VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern is currently recruiting the below post:

Job Code: 22-014-NH (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Finance Officer (x1)

Location: Zwedru, Grand Gedeh county

Reporting To: National Manager

Responsible For: N/A

Contract duration: Fixed-Term (12 months)

Job Purpose: To support the WINS project in 4 counties of Grand Gedeh, Grand Kru, River Gee, and Maryland from a finance perspective Specific Responsibilities:

Financial Management & reports

Ensuring donor and organizational requirements, policies & procedures are met across the programmes; Preparation of timely and accurate financial reports including cashbooks, safe books, fuel records, etc; Review all financial documents before payment to ensure correct charging details Review all financial documents and ensure all supporting documents are in place. Particularly with Mobile Money payments, ensure that key supporting documents are in place including phone number verification report from MTN or ORANGE, copies of IDs for payees/beneficiaries, validation report evidencing authenticity of beneficiary list/data; Support the team in preparation and review of monthly cash flow forecasts; Support budget holders in the monitoring of donor budgets. Audit & Internal Control

As the custodian of the finance policy at the field level, ensure that all rules and regulations including DOA are abided by; Take part in preparation for the annual audit with a special focus on donor-funded projects, and also support auditors and donors during audits; Ascertain effectiveness on use of assets funded by back donors as well as safeguarding mechanisms and advice management accordingly; Ensure that all costs are fully supported by documentary evidence such as the procurement documents, time sheets for personnel whose salaries are charged to donors and fuel/vehicle log sheets where transport costs are charged to donors; In liaison with the NFM/CFC, help in addressing critical findings identified during audits and financial reviews.

Capacity building

Assist in capacity building of Concern Worldwide Liberia field staff in basic budgeting skills through excel training; Carry out regular sessions with finance and non finance staff to build their capacity on donor financial and compliance issues; Deliver refresher training to all field staff around fraud and corruption, whistleblowing, etc.

Other Duties:

Ensure that filing and document management within the finance department is done in a systematic, coherent way; Undertake any other related duties assigned by the line Manager

Experience & Qualification:

∙ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field; or Part qualification e.g. CPA/ACCA/CIMA would be an added advantage ∙ At least 3 years of experience in a similar position

∙ A good understanding of NGO financial management and donor regulations.

∙ Good computer skills particularly in MS Excel

∙ Experience in accounting for donor agency grants and donor financial reporting will be a clear advantage

∙ Possessing a driver’s license and motorbike riding skills

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 22-014-NH Finance Officer clearly in the SUBJECT LINE.

By Hand to: HR Department, Concern Worldwide, Building Number-5 Andalucía’s Complex Compound Number-2, Between 6th & 7th Streets Sinkor Beachside, Behind Home City Furniture Store, Monrovia.

JOB CODE 22-014-NH Finance Officer clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ JOB CODE 22-014-NH Finance Officer

∙ A letter of application stating why you believe you are the best suited for the position.

∙ A copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) giving active daytime contacts.

∙ Names and addresses of two (2) work-related referees with professional e-mail addresses.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4:00 pm on Tuesday 14th June 2022.

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and

agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.