Finance Manager

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

As the Finance Manager for World Vision International Sierra Leone, you will responsible for full accounting, grants financial management, designing and enforcing compliance with internal control systems, financial risk management, costing and reporting in compliance with applicable policies and donor regulations, World Vision Finance Manual, applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), relevant laws and regulations of the Government of Sierra Leone; with an objective to present a true and fair view of the financial position and financial performance of World Vision International Sierra Leone.

You will report directly to the Finance and Support Services Director, and supervise three Finance Coordinators and manage all finance staff, whether based at the National Office or Project Offices, for all funding streams (whether Private Non-Sponsorship, Sponsorship or Grant funded).

Requirements include:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or related field like international business management.
• At least 3 years of accounting and/or grants management experience
• At least 3 years’ leadership experience
• Experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements
• Balanced combination of 5 years Business Management experience in INGOs
• The position may require the ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.