ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
UFDUM is a registered Liberian non-governmental organization established since 2014 with headquarters in Monrovia and operative in Lofa, Nimba, Grand Cape Mount and Bong Counties. We have a mission to ensure that children, youths, including boys, young men, girls, young women and underage mothers and their babies grow to their full potential by providing the necessary support they deserve all around the world. We will afford them a healthy start, empower them with appropriate training programs and enhance the opportunity for them to learn and also protect them from any potential harm. We will advocate for and achieve positive significant changes in their lives. Position Summary: The FINANCE OFFICER reports to the Executive Director and will be responsible to implement UFDUM’s financial plans and policies, and supporting the project teams to develop their activities budgets. Below are some key responsibilities of the Finance Officer;
Position Summary: The FINANCE OFFICER reports to the Executive Director and will be responsible to implement UFDUM’s financial plans and policies, and supporting the project teams to develop their activities budgets. Below are some key responsibilities of the Finance Officer;
Position Title:
FINANCE OFFICER (1 person needed)
Main Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Make sure that all financial transactions are carried out and recorded in accordance with standard financial procedures.
▪ Regularly review the float, loan and salary advance registers.
▪ Carry out a cash count every two weeks.
▪ Monitor cash flow and request top-ups from relevant authorities.
▪ Prepare the monthly payroll and bank reconciliation
▪ Check the month end cashbooks, and ensure that all bookkeeping and coding is accurate.
▪ Ensure that all financial records are properly kept.
▪ Prepare an analysis of the cashbooks,
management report, comparison with budget, and commentary at the end of the month.
▪ Ensure that accounts are received in head office within the second week of each month.
▪ Oversee the preparation and review of organization’s budgets.
▪ Monitor actual expenditure versus budgets.
▪ Prepare of financial reports to donors, in liaison with Country Director
▪ Continue to develop appropriate financial policies and systems and help all staff to understand, adhere and work with them.
▪ Provide support to the office in all procurement and financial matters
including response to internal and external auditors
Basic Requirements
• Have a Minimum of BSc degree in Accounting, education or its equivalent
• Have similar experience from an established Organization
• Should have very good command of the English language both spoken and written
• Candidate should have basic computer skills in MS
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.
Application Process and Deadline
All interested candidates are requested to send one letter of application indicating how they are suitable for the post, a 3-page résumé and at least 3 references and their contact details.
Click the apply button below and please note that no hard copies will be accepted for this vacancy. Deadline for sending application letters is Monday September 7th 2020 @ 5pm. Only short- listed candidates will be contacted and no follow-up phone calls or emails are allowed.
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.