Job Vacancy at Living Water International (LWI) – Finance Assistant
Living Water International (LWI) is a global non-governmental organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and to experience "living water"—the gospel of Jesus Christ—which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water in Africa is providing safe drinking water, Christian Witness sanitation and health education to communities across Africa. Living Water International-Sierra Leone based in Freetown, Newton and Moyamba has a vacancy for an experienced and qualified Sierra Leonean to apply for the position of FINANCE ASSISTANT. This role will report to the Senior Finance Officer.
POSITION: FINANCE ASSISTANT
DATE PREPARED: 15th October 2021
LOCATION: Moyamba and Western Rural
RECRUITMENT PRIORITY: Need Immediately
REPORTS TO: Senior Finance Officer
POSITION START DATE: URGENT/NOVEMBER 2021
Purpose of Position
Under direct supervision, assist the Finance/Administration Manager in performing accounting and financial tasks. These include monitoring the flow of all the cash transactions, ensuring their proper entry, verifying the accuracy of financial records, assisting in report generation, and recommending policies for improving the financial procedures and policies.
Core Characteristics:
These principles guide and identify us as colleagues and representatives of LWI:
Honor God
Develop People
Pursue Excellence
Be Good Stewards
Major Responsibilities
Help with financial data entry and general bookkeeping
Manage data, records, and reports by checking for errors and verifying accuracy of information
Prepare receipts, vouchers, invoices, etc. for entry into data sheets
Assist in preparation of financial statements and reports
Assist in creating and settling budgets
Update and maintain financial records
Prepare spreadsheets for data entry, including budgets, accounting information, etc.
Take direction from and report to Senior Finance Officer
Independently prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities
Mange petty at both Freetown Office and Moyamba WPA
Assist with audits as necessary
Adhere to current accounting/finance laws and regulations
Work to Living Water International’s standards
Other duties related to finance/administration as assigned.
Business Competencies and General Skills
Mathematical and accounting acuity
Professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills
Knowledgeable in basic accounting/bookkeeping practices and processes
Computer knowledge and experience using Microsoft Suite (mainly Excel) and other accounting and data input software
Excellent communicator, both spoken and written
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Thrives working both independently (a self-starter) and collaboratively
Dependable, respectful, and consistently works to uphold company ethics and standards
Ability in reading and writing English.
Qualifications/Experience
Completion of secondary education, combined with a diploma or equivalent technical training or commercial education with specialization in accounting, budgeting or finance.
Minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a 1 page cover letter and CV (no more than 4 pages) with details of qualifications (do not include copies at this stage) and work experience including 3 references – professional, spiritual and general. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including a clear police background check.
Applications should be forwarded to the Human Resource Manager at 58 Charles Street Freetown or on the e-mail address:
[email protected]; [email protected]
The deadline for all applications is 21 October, 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Living Water International-Sierra Leone is an equal opportunity employer.
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