Title: Finance Manager

Location: Monrovia (with field visits when necessary)

Report to: Executive Director

Duration: 1 Year

BACKGROUND

Helping Our People Excel (HOPE), Inc. is a non-for-profit entity; championing the cause of women and girls in Liberia; focusing on sexual reproductive health and rights, education for all and leadership development for women and girls. HOPE’s mission is to promote women and Girls’ social, economic and educational empowerment through personal development opportunities, building strong community partnerships, policy review and advocacy. HOPE emphasizes ownership and empowerment by bringing the beneficiaries and key institutions together to discuss social issues. Our Vision is to ensure the social, educational and economic empowerment of women and children in Liberia.

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Manager will analyze every day financial activities and provide advice and guidance management on grants, financial compliance and future financial plans. Typical duties will include reviewing financial reports, monitoring accounts, and preparing financial forecasts.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations (payroll, invoicing, and other transactions)
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting
• Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests
• Manage HOPE’s financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, regulatory and grant requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA a plus
• 5-8 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with partners and funders • Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of financial reporting and data mining tools such as Access, QuickBooks etc. • Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proven experience in managing the finances of donor-funded projects highly desirable; • Additional relevant responsibilities and tasks as they arise.

To apply email your application including CV & Cover letter to: info@hopelib.org , or apply via the system below or submit to our office at: Tubman Boulevard/Sophie’s Junction, Congo Town Monrovia, Liberia Tel: + 231-770767194 / +231-886838545