Branch Accountant

CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH BRAC MICROFINANCE SIERRA LEONE LIMITED

BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone Limited is the largest Microfinance organization in Sierra Leone with a mission to responsibly provide a range of financial services to people at the bottom of the pyramid. We particularly focus on women living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas to create self-employment opportunities, build financial resilience, and harness women’s entrepreneurial spirit by empowering them economically.

BRAC Microfinance (SL) Limited is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individual to fill up the following position.

Position : Branch Accountant

Number of Position : Two (2)

Job Location : Country Wide (Masingbi & Matotoka).

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To record the cash of all programs in the daily collection registers and preserve in the file by preparing necessary voucher with sign.
• To prepare the list of expected cash collection and disbursement every morning by discussing with the branch manager and local head of related programs and then withdraw necessary cash from bank.
• Make sure that there is no excess cash in hand or bank and dispatch excess funds to the Country office.
• To ensure all collections made are deposited in the office fund.
• To ensure that the loan is being disbursed to the real loanee at the presence of the local supervisor of related program while disbursing loans.
• To reimburse bills after verifying the authenticity of the transaction with the approval of the supervisor of all programs.
• Ensure organizational reporting and response mechanisms are functional, practical and community friendly.
• To calculate the total of daily collections, register and compare it with the cash ledger at the end of the day.
• Recording the daily loan disbursement, collection & savings including all other cash transactions and report as required by the program authorities.
• Deposit the surplus amount in the bank at the end of each day.
• Complete daily activities in time and maintain files properly.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to prepare financial statements, reports, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in bookkeeping and ledger management.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Cash handling and cashbook management.
• Daily reconciliation of cash, bank, and mobile money transactions.
• Monitoring branch collections, disbursements, and deposits.
• Ensuring proper cash flow management at the branch level.
• Critical thinking to detect financial inconsistencies or fraud risks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Strong skills in MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Ability to use HRIS/SBI systems and digital record-keeping tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

BSc in Business Administration, BSc in Financial Services, BSc in Accounting & Finance or any finance related field.

At least 2 years of experience related to finance.

Attach photocopy of Nation ID Card, Passport or Birth Certificate

Attach copy of Academic Certificate

Selected candidates will be required to provide an updated police clearance.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

On-the-job training and continuous professional development.

Supportive team culture that values integrity, community service, and excellence.

Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

How to Apply:

hand delivered to our Country office address;13 Bath Street, Brookfields Off King Harman Road OR hand delivered to any of our branch offices mentioned below.