Head of Finance and Administration 

Job Description

VACANCY NOTICE 

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and  with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises  they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. 

Job Title: Head of Finance and Administration 

Location of position: Freetown, Sierra Leone 

The Head of Finance and Administration plays a pivotal role in the Country Management Team, heading  the portfolio of Finance, Budgeting and reporting, Administration, Logistics, and components of HR. In  addition, Head of Finance and Administration plays a key role in inputting into the development of  policies, procedures, and systems to continuously improve in-country operations. 

Requirement 

Accounting commerce or business administration degree from a leading university, and relevant  professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA). Master’s degree in business administration of related field. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Oversee and coordinate the Finance team in Sierra Leone to support the work of programme staff  by reviewing partners’ project financial reports and providing financial information for decision making.  
• Engage with the CD and Head of Programmes, Business Development and Grants Manager on the  Country Business Development strategy, in line with country programme needs and the  institutional funding landscape. 
• Support the preparation of the Country Annual budget, the Strategic and Accountable Resource  Allocation and Value for Money documents and submit for review in CMT budget meeting, share  the budget pack after approval to HQ. 
• Oversee and coordinate the Finance team in Sierra Leone to support the work of programme staff  by reviewing partners’ project financial reports and providing financial information for decision making.  
• Oversight of the timely & accurate preparation of monthly management accounts for budget holders and country management to be able to monitor budget utilization and take appropriate  action on any significant variances. 
• Ensure full compliance with all Sierra Leone government requirements in relation to registration,  taxation, labor law, auditing, fraud etc 

Closing Date For Applications is 1 December 2023 

The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy https://apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/334798CF26/