Deputy Finance Manager (Nationals Only)

Job Description

BRAC is a global leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programs to empower the most marginalized in extremely poor, conflict-affected, and post-conflict states. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now works in more than 20 countries in Asia and Africa and takes a holistic approach to alleviating poverty, running programs in education, healthcare, microfinance, women and girls’ empowerment, agriculture, food security, and human and legal rights. Together, the initiative will result in systemic change that creates a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women, 1.9 million households, and 9.5 million people in 7 countries in Africa by 2027.

Purpose

The Deputy Finance Manager supports the Head of Finance with a dotted reporting line to the Finance Manager at the Country Office. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations across all field offices. The role ensures that all financial control systems and accounting procedures comply with BRAC Liberia’s guidelines and policies. The manager will support the preparation of spending plans, manage budgets and forecasts, and ensure the timely delivery of all financial reports. The position also conducts financial analysis to identify key trends and develops strategies to achieve the finance department’s objectives. Finally, the manager works in collaboration with the Country and Regional finance teams to support staff capacity building initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Activities:

• Oversee Financial and Accounting Activities: Manage and oversee all country office financial and accounting tasks, including general ledger postings, cash reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations, in accordance with financial policies and standards.
• Manage Financial Planning and Reporting: Supervise the end-to-end process for budget preparation and forecasting. This includes supporting the creation of detailed spending plans and ensuring timely delivery of accurate financial reports.
• Ensure Compliance and Controls: Ensure all financial activities and systems adhere strictly to BRAC Liberia’s guidelines. Implement and monitor effective internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets.
  Conduct Financial Analysis: Carry out financial analysis to identify trends and variances, which will inform strategic decisions.
• Support financial Operations: Provide direct support to finance offices, area accountants and regional managers to ensure they maintain proper financial records and adhere to approved budget codes. This includes conducting regular spot checks and offering financial support as needed.
  Team Development and Support: Proactively work with the Country Office and regional teams to identify skill gaps and develop a capacity-building plan. This will help strengthen the skills and knowledge of finance staff.
• Oversee Non-Finance Activities: Manage and monitor non-finance-related tasks, such as tracking assets and inventory at the regional and branch offices.
• Ensure timely payment and reconciliation of all statutory deductions, including withholding tax and NASSCORP.
• Maintain and reconcile the accounts receivable, accounts payable, and asset registers to ensure their accuracy and integrity.
• Provide full support during internal and external audits by preparing and submitting all required documentation in a timely manner.
• As and when required, take an active role in procurement, vendors / service providers evaluation, and prequalification as shall be as required
• Provide oversight or management of non-finance related activities e.g. Assets and inventory tracking in the regional / branch offices.
• Supervise finance officer/area Accountants by conducting regular spot checks and provide financial support roles as required and ensure the performance management system (PMS) on time.

Strategic Partnering Activities:

• Develop Financial Strategy: Collaborate with the Head of Finance to create financial strategies that support the department’s and the organization’s broader objectives.
• Collaborate with Key Stakeholders: Work closely with the Country and Regional finance teams to ensure seamless financial operations and governance across all levels.
• Build Vendor Relationships: Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors and service providers. This includes taking an active role in their evaluation and pre-qualification to enforce quality assurance.
• Support Regional Leadership: Provide direct support to regional-level leadership with activities and budget planning.
• Enhance Financial Governance: Assist country offices in implementing and managing financial governance and record-keeping procedures to ensure data integrity and security.
• Participate in Systems Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of new financial systems and processes to strengthen compliance and accountability across the organization.

Academic Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Accounting or Finance or a related course.
  Professional certfication in accounting/ auditing/ financial reporting will give an added advantage.

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• Considerable knowledge and experience of accounting and reporting packages/systems such as SBI Cloud, oracle or any ERP system.
• 6 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of and experience working within a funding/not-for-profit environment in a similar role
• Demonstrated level of self-awareness and resilience and the ability to manage multiple demands and prioritize accordingly
• Sound stakeholder management and the ability to build and maintain strong, credible relationships to proactively encourage Managers and other stakeholders to adhere to program (cost centre) budgets.
• Ability to be self-directed and work autonomously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in written and verbal English
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong computer skills and use of the full suite of Microsoft office.

Key Skills:

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Auditing and financial statement preparation
• Taxation and compliance
• Leadership and management
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Displays resilience

Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term

Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org.com)

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

External candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a cover letter and any supporting documents to bimcf.liberia@brac.net

Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to bimcf.liberia@brac.netcopying their immediate line manager. Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

Application deadline: 1st October, 2025

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”

Nationals are encouraged to apply!