as an individual and as a team member

·         Ability to work under stress.

·         Passionate about the job and strongly belief in the importance of development.

·         Strong written, and problem-solving skill

·         Networking, and administrative skills.

·         Be emotionally, socially and politically intelligent

·         Ability to report on time.

·         Maintain confidentiality.

·         Be gritty possess the ability remain focused aftershocks.

·         Be orderly in his/her work.

·         Ability to multi-task.

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

·         Self-Discipline.

·         Attention to Detail.

·         Willingness to solve uncommon Issues and work with the team beyond program limit.

·         Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

·         A strong commitment and empathy with the ethos and work of SEND

·         Commitment to gender equality principles

·         Financial integrity and stewardship of project funds