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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Job the position

To assist the Finance Coordinator in providing efficient and effective financial management of Funding for improved quality reporting in full compliance with WVISL’s policies.

Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Key Outputs/Responsibilities: Accountabilities and Weight (%)

Ensure all supporting documents to cash disbursement, approvals and journal vouchers are complete, accurate, and relevant and comply with WVI and WVSL finance policy requirements: 15% of time

Assist in the preparation of monthly project finance reports and maintain finance records and filing system on monthly basis: 15% of time

Ensure proper receipt, safe keeping and lodgment of all funds received according to WVISL policies and regulations: 15% of time.

Assist internal and external audit staff to facilitate annual financial audit and ensure that the minimum “Acceptable audit rating” according to World Vision Partnership requirements is reached. Support the compliance review and audit by the Local Fund Agent (LFA) and ensure that expenditure is eligible to annual external audit standards that contributes to good audit performance of GC7: 15% of time.

Conduct field/community visits to review accounting, internal control systems and procedures and train/recommend improvements if found inadequate. Conduct regular monitoring visits to Sub Recipients (SRs) and Service Providers (SPs) to ensure full compliance with WVI requirements. Desk review of partner financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.: 10% of time

Assist the Finance and Program Managers to coordinate the preparation of revised budget according to WVI Budget Guideline: 10% of time.

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis and ensure that reconciling items are known and current. Project Advances are cleared in time and current as well as guarantee that all project related balance sheet items are clean and accurate. Supplier accounts are reconciled monthly and payment advices and withholding tax certificates shared with vendors on monthly basis: 10% of time.

Enhance customer service through effective engagement with programs and other project staff in the access of the finance function: 10% of time.

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Minimum Educational level required:   Degree/HND in Accounting//CAT or Part 11 of ACCA, CA/CIMA.

Technical Training qualifications required:  Good working knowledge in accounting software. Advanced knowledge in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

Experience:  2 years in similar position. 

Other: Good analytical skills.

Working Environment / Conditions:

Work environment:  Office-based with frequent travel to the field

Travel:  10% Domestic travel is required.

On call: 

Vacancy Locations

Freetown (National Office)Sulima- Falaba DistrictMandokama- Bombali DistrictBungo Cluster- Bonthe DistrictSanda Loko- Kerene District

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Note:

World Vision Sierra Leone  is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and disabled people are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be notified. Applications and CVs will not be returned.

 

Applicants who are offered job are required to produce Local Police Clearance Certificate, issued from Criminal Investigation Department Headquarters prior to date of joining in the organisation.

 

WVI Sierra Leone participates in MDS – Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, where we conducted reference check specifically on sexual misconduct with past employers. All applicant applicants are required to go through the MSD reference check process.

 

WVI Sierra Leone is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned to our child protection practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only