Functional Title: Political Finance Officer

PPRC Grade: 8

Job Purpose:

The Political Finance Officer will assist the Commission to discharge its mandate as specified in Section 34 & 35 of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone, the Political Parties Act No. 25 of 2022 and other relevant legislation.

Reporting: The Political Finance Officer will report to the Political Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Assist the Political Finance Manager in ensuring Political Parties Submit their Annual Audited Financial Statements to the Commission

-With the supervision of the Political Finance Manager, track political parties to account for funds raised and ensure disclosure of same

•Assist in ensuring Political Parties submit to the Commission their sources of income, Statement of Assets and Liabilities

•Assist in monitoring Party funding via donations, contributions and other permissible sources

With the supervision of the Political Finance Manager, assist in ensuring political parties maintain the following records in their National and Regional offices; Lists of membership and executives of all cadres, donations, contributions and dues, Sources of their funding, Inventory of their Property, the mode of acquisition and time

•Under the supervision of the Political Finance Manager, assist in reviewing reports submitted by political parties on campaign expenditures, contributions, assets and liabilities (pre and post election declaration)

•Assist in reviewing Audited Financial Statements submitted by political parties

•Ensure that a suitable filing system is developed in the Department which captures and retains the relevant documents in an orderly manner

•Ensure compliance with all issues in relation to political finance by the political parties

•Provide technical support to political parties when required

•Prepare quarterly report for the attention of the Political Finance Manager

•Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and Political Finance Manager

Required Skills and Experience

•Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

•Minimum of 2-3years of experience in financial management, accounting, or a related field, preferably within a regulatory or governmental environment

•Demonstrated experience in political finance, campaign finance, or similar regulatory compliance roles

•Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting principles.

•Deep understanding of political finance regulations and compliance requirements,

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•High level of integrity and ethical standards.

•Proficiency in financial management software and databases.

How to Apply

All Application Letter should be hand delivered or sent via email on pprcsierraleone@yahoo.com along all academic and supporting documents to the Office of the Director, Admin/ Human Resources, Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) on DAU Drive, Tower Hill, Freetown on or before 25th July, 2024 by 4:45pm.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Late submission will not be accepted.