Associate Manager, Finance
Evidence Action, Liberia
Job Description
About Evidence Action
Evidence Action is a global non-profit organization with an approach distinctive in international development - we exclusively scale interventions that are backed by strong evidence and can be delivered with exceptional cost-effectiveness. Our programs have grown since our founding in 2013 to reach over 280 million people annually. We deliver high impact for every dollar spent, as recognized by GiveWell, The Life You Can Save, and Charity Navigator.
We do development differently. We take a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs which deliver immense impact, ensuring these solutions measurably improve the lives of millions. Our Deworm the World Initiative has helped governments in Africa and Asia deliver over 1.4 billion childhood deworming treatments, improving health, education, and incomes. Dispensers for Safe Water provides sustained safe water access to over 4 million people in rural Africa, preventing childhood illness and deaths.
We drive innovation. Our Accelerator builds the next generation of exceptional programs, taking an approach most similar to a venture capital model. We are ruthless in exiting programs which do not meet our criteria; those that advance deliver outsized impact for millions of people.
We are global. Across eight countries in Africa and Asia, our 400+ people are united by a tremendous passion for our mission and impact. We are strong because of our diversity of experience, geography, and background - with over 90% of our people in the countries where our impact is focused.
We have big ambitions. Our goal is to double our impact by 2024, to fulfill our vision of a world where hundreds of millions of people in the poorest places have better opportunities and their lives are measurably improved. We believe in bold and urgent action - because poverty doesn’t wait, and neither should we.
We need great people. Our success to date is due to the collective work of our amazing staff. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for people who share our passion for evidence, cost-effectiveness, and scale. We seek individuals who take an entrepreneurial approach, enjoy tackling hard problems, and have a bias toward action and results. If our vision and approach excite you as much as it does us, we invite you to join us.
Job purpose
To perform general accounting and financial reporting duties for Evidence Action
Duties and responsibilities
A. Team Management: 20% of role
Provide leadership, management, and guidance on Liberia process
Will regularly communicate with program, country, and sub-regional and regional leads to identify capacity needs and oversee the finance function.
Responsible for developing, refining, and regularly reporting on Key Performance Indicators and Metrics to management concerning the teams’ operations and capacity/gaps.
Represent the finance team in various program meetings.
B. Accounting: 60% of role
Overall overseer of the finance and accounting activities in Liberia
Oversee accurate maintenance of the accounting system by ensuring accurate entries are done and charged to the correct donor.
Checking the procurement processes and documentation and ensuring compliance
Prepare payroll, seeking approval by the 20th of every month and ensure staff are paid by 25th of Every Month
Ensure Timesheet Allocation report on staff costs is billed.
Review monthly schedules and GL reconciliations and ensure the timely monthly close.
Asset and inventory management Ensuring periodic audits and constant updates.
Present an approved cash forecast or projection for the month by or before the 22nd of every month.
Ensuring all taxes and legal requirements are accurately and timely tracked monthly to ensure compliance
Ensuring all other tax-related issues and tax-related payments are properly tracked and timely submission to legal authorities is done on or before the deadline.
Review for compliance with donor and organizational policies and guidelines on all payments.
Provide financial and compliance guidelines and refresher training to program staff.
Capacity building of Finance and non-finance staff on compliance in relation to accounting principles and organizational financial policies
Support and spearhead the country’s statutory audit exercise.
C. Budgeting, disbursements and accountability: 20% of role
Participate in program meetings and contribute budget implications of proposed implementation decisions.
Continuous and effective budget tracking Ensuring proper budget utilization, proper cost allocations communication with program team, full accountability of funds. </