Project summary:
The Role
At Last Mile Health (LMH), we are all stewards of our reputation and our resources. Do you have the ability to perform daily finance activities including processing the project advance request, advance liquidation documentation, accounts payable, and office safe ledger? If so then you may be our next Coordinator, Finance.
As the Coordinator, Finance for the Sierra Leone program, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth financial operations necessary for the program's success. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Coordinator's responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of tasks vital to the program's functioning. From meticulously reviewing and processing project budget requests to managing advance liquidation documentation, the Coordinator will be at the forefront of financial oversight, ensuring compliance and accuracy in every transaction. The meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach will be essential in maintaining financial stability and accountability within the program.
In addition to handling budget requests and advance liquidation, the Coordinator, Finance will also be tasked with processing and meticulously tracking day-to-day financial transactions. This role will require a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving, as you navigate the complexities of financial management within the program.
This position is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and is only open to candidates who are Sierra Leonean Nationals currently located in Sierra Leone. It will be hired on a 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential for renewal.
Project Details:
Commitment – 6 months at 40 hours per week
Start date - July, 2024
Location –Freetown, Sierra Leone
Remuneration range- $535 -$891 USD per month
What you’ll do
Finance and Reporting
Perform daily finance activities including processing of the project advance request, advance liquidation documentation, accounts payable, and office safe ledger.
Lead the liquidation process for the SL team including collection and filing of documentation, review of liquidation forms from staff, tracking of liquidations against cash disbursed.
Assist with completing monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including bank accounts, office safe accounts, activity advance accounts
Liaise with team members in managing cash disbursements and record-keeping
Compliance and Bank Management
Organize the Google Shared Drive- Finance folder implementing LMH Org-wide knowledge management guidance and ensuring effective access to financial information by both SL and global team members
Trips to our banking partners to retrieve and distribute funds for project implementation activities
Trips to National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) to submit monthly payment support.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Budget tracking and expenditure analysis
Highly oriented and organized in work, ability to meet assigned deadlines
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external stakeholders to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results
Professional level expertise in working with accounting software (across currencies), and advanced level of Excel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
You’ll Impress Us If
Good understanding of non-profit accounting principles
Familiarity with global public health NGOs.
About Last Mile Health
Last Mile Health partners with governments to design, scale, strengthen, and sustain high-quality community health systems, which empower teams of community and frontline health workers to bring life-saving primary healthcare to the world’s most remote communities. LMH is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at LMH. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender,ual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
