Finance Manager (Liberia Nationals Only)

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable
  • Job type:
    Full time fix term
  • Posted:
    5 hours ago
  • Category:
    Accounting & Finance
  • Deadline:
    March 2, 2026

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, 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.

Purpose

The Finance Manager is a key position responsible for supporting the Head of Finance in managing the day-to-day financial operations of BRAC Liberia. The role’s primary focus is on ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial processes across all offices. The Finance Manager will oversee financial control systems, support budget management, lead team capacity-building, and act as a crucial link between the Country Office and field teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

  • Oversee and manage all financial and accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with all policies.
  • Manage the end-to-end process for budget preparation, forecasting, and the creation of detailed spending plans.
  • Ensure timely payment and reconciliation of all statutory deductions, including withholding tax and NASSCORP.
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders, providing critical financial analysis and insights on performance.

Compliance & Internal Controls

  • Implement and monitor robust internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets and ensure all financial activities adhere strictly to BRAC Liberia’s guidelines.
  • Act as a key liaison during internal and external audits by preparing and submitting all required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Actively track and follow up on audit findings, ensuring timely implementation of recommendations and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with procurement and administration teams to enforce adherence to financial policies and procedures.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

  • Supervise, mentor, and coach the finance team, including direct reports and field staff, to foster a high-performance culture.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide proactive feedback to team members.
  • Proactively identify skill gaps and develop a capacity-building plan to strengthen the skills and knowledge of finance staff across all offices.
  • Provide direct support to finance officers and area accountants to ensure proper financial records and adherence to budget codes.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Build and maintain strong, credible relationships with program and administrative teams to ensure adherence to financial policies and budget discipline.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for financial inquiries from field teams and provide support to regional leadership on budget planning.
  • Actively participate in the evaluation and pre-qualification of vendors and service providers to enforce quality assurance and maintain positive relationships.
  • Support the development and implementation of new financial systems and processes to strengthen accountability.

 

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

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

 

  1. Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

Experience: At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or a similar role, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity within a not-for-profit or NGO environment.

  • Education: A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • Professional Certification: Preferred A professional qualification in CPA or ACCA is required.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Considerable knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) and financial reporting principles.
  • Strong proficiency in financial management systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP systems).
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with superior attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Sound understanding of donor funding, grant management, and compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously, manage multiple demands, and prioritize effectively.

Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term

Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven, and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience, and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org.com)

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

Candidates are recommended to email their Resume and Cover Letter to bimcf.liberia@brac.net

Application deadline: 2nd March, 2026

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability, or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer.” Nationals are encouraged to apply!

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