Sightsavers
Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. We are looking for a Programme Finance Assistant to work closely with Finance & Support Service Manager in Liberia
Contract: 1-year fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
The Program Finance Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the UNICEF supported Program. The Program Finance Assistant will support Programme Team and partners under the leadership of the Finance & Support services manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling the day-to-day financial transactions in compliance with local regulations and adhering to the organisational Financial Framework with specific respect to implementation of financial management and controls; financial planning and budgeting; financial monitoring and audits; monitoring and retaining accurate financial records.
- Provide support to the Project through managing logistics of procurement of supplies, delivering or overseeing administrative functions i.e. payments and ensuring IT equipment functions effectively all in line with organisational policies and procedures.
- Working closely with the FSSM (Finance & Support Service Manager) to support proper financial and resource management of the Programme with the joint view of project planning and monitoring reports, auditing of funds provided, analysis of programme delivery and grant management reporting.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- Relevant professional accounting qualification or degree in Finance/Accounting, or equivalent experience
- Worked in or has previously worked as Programme financer within an INGO
- Understanding and a working knowledge of Auditing
- Project financial management, budget and data analysis skills
- Excellent communication skills (both oral & written)
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
Desirable:
- Experience of managing a small team or another member of staff
Next Steps
We anticipate that interviews will take place from the week commencing the 29th of August 2022 onwards.
Please note that there will be a short task required prior to the interview, once this has been completed you will be invited to conduct an oral interview within three days.
We are anticipating offers of employment to be made week commencing the 5th of September 2022.
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 28 August, 2022