Finance & Controlling Manager 249 views

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is a non-governmental social development organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights and committed to children’s needs and concerns since 1982. Focussing its work on children without parental care and children in families in difficult circumstances, the organisation has a wide range of programmes, which include: Children’s Villages, Youth Facilities, Family Strengthening Programmes, Kindergartens, Schools, a Mother and Child Clinic, Vocational Training Centres, Youth Empowerment projects, a Community Strengthening Through Green Economy and Education Project, a Monetising Waste Project and a Gender Equality Project

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is looking for a suitably qualified candidate for the position of a Finance & Controlling Manager at the National Coordination Office, Bakoteh.

Position summary:

The Finance & Controlling Manager is responsible for coordinating all financial and accounting matters of SOS Children’s Villages The Gambia. The role involves ensuring compliance and implementation of financial standards, overseeing the preparation and management of National Association budgets, and coordinating all responses to concerns about SOS The Gambia’s finances. The post holder will manage budgeting, accounting, internal controls, reporting, funds management, and external audit processes across all programmes and locations.

The Finance & Controlling Manager reports to the National Director and works closely with Project Heads, Programme Location Directors, and Village Directors.

General aim of the position

• To coordinate all financial and accounting matters at SOS The Gambia.
• To ensure compliance and implementation of financial standards in SOS The Gambia.
• To ensure that National Association budgets are prepared and managed in accordance with SOS guidelines.
• To coordinate and respond to all concerns about SOS The Gambia’s finances.
• Prepares the NA Consolidated annual budget to be presented for approval.
• Ensures that financial reports are submitted on time and with quality to the Regional Directorate.
• Conducts quarterly review of annual budgets for all SOS The Gambia Units to ensure implementation in accordance with financial rules and procedures.
• Conducts internal audits on controls in all Units to ensure compliance with the Organization’s guidelines.
• Monitors all audits to be carried out (internally and externally).
• Prepares annual Consolidated Financial Statements of the Member Association.
• Coordinates the flow of National Association funds in accordance with approved budgets and cash flow plans.
• Ensures that SOS The Gambia’s financial and statistical reports are accurate and prepared in accordance with SOS standards and guidelines.
• Responsible for the management of NAVISION accounting software.
• Trains and develops accounting staff within locations/facilities in financial tools, systems and processes.

Qualifications/Competencies required:

• University degree or professional qualification in Accounting or related areas.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ working experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Good leadership and management skills.
• Positive and professional approach: willingness to learn, highly organised, commitment to deadlines, results focused, strong analytical skills, and independent/self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, communication and negotiation skills necessary to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good computer skills, particularly Excel.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive team working environment
• Opportunity to work for a well respected and recognised NGO
• A vital role supporting the financial sustainability of programmes that serve mothers, children, and families

To apply, submit your letter of interest with Curriculum Vitae and certificates to: job.apply@sosgambia.org with the subject line: FINANCECONTROLLER2026. Closing date for submission of application is July 12th, 2026. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

For more information on this project please visit our website at www.sosgambia.org

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.