Job Advert for Finance Manager – Liberia
Tearfund is looking for an experienced FINANCE MANAGER to manage and implement effective
finance systems for Tearfund Liberia and facilitate capacity building support to local partners. The
Finance Manager will be responsible for all aspects of finance management for the Liberia Country
programme, and some limited support to Sierra Leone, in accordance with Tearfund policies and
guidelines, and maintain a system of sound internal controls, mitigate risks of any probable
financial loss and fraud, conduct budget analysis and finance reporting for various donors; and
comply with statutory audit requirements as per the rules and regulation of the government of
Liberia. The person will ensure maintenance of financial accounting records, book-keeping, cash
management, banking transactions, which are compliant with Tearfund standards and donor
requirements.

We are looking for a professionally qualified accountant having work experience in the non-
government sector, who have expertise in managing financial accounts and system, developing

and managing budget and institutional funding. The candidate should have the knowledge on the
procedure of submission of financial statements and reports as required by the Government of
Liberia.
The candidate should be of Christian faith background, and willing to work in cross-cultural setting;
should have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Kindly drop your applications (Cover letter, CV, and copies of qualification documents) at the apply below

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

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How to Apply for this Job
Background on Tearfund
Who we are: We are a Christian organisation partnering with the local church wherever possible
to see change in the lives of those in greatest economic need. We believe poverty is caused by
broken relationships with God, others, the environment and ourselves. Restoring those
relationships is key to how we work, and we want to see change that is economic, material,
environmental and spiritual. We are courageous, truthful, compassionate, servant-hearted and
Christ-centred; values that are at the heart of Tearfund.

Our vision: To see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-
given potential

Our mission: We follow Jesus where the need is greatest, responding to crisis and partnering
with local churches to bring restoration to those living in poverty.

Our values: We aspire to be courageous, truthful, compassionate, servant-hearted and Christ-
centred

Tearfund’s Application Process
If after reading though this Job Profile and you are interested, please send your application
(Cover letter, CV, and copies of qualification documents) to:
liberia.recruitment@tearfund.org OR deliver to the above mentioned address.
In this Job Profile pack we’ve included a full Job Description as well as a Person Specification.
Please ensure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the
requirements for this post.

Job Profile

JOB TITLE Finance Manager
GROUP International
TEAM West Africa – Liberia
LOCATION Monrovia
RESPONSIBLE TO Country Director Mano River (Liberia & Sierra Leone)
CLOSING DATE October 14, 2019 at 5:00pm

PART 1 – JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB OVERVIEW
As part of the senior management team to maintain a system of financial record-keeping which is
to provide the Country Director, field management and Tearfund West Africa cluster with timely,
accurate and meaningful financial management information to enable them to monitor and manage
the programme (partners and field offices) effectively. In accordance with Tearfund policies and

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guidelines, to maintain a system of sound internal controls in order to safeguard Tearfund assets,
mitigate against the risk of financial loss and fraud and satisfy donor and statutory audit
requirements. To ensure the programme’s financial accounting records and financial systems and
procedures are compliant with Tearfund standards.
POSITION IN ORGANISATION
● Reports to the Country Director (Mano River)
● Dotted Line Responsibility: West Africa Cluster Financial Officer manager
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
● To lead or participate in spiritual sessions of prayer and biblical reflection with staff, if
applicable.
● The post-holder will, at all times, carry out their responsibilities with the utmost respect for
the protection of children in accordance with Tearfund’s Child and Vulnerable Adult
Safeguarding Policy
● To be committed to actively working and living in accordance with Tearfund’s Mission, Values
and Christian beliefs.
● Models a team culture characterised by a shared vision, commitment and mutual
accountability that reflects Tearfund’s desired corporate culture being servant-hearted,
Christ-like, agile, effective, and courageous
● To adhere to and monitor Tearfund Quality Standards, raise issues of concern where there
are possible breaches of these Standards, knowingly or unknowingly, within the program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1PROGRAMME STRATEGY
● Support the CD in developing and maintaining appropriate financial management systems
and tools to support programme implementation in accordance with target expenditure
ratios and Tearfund’s funding strategy guidelines.
● Support the CD in the preparation, and submission for approval, of the annual country
budget to Tearfund’s West Africa Cluster Lead.
● Plan and work alongside the Tearfund and partner Program Manager and financial staff to
develop financial capacity for Tearfund’s partners.
5.1PROJECT / SUPPORT FUNCTION MANAGEMENT
● Work with Tearfund and partner project staff in developing proposals (including budgets
and activity schedules / plans) and subsequent revisions in accordance with external donor
requirements.
● Maintain a set of complete and accurate financial records, including all relevant supporting
documentation for each project.
● Monitor, supervise and assist in preparing all interim financial statements / completion
reports to donors to ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
● Ensure the timely preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, half yearly and
yearly financial reports for the Country Director, Project Managers and West Africa Cluster
management, providing them with responsive support and meaningful financial information
to enable them to manage project and core budgets effectively. This should include advising
on significant variances against budget, and making recommendations for corrective
actions to ensure expenditure does not exceed available funding.
● Conduct regular field trips to project sites and partners to monitor compliance with financial
procedures, review activity progress and assist managers in identifying the financial
implications of changes in proposed activities and revising budget lines as required.
● Induct and regularly advise management on finance systems and controls and how to
effectively supervise the finance function in their locations.
● Oversee briefing and training of new staff on the financial procedures relevant to their role
including donor guidelines and compliance practices, anti-fraud and bribery training.

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● Advise the Country Director on the cost implications concerning the selection, lease and
management of appropriate office, residential and other buildings as required and the cost
implications of fleet management, warehousing management and stock control and
procurement of goods and services.
● Facilitate visits by, and meet the requirements of, external and internal auditors.
● Responsible for all Financial and Budget handling which includes, bank reconciliation,
payroll processing, tax and NASSCORP payment, petty cash and bank account
management.
5.2CORPORATE POLICY AND COMPLIANCE
● Set up and maintain appropriate accounting systems and procedures as prescribed in
accordance with standard Tearfund policies and donor requirements.
● Assist senior management in Mano River to ensure set up and compliance with all
contractual and statutory financial requirements.
● Monitor procedures to prevent / mitigate against fraud as per the Fraud Prevention and
Response Plan.
● Ensure corporate financial control is exercised and routinely monitored across all Tearfund
Mano River operational field sites, and that month end and year-end routines are delivered
to quality and in accordance with corporate deadlines.
● Ensure all financial documentation for completed projects is archived and stored for audit
in accordance with Tearfund’s Project Completion Requirements and GPS.
● Support the CD in yearly partner financial assessments such as POCA and SIFTS
● Ensure all finance related audit recommendations are implemented effectively across the
programme.
5.3TEAM MANAGEMENT
● Work with the partners’ finance staff, providing, guidance and mentoring to ensure effective
performance and compliance with standard financial systems.
● Ensure that all staff in the finance team understand their individual and collective
responsibilities for security, safety and well-being.
● Support the Country Director in capacity building of partners’ finance staff.
Health and Safety
● Required to adhere to and implement Tearfund’s Health and Safety Policy as it relates to
areas such as fire safety, accommodation and vehicles
● Ensures that personal health and safety incidents are reported and logged appropriately
5.4EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION
● Support the Country Director in maintaining constructive financial and budget working
relations with other NGOs, UN agencies, host governments (including both formal
authorities and informal faction where applicable).
● In consultation with the senior management team, liaise with bilateral and multilateral
donors on all aspects of financial management and reporting.
● Build the financial capacities of selected Tearfund partner organisations by providing
relevant financial advice and guidance, as well as more in-depth support when invited by
the partner.

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PART 2 – PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Finance Manager, Liberia.

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS ● Qualified Finance manager with
appropriate finance related
qualification, BBA accounting or its
equivalent

● Management qualification
● Previous Finance Security
training
● MBA

EXPERIENCE ● Proven post qualification in finance
management experience with an
International Entity
● Proven experience in budgeting and
budget management
● Demonstrated experience working with
accounting software and online
systems
● Demonstrated experience in
overseeing organisational finance
compliance
● Proven experience in donor financial
reporting
● Proven experience in managing
people, building a team and in
capacity building national staff

● Demonstrated experience
working with national
NGOs to support finance
capacity development
● Experience using PSF
accounting software
● Proven experience in
supporting programme
teams in project design
and management

SKILLS/
ABILITIES

● Excellent written and verbal
communication, particularly in
communicating complex financial data
to non-finance staff
● Solid experience of using corporate
finance systems and use of products
such as Excel and finance
management software
● Ability to communicate complex
financial data to non-finance staff
● Organised with strong administrative
skills

PERSONAL
QUALITIES

● Committed Christian
● Demonstrates strong commitment to
Integral mission
● Self-disciplined with ability to work
proactively using own initiative
● Commitment to accountability to
beneficiaries and transparency,
showing dignity and respect, and
demonstrating listening and
understanding
● Team player working well with
programme and support functions

● Understanding of and
interest in international
affairs
● Ability to demonstrate an
interest and involvement in
issues of justice,
compassion and mercy
● Creative and innovative
approach to work
● Flexible and adaptable
● Ability to remain calm under
pressure
● Ability and commitment to
apply biblical principles
prayerfully within all aspects
of the role.

OTHER
COMMENTS

All roles require a basic DBS check or a police check if the role is based
outside the UK