Finance & Administrative Officer
ForumCiv is a Swedish civil society organization working on advocacy and capacity building in Central America, south-east Asia, East and West Africa and Eastern Europe. Our Country office in Liberia is seeking employment of: A young, diligent professional for the post of Finance & Administrative Officer ( For Immediate Employment) (5 months Renewable) Location: Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County Job Purpose Finance & Admin Officer (FO) is a position that is in general responsible for assuring administrational functioning and financial compliance of our Grand Gedeh Sub-office, and mainly to support the Finance & Administrative Manager (FAM) in the financial monitoring and capacity development of implementing partners.
Line Management The Finance Officer reports to the FAM at the Liberia Country office. Duties and Responsibilities Under guidelines and direct supervision of FAM, the incumbent shall perform the following scope of work: Assets Management at the Sub-office Office management and administration (organization of circulation, filing and archiving of administrative, accounting, and financial documents). Creating and maintaining reference files/records (electronic and paper) and filing of documents related to the above processes.
Reviewing payment vouchers, settlement of staff advances and all financial documents before submission to the Country Office Assist in the follow up on grants disbursed to implementing partners to ensure proper financial management and donor compliance Provide capacity development support to implementing partners. Backstopping other Finance Unit staff during periods of absence or involvement in periods of project implementation.
ensure compliance and support procurement activities at the sub office Qualifications ▪ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance and/or economics/business administration. Experience 3 years’ experience performing accounting or administrative tasks. • Experience in using standard PC software packages including word processor, financial programs, and email packages(outlook). Experience with QuickBooks, other Good knowledge about financial management practices will be an advantage.
• Proven experience working with implementing partners/sub grantees • Experience with Sida and EU grant is an advantage Skills Very good communication and interpersonal skills Highly numerate. Ability to plan own work, set priorities and complete it under pressure. • Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural, international team. • Fluency in English and one or more Liberian indigenous languages Knowledge Sound knowledge and understanding of general administration principles and practices.
Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and working practices. Sound knowledge and understanding of budget management and control principles and working practices. Sound knowledge working with spread sheets (Excel) Desirable Experience of working in the non-profit/NGO sector, preferably a Scandinavian organization Female candidates will be given high priority Please send your application to j [email protected] Or apply via the system below not later than July 16, 2021, by 4:30pm.
The application should include: – Resume (Including References) – Motivation letter (one A4 page stating motivation and relevant experience) – Salary expectations Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.