About EQUIP Liberia
EQUIP Liberia is a faith-based health and social welfare NGO working to improve the lives of Liberians by providing access to quality health services at the clinic and community level and access to expanded justice and protection for all. Our mission is to equip war-affected Liberians for safer, healthier futures while empowering the health and justice sectors to make lasting transformation in the lives of every-day Liberians.
General Position Description:
The Finance and Admin Manager is responsible for oversight and day to day management of all aspects of the finance department. This position works closely with senior staff and program managers to ensure smooth coordination across departments and in support of EQUIP Liberia’s mission, as well as compliance with all donor and NGO policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
§ Provides professional financial guidance in ensuring compliance with donor and NGO policies, procedures, and practices
§ Interacts with external partner agencies and implementers
§ Prepares and reviews budgets while ensuring spending is in line with project and overall annual budgets
§ Ensure monthly financial reports and spending updates are prepared accurately, on time and sent to the Country Director, project managers, donors and others concerned, to maximize efficiency and transparency.
§ Ensures regular reconciliation and controls over EQUIP’s assets, cash, and bank accounts, petty cash, etc. are in place and cash counts and reconciliations are done faithfully as per daily, weekly and monthly schedules.
§ As a member of the senior management team, he/she will contribute to EQUIP’s strategic leadership and will build the capacity of national staff
§ Provides advice to the Country Director on financial matters, particularly the weekly and monthly review of the projects balance sheets, issues arising and financial status.
§ Assists the project managers with financial information, policy advice and donor contract requirements to ensure the success of the projects. Provides advice & provides expertise at the project/program budget proposal development, monthly reporting and final submission stage.
§ Effectively stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and compile and update an applicable compliance manual and training program for EQUIP and partner staff
§ Hires, trains and supervises finance staff
Required Qualifications:
§ University degree in finance, accounting, business administration or equivalent
§ Finance and accounting specialization
§ Three to five years experience in a similar position, preferably with an NGO in project management.
§ Demonstrated experience in financial and grants management, budget control and knowledge of the requirements of donor organizations such as USAID, DFID, UN and EU
§ Understanding of the international humanitarian system
§ Knowledge of accountancy, treasury management and budget management.
§ Proficiency with QUICKBOOKS finance software
§ Knowledge of other management computer programs (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet and e-mail)
§ Proficiency in written and spoken English
§ Demonstrated team building experience and strong cross cultural orientation
§ Excellent management skills and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
§ Advanced degree in finance or business administration.
§ Knowledge of EQUIP Liberia’s work and Liberian fiscal legislation
Working Conditions:
§ Contract of employment: One year with option to renew annually
§ Working Hours: 48 hours per week
§ Salary range: $3,000 to $3,500 plus benefits, depending on qualifications and experience
§ Working location: Monrovia, Liberia
Additional Information:
§ This position requires living in a Monrovia, Liberia and may consist of trips into rural parts of Liberia to visit field offices. The applicant should be willing to live in primitive conditions and must adhere to EQUIP Security procedures as well as EQUIP’s Code of Conduct.
§ The applicant must agree to behave at all times in a manner which positively promotes EQUIP and its work and be comfortable working with a Christian organization, and respecting Christian values and beliefs.
Application Process: Applicants should send their CV and cover letter HR@equipliberia.org. Questions can be directed to justin.pendarvis@equipliberia.org or davewaines@gmail.com. please be informed that candidates may be contacted before the closing date.
To apply
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to hr@equipliberia.org
