The Finance and Compliance Coordinator supports the effective management and supervision of the Country Office's accounting, financial reporting, and compliance processes. The role pays particular attention to data integrity, accurate and timely reporting, and compliance with AVSI procedures, donor requirements, and applicable regulations. Duty station is Freetown, with possible missions to secondary offices in the country. The contract is for 12 months, with a starting date of 30.11.2026. The role reports to the Country Representative Sierra Leone (hierarchical) and the Regional Operations Manager West and Central Africa (functional).
The position supervises the correct implementation of accounting processes and the use of the NAVISION accounting system, coordinates periodic financial closing processes, and supports compliance during internal and external audits. It also reviews and analyses financial data to support management and project teams in informed decision-making, and contributes to the continuous improvement of financial and administrative processes.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
1. Accounting Software Management: supervise the correct and timely use of NAVISION; ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial records through validation, review, and reconciliation; review accounting entries and give technical guidance to accountants; monitor the completeness and consistency of accounting documentation.
2. Financial Reporting: coordinate accurate and timely financial reports (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements); analyse trends, variances and risks; update project budget monitoring tools; coordinate donor financial reports.
3. Compliance and Audit: maintain up-to-date knowledge of donor requirements, AVSI procedures and regulations; identify compliance issues and support corrective measures; support internal and external audits and follow-up of audit recommendations; maintain documentation of accounting procedures.
4. General Accounting: coordinate monthly, semi-annual and annual closings; review bank, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other reconciliations; monitor cash-flow and liquidity needs; coordinate project fund requests to donors and/or HQ; resolve accounting discrepancies.
5. Process Improvement: identify and implement improvements to streamline financial, administrative and logistics processes.
Essential requirements:
- University degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a related field.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
- Experience with accounting/ERP software; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV/NAVISION is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial monitoring tools.
- Good command of written and spoken English and French.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, finance, financial reporting or compliance, preferably within NGOs, international organisations or donor-funded projects.
Required skills: strong analytical skills; ability to provide technical guidance to accounting staff without direct line management; strong organisational skills and attention to detail; good communication and interpersonal skills; high level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
AVSI applies the principle of inclusiveness and non-discrimination in its selection process.
Deadline: 02.11.2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Log in on the AVSI website to apply for this job: https://www.avsi.org/en/profile?job=V-172