FINANCE MANAGER
ABOUT US
International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1990 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and operating under a single management structure until December 2021. In 2022, the two missions approach on a transitional process and will continue up to 2023. Until this time, the both missions will share human resources with priorities focus. The coordination office for Sierra Leone Mission is located in Freetown, overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Liberia Country Office is located in Monrovia overseeing the operations in Nimba Field Office. We are a small team that aims to grow fast.
This position of a FINANCE MANAGER for an anticipated UNICEF-funded project will work as part of a team to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of the anticipated UNICEF funded nutrition projects in 8 counties in Liberia. This position is contingent and will be based in Monrovia
I. Summary of position Action Against Hunger is seeking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager for the anticipated UNICEF Project Year II. Under the UNICEF WINS Project, ACF in Partnership with Ministry of Health seeks to sustainably eliminate the drivers of under nutrition in eight of the fifteen Counties of Liberia (Montserrado, Bong, Nimba, Lofa, Bomi, Gbarpolu, Grand Cape Mount, and Margibi), driving a mindset of healthy diets for children under five, pregnant and lactating mothers.
The Finance Manager will report directly to the Senior Finance Manager and will be responsible for the overall financial components of the project, ensuring appropriate use of financial resources and ensuring that financial reporting at all levels is in accordance with agreement terms between ACF, donor and gov’t ministry. The Finance Manager will oversee budget development, manage implementation of key financial and operational program activities, ensure efficient operational support for the project team, and ensure compliance with UNICEF and Action Against Hunger regulations.
II. Key job roles
 Maintain oversight of the project’s financial and cash flow control, bookkeeping, payments, etc.

 In collaboration with Project Manager and Logistic, prepare request for payment, against approved SPO and invoices in relation to the project.
 Ensure high quality cash management for the mission to Prevent and manage fraud and corruption in project implementation and issuing alerts when necessary
 Ensure all supporting documentation are available and approved before payment as per donor & organizational compliance procedures
 Process payments to suppliers and ensure all payment vouchers and receipts are promptly entered into the accounting system (Excel books or SAGA)
 Ensure proper process documentation of all financial transactions
 preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports(FACEFORM)
 Supervising the checking of invoices and ensuring that they are archived according to ACF procedures
 Prepare monthly budget variance report and share with management (Budget follow-up)
 Undertake other general finance duties as required to facilitate the smooth running of the project.
 Work with program manager to review activity plan and update projections in the budget follow-up template for treasury monthly treasury request
 Monitor country-level expenditures, identify and monitor implementation of any corrective actions needed
 Contribute to supporting country office finance and operations staff capacity building;
 Coordinate closely with the Action Against Hunger offices on administrative and financial matters and supporting risk mitigation measures.
III. Gender Equality Commitments
 Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.
 Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
 Value and respect all cultures.
IV. Fiscal Responsibility
 Responsible for the oversight and management of the UNICEF funded budget.
V. Supervisory Responsibilities
 None
VI. QUALIFICATIONS & Experience
 Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting.
 Minimum 3 years of managerial experience in the financial area
 Extensive experience working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.

 Demonstrated experience in financial management of large and complex international-donor-funded projects including experience in the management of donor-funded projects
 Extensive experience working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.
VII. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
 Excellent skills in planning, monitoring, and re-aligning of complex budgets.
 Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or experiences in accounting, financial planning and management, and procurement, among other management support areas/functions, as required.
 Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills.
 High attention to details and any other activity in line with the position assigned by line manager.
 Good communication in English (oral, writing, and reading).
 Proficiency in the use of SAGA software is an added advantage.
 Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets and accountancy package.
 Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the program organization
 Good at role of facilitator and team player in solving problems.
VIII. Remuneration packages
Starting date: Contingent
Duration of contract: Twelve (12) Months
Location: Monrovia, with frequent travels to other ACF intervention areas.
Basic Salary: 1317
Transportation allowance: 75
Education Allowance: 90
Medical Insurance: staff and four dependents inclusive of spouse
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your motivation letter, CV with names of three (3) professional referees by email with the position title: Finance Manager_UNICEF clearly stated in the subject line to: recruitment@lr-actionagainsthunger.org no later than 5:00pm, Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
Action Against Hunger is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all competent persons, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply and become part of the organization. Action Against Hunger has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of Action Against Hunger, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity Employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply