Job Framework
Job title :                          Finance Manager
Location:                          All MSSL locations
Reporting to :                        Finance Director
No. direct reports:                   3

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a global social business providing personalized, high quality, affordable
contraception and safe abortion services to women and girls. MSI has 13,000 team members working in 37 countries to
deliver our mission: children by choice, not chance. Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) is a founding member of the
MSI Partnership, operating in Sierra Leone for 30 years and becoming the largest non-governmental provider of family
planning (FP) and sexual & reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. MSSL delivers services in every district
of Sierra Leone through its outreach, centers/clinics and social marketing channels.
The Role/Function
The Finance Manager will take overall responsibility for the finance function of MSSL, specifically managing and
controlling accounting ledgers, funds and asset management; and finance staff supervision.
Key responsibilities

• Ensure MSSL’s accounting ledgers are properly maintained such that they are accurate, up-to-date, fully supported
by proper documentation and satisfy the information needs of stakeholders.
• Monitor and develop the organizations financial and management accounting systems.
• Maintaining the highest standards of internal controls: identifying areas of potential risk to MSSL’s assets and
incomes, and designing innovative measures to improve these.
• Prepare, present and monitor the annual budget in line with the annual business plan monthly.
• Periodically provide analytical review of financial and non-Financial data to aid decision making process of
Management.
.
MSSL HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TO FRAUD AND BRIBERY.
Qualification and qualities required
• Degree in Financial Management, Accounting or ACCA qualified professional
• At least 5 years work experience, 3 of which must be related to finance management work.
• Excellent communication skills – excellent verbal and written English communication skills and ability to organize
and present information in a compelling way.
• Familiarity with the use of financial software e.g. SUN Committed to the mission and vision of Marie Stopes Sierra
Leone
Personal attributes
• Results driven.
• Strong commitment to the goals and vision of MSI and MSSL.
• Strong supporter of the cause for contraception and a woman’s right to safe abortion. (Pro-choice.)
• Managing time well and helping others to do so too.
• Passion for service excellence and improving quality.
• Strong leadership and management skills; able to effectively build capacity.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skill.
Finance Manager
• The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.
• Self- managed and able to priorities and work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Willingness to rotate location and willingness to travel at short notice.

MSI Behaviours and Values
Team Member Behaviours
Work as One MSI
• You contribute, use, and share accurate data and evidence to improve understanding, insight and decision-making
across MSI, enabling us to maximize our ability to influence others.
• You share relevant knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen teamwork and prevent duplication of effort.
• You actively work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating
fairness, understanding and respect for all people and cultures.
Show courage, authenticity and integrity
• You hold yourself accountable for the decisions you make and the behaviours you demonstrate.
• You are courageous in challenging others and taking appropriate managed risks.
Develop and grow
• You seek feedback to enable greater self-awareness and provide the same to others in a way which inspires them to
be even more effective.
• You manage your career development including keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.
Deliver excellence, always
• You strive to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting clients at the Centre of everything, and
implement smarter, more efficient ways of performing your role.
• You build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with all stakeholders, and are a true
MSI ambassador.
Leadership (For Leaders only)
• You inspire individuals and teams, through situational leadership, providing clear direction.
• You seek and provide opportunities which motivate team members, helping to develop skills and potential
whilst strengthening our talent and succession pipeline.
• You are aware of emerging developments in our sector, demonstrating strategic insight about our clients
and business and encourage this in your team.

• You articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others.
MSI Values
• Mission driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice
not chance.
• Client centered: We are passionate about our clients and dedicate our efforts to delivering agreed objectives to
the highest possible quality.
• Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and take responsibility for everything we do to ensure long
term sustainability and increased impact.
• Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate and brave people who have the courage to push
boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.

1. Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and qualifications to:
recruitment@mariestopes.org.sl
2. Deadline for the submission of applications: 13th June,2022
 Please note that given the likely high volume of
applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: Careerical eConsult posts job listings for the convenience of job seekers. We do not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Careerical eConsult explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed on our website. Careerical eConsult is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment.  It is the responsibility of applicants to research the integrity of the organizations to which they are applying. We advise you to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or private party.