• Maintain sound financial policies/procedures, systems, and practices for effective management on procurement and disbursement. Account for all financial resources to keep in compliance with PSI Global accounting policies, funder requirements and local law where required. Work closely with the Finance Managers to prepare submission of monthly financial packages to PSI/W and to ensure complete, accurate and timely recording and reporting of transactions. Coordinate with Programs to achieve objectives for donor reporting. 30% of Time
• Ensure finance operations, IT, procurement, warehouse, Subaward and fleet management activities are delivered efficiently. Establish and support suitable accounting, asset management and general administrative systems and personnel. Ensure adherence to PSI Global Responsibilities Matrix Conduct review the quality of business operations systems and activities and provide support, where necessary. Ensure oversight and quarterly supervisory visits to field offices / warehouse to review the quality of business operations systems and activities and provide support, where necessary. 25% of Time
• Work closely with Finance team to prepare submission of monthly financial packages to PSI/Washington and to ensure complete, accurate and timely recording and reporting of transactions. Coordinate with Programs and co-lead monthly review and analysis of financial reports and reconciliations with attention to how resources can be better allocated to achieve program objectives, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Modifications and Activity realignments and Donor compliance. Validate monthly common cost analysis and update cost ratios to ensure compliance with PSI’s global policy. 25% of Time
• Coordinate monthly reporting process from sub-awardees and joint programmatic and financial reports reviews, ensuring that costs are in line with the progress on delivery and implementation and that budget variances explanations are provided. 10% of Time
• Support preparation and successful conclusion of internal and external auditing activities including annual donor audit reporting; Successful implementation of Audit recommendations. Engage any legal issues confronting the organization and minimize risk. Review and test controls to ensure Office systems are compliant with PSI Global Services Finance, Grants and Contracts policies, donor requirements, as well as Country laws. 10% of Time

Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field, or a professional qualification in accounting (e.g., CPA/ ACCA or equivalent). Preference is given to a Chartered accountant/CPA equivalent.
• At least 10 years of related work experience in finance/accounting positions in a country office or headquarters environment. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
• A minimum of five years of experience in managing an annual budget of USD 6 million and above, preferably for a USAID funded project.
• Demonstrated understanding of USAID and other major donors’ policies and procedures, including administrative, reporting, and management policies.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as QBE or Lawson.
• Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Enterprise, and other accounting/ERP software; expert Excel user.
• Excellent diplomatic, oral/written skills and presentation abilities.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Familiarity with donor funding regulations (i.e., USAID, Global Fund, DfID) and foreign country statutory requirements.
• Strong preference for a citizen of Liberia

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

Measurement: You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.
Pragmatism: You’ll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won’t be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.
Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it’s the only way you’ll learn and improve.
Collaboration: You’ll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won’t succeed.
Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.
Commitment:  You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For domestic positions: Must be authorized to work in Liberia. N.B. PSI will consider work visa sponsorship for this position only if identified finalists are expatriates or non-Liberian Nationals.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.