Accounting commerce or business administration degree from a leading university, and relevant  professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA). Master’s degree in business administration of related field.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Oversee and coordinate the Finance team in Sierra Leone to support the work of programme staff  by reviewing partners’ project financial reports and providing financial information for decision making.
• Engage with the CD and Head of Programmes, Business Development and Grants Manager on the  Country Business Development strategy, in line with country programme needs and the  institutional funding landscape.
• Support the preparation of the Country Annual budget, the Strategic and Accountable Resource  Allocation and Value for Money documents and submit for review in CMT budget meeting, share  the budget pack after approval to HQ.
• Oversee and coordinate the Finance team in Sierra Leone to support the work of programme staff  by reviewing partners’ project financial reports and providing financial information for decision making.
• Oversight of the timely & accurate preparation of monthly management accounts for budget holders and country management to be able to monitor budget utilization and take appropriate  action on any significant variances.
• Ensure full compliance with all Sierra Leone government requirements in relation to registration,  taxation, labor law, auditing, fraud etc