Finance Officer

Freetown, Sierra Leone
negotiable Expired 1 year ago
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Finance Officer

Freetown, Sierra Leone
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
job requisition id
R21792

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

 

Employee Contract Type:

Local – Temporary

Job Description:

FACILITATE THE PROCUREMENT TO PAY PROCESS FO STAFF, SUPPLIERS AND BENEFICIARIES PROCESS OTHER PAYMENTS

  • Review, upload and shared output file for suppliers into the Omni payment platform for approval.
  • Share payment runs document to field coordinators for staff advances and benefit payment.
  • Process all staff related payment (salaries, benefit etc.)
  • Upload and share beneficiary’s payment in the orange money and Afri-money platform for review and approval.
  • Review in GEMS and Provision.
  • Share all process payment runs for onward submission to suppliers.

SUPPORT AND CORDINATE THE NATIONAL OFFICE MONTHLY BANK RECONCILATION

  • Coordinate the clearing of outstanding items in the BRS.
  • Booking and submit for posting of monthly bank fee/charges, deposits and other incomes.
  • Work closely and support BRS center team to review and validate the BRS.
  • Uploading the monthly bank statement in the FFR data base and share point data base.

SUPPORT THE MONTHLY NATIONAL OFFICE FINANCIAL REPORT

  • Ensure all staff related cost are charge monthly to their respective project/ department (salaries, severance, transport, educational allowance etc.).
  • Book and submit for posting all reviewed month end   journals
  • Lead the process of filing all posted journals.
  • Work closely with the finance coordinator and manager on any other month assigned task.

FACILITATE THE PAYMENT OF MONTHLY STATUTORY PAYMENTS

  • Ensuring compliance with financial regulation and laws by paying the staff PAYE and National social security and insurance trust monthly when salary is done.
  • Ensure to collect receipt and attached to the payment voucher.
  • Facilitate the timely payment of withholding tax paid monthly.

SUPPORT THE NATIONAL OF ANNUAL AUDIT PROCESS

  • Assist internal and external audit staff to perform annual financial audit and implement on a timely basis audit recommendation.

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

  • Minimum Educational level required:   Degree/HND in Accounting//CAT or Part 11 of ACCA, CA/CIMA.
  • Technical Training qualifications required:  good working knowledge in accounting software. Advanced knowledge in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint.
  • Experience:  2 years in similar position.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

  • Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
  • Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and monthly Chapel services.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Other: Good analytical skills.

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Be Safe and Resilient
  • Build Relationships
  • Learn and Develop
  • Partner and Collaborate
  • Deliver Results
  • Be Accountable
  • Improve and Innovate
  • Embrace Change

Working Environment / Conditions:

  • Work environment:  Office-based with frequent travel to the field
  • Travel:  10% Domestic travel is required.
  • On call:

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Western Area Urban, Western Area, Sierra Leone

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