Job Purpose Statement
Finance & Admin Lead report to the Executive Director. The Finance & Admin Lead direct and manage Cotton Tree Foundation’s finance and accounting functions via a robust financial/management accounting system that tracks, monitors and reports the results of its project operations. Provides ongoing financial advice and responsible for instituting practical methods for financial planning. Oversee and manage the Administrative department for the smooth running of all operations.
Education & Qualification
· Part qualified (ACCA) and/or BSC in Accounting or Finance related discipline.
· Knowledge of accounting software is critical and previous experience of working in Audit
· Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Finance relevant role is compulsory.
· Past exposure and experience working on multiple projects
· Working knowledge of rules and regulations of donors and their application
· Significant experience with financial management managerial position
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the management of the accounts:
· Ensure account data is reliable and the accounts are kept in compliance with legal obligations, norms and internal procedures
· Ensure Quality of accounting deliverables; compliance with deadlines for sending accounts to management; quality of period-end closing operations; compliance with the organisation’s internal frameworks
· Validate the monthly accounts in compliance with partner requirements
· Ensure accounting checks are carried out (validity of documents, quality of the accounting work, accounting, and funding allocations, etc.) and internal regulations and procedures are correctly applied
· Oversee the roll out of monthly, semi-annually and annually closing reconciliations
· Oversee the application of accounting procedures by the project teams
· Ensure the project’s accounts are in good order and comply with deadlines
Interested candidates for this role shall be required send an Application letter and a CV to The Executive Director Cotton Tree Foundation SL at 1 Ahmed drive Off Sir Samuel Lewis Road Freetown.
Closing date for application: 12th May, 2023
