Sylvester Watson Email & Phone Number

Monrovia, Liberia

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of functional responsibilities within the finance and compliance department, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, grants administration, and procurement, and will work closely with the Executive Team to enable effective oversight and strategic finance management. • Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials; and oversee all financial and grants accounting. Lead the effort and process of selecting for the Center an ERP management software system reflective of modern accounting and finance technologies. • Coordinate and lead the annual audit process; liaise with external auditors and the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors; assessing any changes necessary.• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning processes in conjunction with the Executive Team; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep the senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status by providing real-time financial data.• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.• Update and implement all necessary finance-related organizational policies and accounting practices; improve the finance unit’s overall policy and procedure manual.• Prepare schedules and implement close procedures in the financial system to ensure timely and accurate financial reports for internal and external constituencies.• Ensure the Center is at all times compliant with all required local laws and regulations

Monrovia

Duties & Responsibilities• Oversee financial management of the main office and satellite offices to ensure that the financial integrity of CNFA/LADA is maintained at all times.• Review petty cash replenishments / vouchers & petty cash reconciliations and take actions where necessary in order to prevent loss• Review all bank reconciliations / banking reports / monthly reports submitted to HQ. • Manage the annual external audit process.• Manage cash flows such that there is always funds available for program implementation• Review salary calculations including employee withholdings before approval by the Chief of Party (COP)• Review procurement packages to ensure all necessary documentations are attached and that such packages meet accounting completeness as well as USAID Rules and Regs and CNFA policies • Ensure accounting codes are accurate, and verify approvals prior to processing payments. • Review payment vouchers for completeness of the supporting documentations before sending to the COP for approval. • Check Purchase Action Requests for correct allocation of expected activity. • Prepare monthly funds request and submit to CNFA headquarters in Washington• Liaison with Bank, obtain bank statements and resolve any banking issues. • Ensure that financial transactions are entered into QuickBooks in a timely manner. • Prepare monthly financial reports and schedules and submit to HQ • Prepare monthly variance reports and meet with programs to address areas of concern • Ensure timely deposit of withholding taxes into Government Revenue • Ensure employee advances are current and cleared within a timely manner. • Develop policies and procedures where necessary to correct any observed inadequacy within CNFA/LADA financial and administrative structure.

Monrovia

Teach Managerial Accounting

Monrovia

Summary: The Finance Manager supports the Chief Finance Officer in the delivery of a very high quality finance service providing accounting and finance functions for the organization. Responsible for the day to day management of the finance department, provide accurate financial and statistical information to Senior Management team and keeps finance systems, policies and procedures under review and make recommendations for improvement. Prepares monthly financial statements for donors and serves as the point of contact for all annual audits, including A-133.

Monrovia

FINANCEo Ensure all project financial transactions are allowable, reasonable and allocable and within the established financial management policies of ACDI/VOCA and USAID.o Raise awareness amongst staff about financial rules and regulations and how all staff can comply with themo Oversee preparation of annual budgets in collaboration with key program staff; responsible for contracts/sub-grantees, procurement activities o Monitor project budget for proper accountability of program expenditure and disbursements against appropriate budgets and codes; facilitate monthly internal budget tracking/programming and exchange of information among staff.o Lead preparation of financial reports (including the Overseas Cash Accountability Report (OSCAR) and ensures all program ledgers and accounts records are up to dateo Maintain an effective internal control system to ensure the prevention and detection of both incidental and un-incidental fraud and errorsFINANCIAL CONTROLo Continuously review, evaluate, develop and implement an internal control system to maintain the financial integrity of ACDI/VOCA & USAID.o Develop, implement and evaluate financial management systems to maintain the financial integrity of ACDI/VOCA & USAID.FINANCIAL REPORTINGo Introduce and maintain a reporting system which permits the effective monitoring of the finances of ACDI/VOCA Programs.o Ensure that accurate and timely financial and management reports are prepared and issued to the DCOP/COP, DONOR (USAID),as specified in the ACDI/VOCA Financial Policies and Management Manual.IT/GISo Plan, direct or coordinate along with the IT/GIS SPECIALIST/OFFICER supportive services related to IT; such as record keeping, mail distribution, telephone operations and other office support services.o Ensure the management of up-to-date backups of critical files; including management of the back-up drives maintained off-site, installing operating systems and anti-virus on PC is carried out periodically

Monrovia

Monrovia