Finance Officer

Finance & Economy

Overview

Support finance functions at Street Child International – Liberia's offices.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years in finance, admin, or procurement-related roles.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and local languages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Good understanding of local tax and labor laws.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., Aqilla or equivalent).
• Valid motorbike license preferred.

Description

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia Reports to: Programme Finance Manager Contract Type: Full-Time, 12 months fixed-term (renewable) Supervisory Responsibilities: None at this time

About Street Child

Street Child is a rapidly growing, child-focused humanitarian and development organisation. Since 2008, we have supported over 1.5 million children across 25 countries. We work through a network of more than 200 local and national actors.

In Liberia, Street Child has operated since 2013, supporting over 50,000 children to access improved protection and education services. With a current program portfolio of around $1 million, our work focuses on addressing barriers to education in Montserrado, Margibi, Maryland, and River Gee counties.

We are now entering the fourth and final year of the Education for Every Child Today (EFECT) project, in partnership with Education Above All (EAC), which aims to enrol 13,500 out-of-school children into education.

Job Summary

The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting finance functions at Street Child International – Liberia’s Monrovia and field offices. The role supports internal control, accounting systems, reconciliations, payments, cash management, and procurement, ensuring compliance with policies and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Control

• Ensure compliance with Street Child Liberia and donor financial policies and procedures.
• Support in developing and documenting finance policies and systems.
• Monitor financial activities and report risks to the Finance Manager.
• Ensure legal and tax compliance.
• Represent Finance on tender committees within assigned thresholds.

Cash/Bank Management

• Support and review cash/bank transactions.
• Conduct and document weekly cash counts.
• Review monthly multi-currency cashbooks and reconciliations.
• Support field offices with cash needs and planning.

Treasury and Cash Flow

• Coordinate bank instructions and manage account access.
• Ensure timely preparation and review of bank and cash reconciliations.
• Prepare Cash Transfer Requests and ensure adequate balances.

Payment Processing & Documentation

• Review and process payments in line with procurement and documentation standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors and beneficiaries.
• Maintain and enforce document retention procedures and filing systems.
• Ensure restricted access to financial records.

Month-End Close

• Coordinate monthly close-out activities.
• Review financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Follow up on outstanding reconciliation items.

Staff Training

• Assist with finance and procurement training for staff.
• Support capacity building on donor compliance and financial procedures.

Person Specification

Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and local languages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Good understanding of local tax and labor laws.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Experience

• 3–5 years in finance, admin, or procurement-related roles.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., Aqilla or equivalent).
• Experience working with vulnerable groups and knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Valid motorbike license preferred.

Competencies

• High confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines.
• Adaptability and openness to change.
• Enthusiastic, motivational, and results-driven approach.

Safeguarding Commitment

Street Child is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable communities. All employment is subject to:

• Satisfactory references and background checks.
• Participation in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
• Safeguarding-focused interview questions.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: street-child.org