BACKGROUND:
The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), was established by an Act of Parliament (Act No. 89 0f 2019) as the governments official development assistance agency with the responsibility for the promotion and implementation of community-based sustainable social protection and development programmes.

Before the enactment of the NaCSA Act in 2019, NaCSA had existed since 1996 as the Ministry of National Reconstruction, Resettlement and Rehabilitation (MNRRR) with a broad mandate to respond to the emerging humanitarian emergency as a result of the ongoing civil war.
In 1998, the government transformed the MNRRR into a commission called the National Commission for Reconstruction, Resettlement and Rehabilitation (NCRRR) in a bid to make it more responsive to the urgently unfolding humanitarian situation and with a more focused three-year mandate to provide assistance of post conflict reconstruction, resettlement and rehabilitation.

On the expiration of the three-year mandate of the NCRRR, it was restructured and transformed into the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA). The NaCSAs new mandate included managing the transition from humanitarian emergency relief to post-war reconstruction and development.
To support the delivery of its services to communities across the country as required by the Government of Sierra Leone and funding donors, NaCSA is recruiting qualified, committed and experienced persons for the following position:

 

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Reports to: The Senior Director-Support Services
Supervisees: Principal Officers

Key Deliverables:

Audited Financial Statements
Annual Budget /Budget performance reports
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Reports

Key Tasks
Sets and monitors performance, targets for principal officers reporting to him
Leads in the design/ installation of a financial accounting system for tracking revenues / expenditures
Designs/ implements a financial management control system
Participates in the expenditure authorization / validation processes
Leads in the review / update of financial and procurement management manuals
Provides oversight for the preparation of risk assessment reports
Provides oversight for the preparation and management of NaCSAs Budget

Responsibilities

Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure of the Commission

Coordinate and drive the overall budget for all units within the Commission and advice on fund availability, including assisting in contract budget negotiations, and reporting of program expenditures and outcomes to highlight variances on an ongoing basis
Coordinate, analyse and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors (financial performance, projections and other special projects as required)
Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with internal and external audit personnel and review the Commissions performance
Develop, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities related to financial accounting and reporting
Liaise with Ministry of Finance and all donors in opening, overseeing and managing project accounts established for the implementation of multilateral donors such as the World Bank, African Development Bank and Islamic Development Bank and other bilateral donor funded projects;
Ensure that all financial systems are set up and running for the appropriate management and control of financial resources made available to the Commission.
Ensure the operation of adequate internal control systems and review them periodically so that all activities with financial implications are captured and processed accurately and efficiently
Contribute to the overall success of the Commission by effectively supporting the implementation of all financial policies and activities and producing timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual financial schedules and reports

Assist the Commissioner to ensure the Commissions directorates are working to the approved budgets for services, programmes development and delivery through collaborative working practices
Manage process for fiscal reviews of grants and contracts from government, corporate and foundation funders
Providing leadership and support to the Finance team and in the process ensure adequate capacity building, work knowledge management and professional ethics.
Maintain financial records for each project or service in a manner that facilitates management reports that provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects or services.
Prepare timely monthly/quarterly bank and nominal reconciliation statements and assist with the documentation and maintenance of complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
Maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.
Assist with the review and maintenance of the integrity of the QuickBooks computerized accounting system.

Support the Commissioner in ensuring all financial statutory requirements of the organisation are met.
Ensure that employees payroll and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
Working as part of a team within the Commissions financial structure with a focus on advancing principles of good governance in a politically sensitive environment.
Support the long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with the Commissions strategic/business plan, especially to improve the expenditure management of the donor funds so as to increase the Commissions effectiveness and efficiency.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

A masters degree in finance / accounting plus a recognized professional final certification qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is required for the position. Ten years relevant working experience is required for the position.

Core competencies
Familiarity with public sector accounting policies and practices; computer applications (Quick Books) for financial accounting; familiarity with project accounting; and knowledge and skills for preparation of key public sector financial compliance reports are required for the position.

To Apply:

Send in a detailed CV with copies of relevant qualifications and address to:

The Administration and Human Resources Manager
The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)
NaCSA House, 2nd floor
14-16 Charlotte Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Please mark your envelope with the title of the position applied for

OR BY EMAIL TO:
Recruitment@nacsa.gov.sl

with the position on the subject Line

Closing time & date for application is 3:00 pm, Friday 31st December 2021
Women are encouraged to apply.

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