Start Date: January 2022

Work Area: Freetown

Role: Finance Officer

Employer: Afriqia HR Solutions

Reporting to: Finance Processes and Systems Consultant as well as Accounting Firm

Application Deadline: 3rd January 2022

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone. Open to all nationalities.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to

info@afriqia-solutions.com

with “Finance officer” in Subject Line.

Key Purpose

*This role is an internal hire. You will join the fast paced small and high quality Afriqia team!

To Support the day-to-day transactions, including project budget and expenses management whilst establishing and implementing accounting procedures, systems and internal controls. The individual will also be responsible for processing payments, maintaining cost reports, managing suppliers’ invoices and facilitating procurement of goods and services.

Duties

• Check petty cash payments and periodically reconcile petty cash balances with Petty cash register and physical receipts/payment vouchers.

• Record expenditures and any other related transactions, in the books of accounts.

• Prepares payment vouchers and corresponding checks.

• Keep track of accrued and prepaid expenses and posting monthly journal entries for accruals and prepayments.

• Ensure that periodic inventory of the fixed assets (property) of Afriqia is conducted.

• Enter data of suppliers’ invoices in the invoice register and produce payment vouchers for suppliers’ payment.

• Keep a register of fixed assets and maintains an easy cross reference system of all Afriqia property.

• Oversees the procurement of goods and services making sure that the Afriqia procurement procedures are adhered to when procuring goods and services.

• Help maintain the company’s financial health and make sure there is beneficial use of the company’s resources.

• Work closely with the financial management team to ensure that the books of accounts are up to date at all times, orderly, well kept, and readily available for reference and audit, when required.

• Ensure that all taxes and other compliance payments are paid on time and follow ups are made to collect available receipts biweekly.

• Support the consultancy team in coordinating administrative tasks, such as organizing conferences, trainings, meetings, site visits, logistical support, and internally and externally organized workshops.

• Provide logistical and coordination support for partner training, including procurement of external trainers, and support the planning and smooth delivery of capacity building training.

• Support program officer in keeping all records and supporting documents relating to capacity building

• Any other duties are reasonably assigned by the line supervisor/manager.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree, Diploma or Equivalent in Finance, Accounting or any relevant field.

• Experience using financial software (Quickbooks) would be an added advantage.

• At least 3 years of proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role, with experience in tax management and budget preparation.

• Advanced MS Excel skill is a plus.

• An in-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes is also a plus.

Note: Afriqia is a growth focused organisation. Do not be deterred in applying if you do not fully meet the criteria but can display the necessary knowledge and skill for us to select you as a finance officer. As you help us agree, we will help you grow.

Qualities and Skills

• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills

  • Time management skills.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Integrity and a focus on displaying positive track record.

• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.