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: 20-011-RH (You must quote this code on your application)
Job Title: National Finance Manager (x1)
Location: Monrovia
Reporting To: Country Financial Controller
Responsible For: Cashier
Job Purpose: This position has a primary responsibility for day to day management of the Concern Worldwide Liberia Country Programme’s Finance functions. The
Finance Manager ensures the timely and accurate delivery of all finance activities by the Finance team; generates management and donor reports; and is responsible
for the accuracy, quality and integrity of the data in the finance system through the preparation or review of regular reconciliations. He/she will provide support and
capacity building on finance matters to non-finance staff. The position deputises for the Country Financial Controller in case of the latter’s absence and is a member
of the Country Management Team.
Responsibilities: Review of excel cashbooks and reconciliations with all required documentations from all field offices on a monthly basis; prepare Journals and
support cost allocations on a monthly basis; post all cashbooks and journals on a monthly basis; prepare payroll; passing salary journals and handling withholding tax
and social security payments (NASSCORP) on a monthly basis; prepare monthly cash flow for the Country Programme and ensure adequate balances are maintained
in all bank accounts; reconcile, or review reconciliations of all Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis: manage prepayments.
Prepare and circulate monthly management accounts and act on feedback received, assist in the preparation of Finance Reporting Packages for Head Office, prepare
or assist in the preparation of donor reports, assist in the preparation of the annual budget and subsequent revisions and of donor budgets, respond to ad hoc
requests from Head Office or country management, facilitate the annual statutory audit, donor audits and internal audits, ensuring accurate information is provided
on a timely basis, 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 CFC, help in addressing critical findings identified
during audits and financial reviews.
Maintain up-to date knowledge of government requirements and regulations related to financial and tax matters; advise management on compliance issues on a
needs basis or as a result of a risk assessment and support the CFC to ensure compliance with Concern and donor regulations, assist in monitoring and evaluating
control procedures currently in place to ensure that they are adhered to, ascertain effective use of assets and of safeguarding mechanisms and advise management
accordingly, Pay regular support field visits to each location, ensure all cashbooks and reconciliations have been appropriately reviewed and filed with all required
documentations, ensure the Logistics team is provided necessary data for the maintenance of asset registers.
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 5 years of experience in a similar position with 2 years in a managerial role
 Intermediate level computer skills particularly in MS Excel.
 Experience in developing staff capacity technically and staff performance management
 A good understanding of NGO financial management and donor regulations.

How to apply:
Apply through the system by clicking the apply button below. Or
By Hand: to the HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 3rd Floor, Urey Compound, Congo Town, Tubman Boulevard, Monrovia. JOB CODE 20-011-RH
National Finance Manager, clearly indicated on the envelope.
Applications must include the following:
 JOB CODE 20-011-RH National Finance Manager
 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 Monday 19
th October 2020.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the society. While all
applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.