We are looking for a Director of Finance. The Director of Finance leads the finance unit and has overall responsibility for the strategic and day to day management of the compact's budget and ensuring the health of the compact financial management through the life of the compact. 

In addition, this individual is responsible for supervising staff, managing the Fiscal Agent contractor in accordance with the Fiscal Agent Agreement, and support services in accounting, budget management, grants and disbursements, as well as overall financial control of the MCA-Sierra Leone office.

Required profile for job ad : Director of Finance - Freetown

University degree in Administration, Finance, Management, Accounting or a related field. Advanced degree is Administration and Finance preferred.

Minimum ten (10) years experience in finance and accounting management, and overall administration including supervisory experience for with international development organization, NGO, international donors, or government agency.  

Experience in financial system design of large-scale projects required with a focus on infrastructure or energy project strongly preferred. 

Knowledge of the development environment in Sierra Leone and the challenges of program execution and coordination with government institutions. 

Knowledge of financial regulations and procedures in Sierra Leone. 

Experience managing contractors with multiple personnel.

Experience in a supervisory role over a staff of two or more strongly desired.

Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English. Communication skills in Krio strongly desired.