Vacancy Name
Assistant, Finance

Employment Type
Full Time (Fixed Term)

ChildFund Work Location
Freetown, Sierra Leone

ChildFund Division
Talent, Technology, and Finance (TTF)

ChildFund Department
Grants and Project Management

Job Details

CHILDFUND
JOB DESCRIPTIONTitle:                      Finance Assistant
Dept.:                                                   FINANCE
Location:                                            Freetown
Reporting Relationship:                    Finance Officer

summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing finance and accounting services, to include financial reporting, analysis audits and cash management.
Job Purpose: The Finance Assistant reports to the Senior Finance Officer and is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, follow up on staff issues in the payroll, maintaining accounts payable and managing office operations. The Finance Assistant must work within the ChildFund Financial Management Policies and procedures as well as maintaining donor compliance and control measures.

ABOUT US
ChildFund International is committed to a workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.  Furthermore, ChildFund International is committed to ensuring a workplace that safeguards and protects all children, including preventing their sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as preventing the sexual exploitation and abuse of its staff, partners, and program participants. Making. He/she supports  the design of MEL frameworks for the projects.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

To meet all financial processes and tasks in the Non Sponsorship Project – bed nets and meeting all deadlines as set by the Finance Officer.
To manage and maintain accounting systems in a timely manner in the NSP and General Finance operations.
To ensure the financial integrity of systems throughout the organization
To produce financial information/reports as per donor requirements especially the NSP for Bed nets.
The post holder will be based in Freetown but will be expected to undertake intermittent field visit to operational communities and other offices.
To assist in the production and monitoring of budgets and financial plans
To keep good accounting records and safeguard the integrity of the computerized/ manual accounting system.
Meet weekly to plan tasks with the Finance Officer and discuss department issues and policies.
Plan cash needs for projects with Finance Officer weekly.
Prepare cash transfer requests.
Prepare the month end cash count with the Finance Officer to submit to the Finance Manager
Participate in the internal and external audit preparations
Execute all other duties reasonably assigned by the Finance Officer and other Finance Officers.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

1 years’ experience.
Demonstrated relevant work experience in accounting, including analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial software/ reporting systems.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, International Accounting Standards, internal controls, and segregation of duties.
Good understanding of administrative, financial and general management principles and skilled in financial reporting, budgeting and taxes.
Experience and proficiency on financial software and reporting systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word and Outlook
Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills; Ability to work independently and under tight time constraints.
Proven decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal communicative skills; experience in team leadership and participatory management
written and oral communication skills in English

EDUCATION/certifications
Higher diploma / Degree in Accounting / Banking and Finance
PERSONAL QUALITIES

Able to work flexible hours under pressure
Ability to work on his or her own initiative
Able to improve and innovate within own work area
Able to manage own work schedule
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Capable of speedy, independent, creative thought
Flexible attitude and good social skills
Capability to operate independently
Must be assertive

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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