INTERNAL/EXTERNALVACANCYANNOUNCEMENTREF/SLRCS/BRIDGE FINANCE COORDINATOR

Reports To:  Secretary General of Sierra Leone Red Cross Society   

Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) is a humanitarian organisation that believes every human being is entitled to a life of dignity and opportunity. With the help of our partners, staff and volunteers, we work in vulnerable communities to improve the lives of vulnerable Sierra Leoneans.

SLRCS is seeking talented, hard-working, and dynamic Sierra Leoneans for the position of Finance Coordinator.




Date required: November 2022.   Duty station: SLRCS HQ, Freetown with travels to the provinces as and when required.

Fixed term – One year with possible extension based on performance.

Role Description

Finance Coordinator, coordinates the work of SLRCS Finance Unit. S/he is supporting the unit to produce timely and accurate financial information to SLRCS management, governance and movement partners, contributing to effective implementation of SLRCS humanitarian activities.

Main responsibilities:

Accounting, Reporting and Financial Controls

• Works to ensure the integrity, timeliness and accuracy of accounting and financial reporting – both for SLRCS own funds and for project funds received from movement partners and donors.
• Participates in the process of preparation of annual budget
• Organizes and facilitates capacity building of Finance Unit and SLRCS Branches focusing of accounting, financial reporting and budgeting.
• Supports procurement and logistics units
• Upholds ethical standards and ensures compliance to SLRCS policies and guidelines.
• Ensures that the designed control mechanisms effectively identify and mitigate potential financial and other risks.

Human Resources

• Coaches and develops the finance unit
• Advises HR on statutory and donor requirements related to payroll

Responsibilities of all staff

• Uphold Red Cross Red Crescent universal principles

Main Duties:

• Coordinate the recording of financial information in the financial management software so that accurate and timely reports are produced for effective financial management, for the senior management team (SMT), the SLRCS Governing Board, Donor Agencies and Development Partners
• Present accurate and timely monthly management accounts to the SMT.
• Ensure that the Working Advances Control Account is accurate and up to date
• Coordinate banking services, keep record of all bank accounts and ensure monthly reconciliations are done and archived
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts
• Participate in risk management
• Coach finance staff at HQ and branches
• Identify and suggest improvements to accounting systems and procedures to enhance the quality, timeliness and availability of financial information
• Participate in the development and regular update of the Finance Manual to standardize and streamline financial management practices within SLRCS
• Support Budget Holders to maintain stringent controls that ensure expenditures are within defined budgetary limits, properly authorised and supported by appropriate documentation
• Is responsible for the safe custody of financial and accounting documents, ensuring that they are properly filed, secured and readily accessible
• Prepare and plan for internal and external audits, liaise with auditors and coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements that are suitable for audit.  Follow up on audit queries or recommendations.

Desired Profile & Skills:

Experience

• Minimum of three to five years relevant experience
• Experience in reporting on donor funded projects and working with international programmes
• Use of accounting software (NAV, Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains) and MS office tools

Education / training

• Qualified accountant (CPA / ACCA or equivalent)

Skills

• Very good command of English written and spoken
• Knowledge of internal controls with ability to detect weaknesses and initiate improvement
• Strong analytical, reporting, presentation and facilitation skills
• Open-minded and flexible, a respectful listener
• Responsible, well-organized, solution oriented
• Patient and supportive
• Ability to take initiative, work in a team and under pressure
• Able to present and interpret financial data to non-financial colleagues

Applications should be forwarded under confidential cover marked the position you have applied for with an up-to-date C.V, names of two referees (none relatives) and supporting documents to the HR Department, 6 Liverpool Street, Freetown. Closing date for receipt of applications is on the 11th November 2022 at 7:00 hrs

“WOMEN ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

NOTE: CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY.  TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED