CAUSE Canada Sierra Leone Partnership

Position Summary:

The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting all aspects of financial management of in country programs, ensuring compliance with CCSLP internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations.
This position reports to the Finance Manager

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Assists with preparation and monitoring of annual comprehensive budgets and all financial reports for funding agencies;
Implements financial policies and procedures;
Participates in the development of budget proposals;
Maintains appropriate filing of financial records, and ensures proper backup of all files;
Provides advice and recommendations on financial procedures and practices, as required.
Prepares all bank deposits;
Performs all bank account reconciliations on a monthly basis and when needed, communicates with the bank to understand and reconcile any discrepancies;
Prepares requests for cash and ensures all disbursements have appropriate supporting documents; Reconciles cash advances for specific activities once completed;
Produces invoices and ensures they contain the necessary information to facilitate timely payment; Follows up on outstanding invoices;
Ensure that the PO (Purchase Orders) are matched to invoices and the billing detail verified;
Identifies funds received, matches them to programmes/projects or activities and ensures they are recorded manually or in the computer system.
Ensures all expenses and requests for disbursements are approved by the appropriate authority; Prepares all cheques within specified time lines;
Ensures all accounts payable are recorded manually or in the computer system; Follows up on invoice discrepancies with suppliers.
Maintain complete filing system to support financial records
Assist in preparing for financial auditor
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
Minimum of 3–5 years relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably with NGOs, donor-funded projects, or international development organizations.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices.
Experience using accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other MS Office applications.

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