TITLE OF VACANT POSITION: PROGRAM ACCOUNTANT

Report to: Finance Manager

Contract Type: Full-time Position

Functional Relationships: All team members and external stakeholders as required

Duty Station: Monrovia

ABOUT FAWE

FAWE Liberia, a national chapter of FAWE International, was launched at the Ministry of Education (MOE) on December 15, 1998 with a mandate to close the gender gap in education and contribute towards the achievement of the Education For All (EFA) goals. FAWE Liberia is officially registered with the Ministries of Planning, Foreign Affairs and Education as a local NGO.

FAWE Liberia’s national priority is to bridge the gender gaps in education by advocating for policy change to improve educational opportunities for girls and young women; to reach those counties in which branches have not yet been established; to execute awareness campaigns at the grass root levels on the need to educate the girl child at all levels; and to carry out development interventions in girls’ education and the empowerment of women.

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a non-governmental organization that is non-political, voluntary, charitable, non-sectarian and does not discriminate based on race, ideology, color, nationality, or religious persuasion. At FAWE Liberia, we promote gender equity and equality in education in Liberia by fostering favorable policies and attitudes toward girls’ education.

Position Summary:

FAWE Liberia seeks to recruit a passionate, qualified and committed program accountant to provide our program team with accounting support. The overview of the duties for the position includes preparing project budgets and preparing financial reports. The individual should possess extensive experience in accounting and the ability to provide project managers with accurate financial information. Top-notch project accountants ensure consistent transactions and prepare reliable financial reports for donors and regulatory bodies.

The individual must align with FAWE Liberia values and is comfortable working collaboratively with a team, external stakeholders, and young people. This position lies within the Finance and Accounting Unit and reports. The role holder will be expected to work outside the usual role and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process accounting transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reconcile bank accounts.
• Assist in developing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and file statutory returns on time.
• Collaborate with the payroll team and support bank account management.
• Contribute to audits and implement cost-saving measures to support team goals.
• Support accounts payable, receivable, and fixed asset management.
• Monitor expenses and align them with budgets.
• Other responsibilities if require

Qualifications Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, Management or other field of study
• 3-5 years’ experience as a project accountant or similar.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with the MS Office Suite.
• Experience in the NGO industry is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive and analytical mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and accounting reconciliations.
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and values of FAWE Liberia.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be reviewed. If an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible opportunity.

Please submit a detailed CV and a Covering letter to email address recruitment@faweliberia.org with the subject line Program Accountant by latest 6:00 pm GMT; 10^th April 2025