Key responsibilities as Finance Associate will consist of work related to Financial Governance, Financial Reporting, Secretarial and Business Assets and Equipment management. In addition, you are also expected to play ongoing supporting roles for Fundraising and HR Operation. Please also note that the nature of the organization requires you to be flexible in your approach to work in order to achieve the organization’s goals. You may therefore be required, from time to time, to carry out reasonable different and/or additional duties.

Responsibilities

Financial Governance – ensure efficient financial governance practices and processes, which includes the following
Coordinate annual budget planning and semi-annual budget reviews

Maintain budget tracking system to help functional heads to make financial decisions

Assist in the development and maintenance of TFL’s finance policies and procedures

Maintain payment systems and processes that are in compliance to TFL Foundation’s finance policies and procedures

Maintain cash flow management system that projects cash requirements and coordinate with Fund Raising unit to ensure a healthy cash balance
Financial Reporting – deliver accurate and relevant financial reports to key stakeholders, which include the following

Produce annual reports which include both financial (audited account) and non- financial information that are relevant to public stakeholders
Produce semi-annual donor reports which include both financial (audited account) and non-financial information that are relevant to donors

Produce quarterly financial reports for TFL Foundation’s Board of Trustees Produce monthly management reports for internal use

Manage and coordinate audit process

Job Description-Finance and Administrative Manager

• ● Produce any other reports which may be required from time to time
• ● Fund Raising– collaborate with Fund Raising unit to deliver relevant financial informationand documents in order to effectively engage corporate sponsors and ensure timely drawdown of funding/support from corporate sponsors and government
• ● Business Assets and Equipment Management – responsible for procurement,safeguarding and maintenance of business assets and equipments, which include IT equipments, mobile phones, office stationery etc.
• ● Secretarial – responsible for collaborating with company secretary on secretarial relatedtasks, e.g. board minutes, board resolutions, etc.
• ● HR Operation – assist in all HR related operational activities when requiredKnowledge and Technical Skills

• ● Excellent project planning and project management skills and strong at managing layered operations across the nation
• ● Proficiency in analyzing large data-sets and making inferences to drive strategies and decisions
• ● Ability to construct and dissect simple financial statements with very minimal guidance
• ● High level of attention to detail required to ensure report accuracy
• ● Logical and methodical thinking required to design and improve financial processes
• ● Strong numerical and analytical skills required for simple financial analysis
• ● Competency with Microsoft Office productivity tool (E.g Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• ● Familiarity with widely grants reporting, accounting, and auditingCompetencies and Abilities

• ● Strong goal orientation and laser-like focus on outcomes
• ● Influencing and communication skills so as to leverage people and relationships tooutcomes
• ● Ability and willingness to maintain a demanding travel schedule and work long-hoursduring peak seasons Values and Mindsets

• ● Deep belief in Teach For Liberia’s vision, mission, and core values
• ● Manage and coach individuals to consistently superior outcomesEducation and Experience

• ● A Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Management, and or organizational behavior
• ● 8+ years of relevant work experience

Job Description-Finance and Administrative Manager

• ● Previous experience managing large projects and teams to successful outcomes in deadline driven contexts
• ● Previous experience working in the development/education sector (preferred)
• ● Fluency in one of Liberia’s indigenous languages/dialects (preferred)
• ● Lived experience in the target placement counties (Margibi, Montserrado, Grand Bassa,Bomi, Bong, and Maryland)FEMALE CANDIDATES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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