JOB OPPORTUNITY

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, and 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.

In 2022, the MasterCard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) will be announcing an initiative that will create a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches will be delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

BRAC International will implement an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she is able to transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood. In preparation for the launch of the program, BRAC International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position.

No. of Vacancies:

Job Title : Area Accountant

Staff Category : National

Tenure : 1 year (Upon budget and Performance, contract may expand) Salary : Negotiable

Reports to : Finance Manager

Duty Station : Regional Office (Montserrado, Lofa, Zwedru) Safeguarding Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve BRAC’s goals of safeguarding.
2. Act as a resource of support and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
3. Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action. d. Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so

Job Summary:

The job holder will maintain proper accounting records for daily transactions, and check that the program bill vouchers of the office are being properly recorded. Key Duties: ∙ Check the bill vouchers of the branch/ Area or Regional offices and ensure they follow BRAC procurement and finance guidelines.

∙ Scan all bill vouchers and send them to Country Office monthly and update the AIM finance officer at the Country office.

∙ To ensure effective payments of monthly salary of AIM program staff through Bank account, payments of statutory deductions such as NASSCORP contributions, withholding tax to Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), etc, and ensure the same is captured correctly in the accounting system (SBI cloud).

∙ To verify that the separate Fixed Asset Register is maintained and recorded for all types of fixed assets that are used for the programs in Branch Offices/ Areas/ Regional (Equipment, Furniture, and Inventory) and affect respective entries in the accounting system such as Depreciation, Disposal, utilization of inventory and transfer between offices.

∙ Toproviderequiredfinancialsupportforprogramimplementationbycommunicatingwith the Head of all programs of the field office as required by management and donor showing the financial position/stability, Value for Money, and compliance with donor requirements. ∙ To liaison with the internal and external auditors and provide the necessary support to them by Supplying the billing voucher, registering, reports, etc. of different programs as the auditors require.

Required Skills / Capacity:

(SDP), accounting treatment related to grants and bank transactions.

∙ Interpersonal communication skills and teamwork

∙ Good computer skills preferably MS Excel and MS Word

Professional competence with good knowledge of International transactions including management of donors and partners.

∙ Awareness and experience in using accounting software for capturing financial transactions.

Experience Requirements:

• BBA or equivalent in Finance/Accounting/ Business Management/Banking
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an added advantage
• 3-5 years experience.

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, our hiring process includes extensive background checks and criminal record disclosure. BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

All qualified and interested applicants can submit a cover letter with their CVs to three referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer/line manager, along with a copy of your educational qualification applications should be submitted by email to: bimcf.liberia@brac.net , with the position title on the subject line.

DEADLINE: June 14 2023 at 5:00 PM

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED