Finance Officer

Job Description

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone 

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and  vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a  primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH)  specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban WASH  focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment and the  promotion of decent work through systems-based programme approaches and community led social  and behavioral change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali,  Koinadugu, Moyamba and Kenema Districts, with funding from ICSP, FCDO, UNICEF and Charity Water.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

➢ Responsible for maintaining Leone cash held in Kenema Office safe  

➢ Management of petty cash and control of cash issued to programme and other administrative staff

➢ Completion, recording and filing of Payment Requisition Forms with supporting documentation  for all cash and bank transactions in accordance with GOAL SL financial procedures manual.

➢ Preparation of all cheque payments with relevant supporting documentation for signatory by  authorized management personnel. 

➢ Completion of cash and safe control sheets to reflect all cash and bank movements and for each  payment or receipt. 

➢ Completion of weekly cash counts and reconciliation sheets. 

➢ Obtain weekly cash forecasts from senior programme staff to plan cash flow requirements for  subsequent week. 

➢ Management of relationship with Ecobank in Kenema and all banking transactions and  correspondence including writing of all cheques  

➢ Inform the Finance Manager of Kenema field office funds need every week 

➢ Completion, maintenance and storage of all account files 

➢ Induction of training to all new staff and training of non-finance staff on finance procedures

➢ Assist the Finance Manager in producing the GOAL Sierra Leone weekly and monthly reports.  Responsible for making monthly payments to the NASSIT office. 

➢ Conduct a monthly 5% asset spot checks 

➢ Provide all necessary assistance and document preparation for statutory audit of annual financial  statements and all donor and internal audits. 

➢ Scanning and saving to SharePoint all PRFs on a monthly basis. 

➢ Any other duties that may be assigned by the Finance Manager.

facilitating change, planning and organizing 

Essential 

Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of 3 years of related work  experience of which at least 3 years is at management level in an international NGO   Or diploma/Degree equivalent qualification in accounting or related field with a minimum  of 4 years of related work experience of which at least 2 years in an international NGO  

Desirable 

Resilience: maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic, persistent and  professional even under adverse, stressful or difficult situations. 

Continually looks to improve personal skills, knowledge and work and hence contributes  to capacity building within the team and organization 

General terms and conditions. 

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure  the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a  confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the  practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will  be expected to adhere to these policies any job offers made are also subject to police clearance. GOAL  is an equal opportunity employer. 

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be  safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that  place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL  shows this ongoing commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference  checks in the selection process for all candidates. 

Safeguarding 

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be  safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that  place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL  shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference  checks in the selection process for all candidates.  

Accountability within GOAL 

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity  policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of  accountability: 

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health  and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within  our programming area. 
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic Finance Team, please  send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 24th January,  2025 Please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry  of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. 

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the  basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. 

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”