BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for
people to realise their potential.
Position: Area Accountant- Boys Town (Nationals Only)
Job Location: BRAC International – Monrovia, Liberia
Introduction
BRAC is a global leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based
programs to empower the most marginalized in extremely poor, conflict-affected, and
post-conflict states. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now works in more than 20
countries in Asia and Africa and takes a holistic approach to alleviating poverty, running
programs in education, healthcare, microfinance, women and girls’ empowerment,
agriculture, food security, and human and legal rights. Together, the initiative will result
in systemic change that creates a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million
adolescent girls and young women, 1.9 million households, and 9.5 million people in 7
countries in Africa by 2027.
Purpose
The purpose of this role is to ensure effective financial management and compliance
with BRAC’s policies and procedures. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining
accurate financial records, processing transactions, conducting reconciliations, and
ensuring that all payments and procurements meet the organization’s standards. This
role supports the smooth and transparent operation of financial activities, promoting
accountability and integrity in the use of resources.
Key Responsibilities:
● Ensure that field staff follow Standard financial procedures
● Maintain daily cash register accurately
● Maintain cash advance (IOU) register updated periodically
● Prepare cash and bank reconciliation comparison with system balance
● Identifying line in budget relating to a specific expenditure (coding of expenses)
● Prepare cash and bank reconciliation comparison with system balance
● Record or post transactions in software (SBI Cloud) timely observing daily closure
● Maintain daily movement register at office
● Review all documents for payment ensuring compliance to BRAC policies and
procedures before disbursement.
● Ensuring supporting documents are accurate and approved per approval
threshold as provided by SOP before payment.
● Ensure that all field staff follow Standard Operating procedures (SOP)
● Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
● STAMP all bill “paid” after disbursement and filed accordingly
● Review all Vouchers ensuring that all supporting documents are accurate and
meet procurement and accounting policies and procedures of BRAC
● Ensure vendor(s) signed payment voucher and log upon receiving payment to
prove receipt of check
● Cash and Bank transaction monitoring ensures donor compliance.
● Maintain hard copies of vouchers after payments are made
● Print out system generated Voucher of each transaction from SBI Clouds and
attached to Payment vouchers and obtain relevant signatures
● Scan all financial documents and rename for monthly reporting and submit to the
finance manager
● File hard copies in box folders label with reporting month and project
● Follow & enforce BRAC’s procurement policies and procedures. Ensure that
appropriate procurement standards and documentation are followed in the
selection of contractors, vendors, suppliers and grantees in line with the approved
procurement Policy of BRAC;
Academic Qualifications:
• 2 + years in Accounting or related field
• Experience Accounting
Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:
● Have strong communications skills i.e. verbal and written
● Understand how to convey BRAC work in a respectable, compelling and
empowering manner.
● Ability to manage budgets and meet set targets
● Bachelor’s degree including experience working with NGO.
● Ability to work with a range of technical staff and develop professional
relationships.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Proficient in Microsoft word and excel
● Being able to work extra hours beyond regular work hours.
Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term
Salary: Negotiable
About BRAC International:
BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to
empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social
injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination,
where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven,
scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to
achieve their potential.
BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has
grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations
(NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international
operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our
work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in
16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South,
BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to
continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to
meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia
and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit
(www.bracinternational.org.com)
Our Core Values:
Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.
Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.
Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most
Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in
poverty
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please
follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!
External candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a cover letter and
any supporting documents to bimcf.liberia@brac.net
Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all
job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career
aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to bimcf.liberia@brac.netcopying their immediate
line manager. Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.
Application deadline: 28th January, 2025
BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all
employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every
stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be
protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation –
regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or
ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive
background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding
to the fullest extent.
“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”
Nationals are encouraged to apply!