Major Duties and Responsibilities of Senior Finance Officer

• The Senior Finance Officer (SFO) supervises the cash and bank transactions in the office to maintain the financial integrity of the Ministry of Health & Sanitation-National Emergency Medical Service Project. The SFO must ensure payment controls, way-matching, and line of approvals are duly followed.

• The SFO is responsible for Financial Controls to be maintained by checking and authorising entries for correctness for coding and posting to the Quick Books, ensuring accuracy and prompt processing into the various accounts

• Responsible for review of Payment Processing. Prepare all staff accountabilities and claim refunds, vet and review invoices and other payment vouchers prior to submitting them for approval to ensure accuracy and correctness

• SFO helps in the preparation of financial reporting and budgeting and produce quarterly expenditure report for review by Finance Manager. Prepare timely and comprehensive reports in compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements

• Provides financial insight and analysis to drive the project performance of the   organisation, The Senior Finance Officer advises management on critical financial decisions involving liabilities, cash controls, and insurance securities against risk, for the financial health and long-term financial goals of the organisation

Required Skills and Competencies 

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make sound judgement and decision.

• • Ability to work collaboratively with others.

• Computer literacy with Accounting Software;quick books preferred

• Management and skills

• Excellent report writing and fluency in both written and spoken English

Educational Requirements

Minimum Bachelors’ degree in Accounting and Finance or related field of study from a recognised university. Masters in Accounting or professional discipline will be an added advantage.

Interested Candidates are requested to send their CVs with Covering letter along, copies of all certificates relevant to the position with at least 3 references. Applications should be addressed to the Admin & Human Resource Manager via email: mohsnemsrecruitment@gmail.com. Or through hand delivery to the following address. 

NEMS Head Office

62 Spur Road, Freetown