Job Vacancy

Position Title: ACCOUNTANT

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: CHI Head Office, Marshall Road

CHI stands at the forefront of the feminist movement, tirelessly working towards a more equitable and inclusive society. Through our SRHR advocacy and service, education, health, economic empowerment, and anti-violence initiatives, CHI is creating lasting change and paving the way for a future where gender equality is a reality. We provide skills and livelihood activities to empower women, girls, and gender minorities to break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and shape a better tomorrow for themselves and future generations. CHI is dedicated to ensuring improvement in Maternal and Child Health. Our program focuses on enhancing the quality and effectiveness of health care services. Our Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs are geared toward improving the health and well-being of mothers and children through various interventions such as prenatal care, postnatal care, immunizations, and nutrition programs. These programs play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to mothers and children, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes in Liberia.

We are seeking an accountant for our head office on Marshall Highway.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The accountant will accurately record, analyze and report financial activities ensuring compliance with regulations and accepted principles of accounting regarding an NGO. The accountant will also prepare and examine financial records, identify potential areas of opportunities and risks and inform management to make data-driven decisions.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• managing the organization’s financial transactions, including processing invoices, making payments, and collecting receivables.
• analyzing and controlling costs to remain within budget lines.
• specializes in preparing taxes, managing tax liabilities, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• reviewing financial records and ensuring their accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• prepares financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, for internal and external stakeholders.
• develops and manages budgets, forecasts financial performance, and monitors actual results against projections.
• provides financial information and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Prepares financial reports and documentations for various projects
• oversee all aspects of the accounting function, including financial reporting, budgeting, audits and internal controls

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An accounting degree and at least five (5) years of experience providing technical leadership and/or support for non-for-profit institution related activities in Liberia.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with counterparts, particularly interacting productively and professionally.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Only Liberian citizens are eligible for this position.

Please ensure that your application package includes a one-page Motivation Letter highlighting why you are the most qualified candidate for the position, along with your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the contact details of three professional referees.

Submit these documents to recruit@chciliberia.org no later than the 18^th of May 2025.

As we are aiming to fill this position urgently, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline.

When submitting your application, please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line.