Job Title: Finance Assistant (1 Position)
Organization
profile and
background:
Welthungerhilfe
Welthungerhilfe was founded in 1962 as the National Committee of the
“Freedom from Hunger Campaign” set up by the United Nations’ Food and
Agricultural Organization (FAO). Today it is one of the largest International
Non-Governmental Organizations working in development cooperation and
humanitarian aid based in Germany. The organization is non-profit making,
non-denominational and politically independent, and run by a board of honorary
members under the patronage of the German President.
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is working in 40 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin
America and campaigns publically for fairer cooperation with developing
countries. Its’ work has been funded by private donations from the population at
large and public grants including Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau( KfW), BMZ,
DEVCO/EuropeAid, USAID/OFDA, ECHO (FPA P-partner) and DFID are
among many others.
Welthungerhilfe has been working in Liberia since 2003 focusing on
Agriculture/Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security, Infrastructure and WASH
interventions.
Location: Zwedru – Grand Gedeh County
Objectives of the
position:
The aims of the position are to assist in providing administrative support to the
project/programme and in managing programme’s finances.
Responsible to: Finance Expert/Administrator
Responsible for: None
Main
Responsibilities:
The Finance Assistant will have the listed below specific responsibilities:-
General tasks
•Prepare and organize internal finance team meetings as directed.
•Update the programme financial organizational chart on a regular basis.
•Regularly update the project/programme inventory list.
Main Responsibilities:
•Ensure payments are only made on original receipt/invoice and complete supporting
documents.
•Assist in monitoring expenditures/costs type and cost category with regard to the
budget.
•Handle all cash and bank payments for the project, including salary payments and
cash advances.
•Take full responsibility for assigned cashboxes in project locations (Zwedru or
Fishtown) fully responsible of its content.
•The cashier should at all times make cash and bank verification. The Cashier is held
responsible for the content of the cash box and has to reimburse any loss of cash to
Welthungerhilfe.
•Handling of all bank (where applicable) and cash payments for the project issuing of
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cheques and cheque release forms for the bank (where applicable).
•Cash advances should be settled within 2 weeks, the latest at the end of the month.
•Ensure that all payments are made only if all documents are completed and attached
to the invoices (especially for purchases/procurement).
•Ensure that all invoices include the “paid stamp” and the “accounting stamp” with
the budget line and all required information.
•Post all transactions in FundsPro daily and making sure that the cashbook (s) are
reconciled and closed by the first day of the following month.
•Carry out daily, weekly and monthly cash counts as per laid down procedures.
•Prepare bank reconciliations for assigned banks by the 10th of the following month
and ensure that the bank book is closed.
•Write cheques and bank transfer letters and ensure submission to the bank.
•Assist in ensuring adherence to Cash management policy, procurement regulations,
signature policy and other policies published by the Country Office and/or project
office
•Any other reasonable related duties as requested by the Accountant, Finance
Administrator or his/her representative.
•Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position and in international
organizations.
Education: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent in experience and at
least a training or study in a financial institution.
Languages: Excellent command of spoken and written English
Computer skills: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially: Word and Excel. Good working
knowledge of modern communication systems.
Personal Skills: • Able to take and follow instructions
• Attention to detail
• Able to take initiative and proactive
• Integrity
• Very good listening skills
• Ability to handle work in high work pressure situation.
Starting date ASAP
Applications for
this position
How to apply:
Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunity employer, therefore qualified females are
encouraged to apply for this position.
Please send softcopies of a motivation letter and CV and any additional documents
you wish to submit (e.g. scans of certificates, letter of recommendation) to the below.

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Note: After reviewing the applications received by the closing date, within two (2) weeks period “if you
don’t hear from us consider your application unsuccessful.” We encourage you to apply again for
posted and advertised positions in our Organization, for which you qualify in the future.