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: 25-001-RH (You must quote this code on your application)
Job Title: Finance Support Officer
Location: Buchanan, Grand Bassa County
Reporting To: Finance Officer
Responsible For: Nil
Contract duration: 12 months
Role Requirement: Based in Buchanan. Internal travel to project locations to do payment when the need arises.
About Concern: Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the ultimate
elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern’s vision, our mission, and our work are all defined by one goal – ending extreme poverty,
whatever it takes. Concern strives for a world free from poverty, fear, and oppression. Our culture is values-driven and we believe that our people are central to all
that we do and are key to delivering on our goal of Reaching the Furthest behind First. We are committed to ensuring a workplace where everybody feels valued and
is enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission.
Job Purpose: As part of the Concern Code of Conduct and its associated policies responsibility the position holder will support and promote the standards outlined in
the Concern Code of Conduct and its associated policies to the team, partner organisations and participants, and be committed to providing a safe working
environment. Contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to produce the potential for abuse in Concern Programme.
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting
Ensure accurate recording on the Cashbook, Float register, Cash log book; Provide daily reconciliation of spend through the petty cash box; Maintain daily cash log
books; Provide monthly cash reconciliation.
Cash Management for Field Payments
 Work with the programme team to request cash via a float for the field payments
 Prepare all field payments based on the beneficiary list provided by the programme team and verified by Finance Manager/Country Financial Controller/Area
Coordinator
 Reconcile the float with all payments made in the field, return any monies not disbursed and ensure all supporting documentation is provided and properly
authorized.
 Work with the programme team to ensure all cash payments are included in the cash forecast for the week to ensure the monies are available for the payments
 Cash Management for Daily Payments
Management of the petty cashbox
 Maintaining an accurate cash log of all cash movements.
 Maintaining an accurate float log sheet in order to ensure that all floats are correctly authorised, managed and returned.
 Completing Payment Vouchers for all expenditure incurred – ensuring that all supporting documentation has been supplied, is correctly coded and properly
authorized.
 Maintaining a forecast such that transfers are requested to the Monrovia Finance Office in a timely manner
Protecting Concern Assets
 Report all suspicious paperwork to the Systems Coordinator / Finance Officer / Finance Manager.
 Highlight areas where controls are not being maintained.
 Ensure all procedures are followed ref cash/bank payments.
 Assist with the maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
To work together with the Concern Staff
 Ensure the accurate filing of all paperwork related to cash and bank payments
Capacity Development
 Work with non-financial Managers to ensure coding guidelines are understood and followed.
 Any other relevant duties as assigned by the line manager or his /her designate.
 Responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values.
 All staff are required to participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when required.
 Responsible for upholding and promoting Concern Liberia ’s environmental policies and strategies
Experience & Qualification:
 Diploma in Business Administration or a related field.
 At least 2 years of experience in a finance role.
 A good understanding of financial procedures
 Experience in making field payments to beneficiaries
 Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel.
Competencies:
 Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas (highlighted in bold in bold):
Managing Yourself Planning and decision-making
Individual leadership Creativity and innovation
Communication and working with others Influence, advocacy and networking
Delivering results Change
How to apply:
By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 25-001-RH Finance Support 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 25-001-RH Finance Support Officer clearly indicated on the envelope.
Applications must include the following:
 JOB CODE 25-001-RH Finance Support Officer
 A letter of application stating why you believe you are the best suited for the position.
 A copy of your CV (maximum 3 pages) giving active daytime contacts.
 Names and addresses of two (2) work-related referees with professional e-mail addresses
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5 pm on Wednesday 19
the February 2025.
FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Important information:
Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct with three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the
Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible here. 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 organizations, and the standards of behavior expected of them. In this
context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in their work, 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 adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children
are recruited by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background
checking.
During this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously and is
committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation.
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.