Senior Finance & Administrative Officer 354 views

Who are we?

“German Sparkassenstiftung Western Africa contributes the Sparkassen idea to global development by promoting financial inclusion and sustainable economic growth.”

What do we do?

“Strengthening financial institutions with practical expertise and capacity building to improve access to finance, support entrepreneurship, and foster economic opportunity.”

German Sparkassenstiftung Western Africa, with the headquarter in Bonn – Germany, operates in Ghana, The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Senegal as an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Together with local partner and the expertise of German Sparkassen Finance Group, German Sparkassenstiftung Western Africa aims to strengthen the local Credit Union and Microfinance sector to enhance financial independence and reduce poverty of the economically disadvantaged.

Position summary

The Finance & Administration Officer is responsible for supporting the organization’s financial management, administrative operations, procurement processes, and audit compliance. The role ensures efficient management of financial records, procurement activities, office administration, and adherence to organizational policies, donor requirements, and statutory regulations.

Scope of work

Key responsibilities are among others:

• Financial Management

Responsible for accurate financial operations, record-keeping, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting support, compliance with internal controls, and timely financial closing activities.

• Administration

Ensure efficient office administration, records management, logistics coordination, procurement, HR/staff onboarding, stakeholder liaison, and the maintenance of office assets and operations.

• Procurement Management

Ensure efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement operations, including supplier management, contract administration, procurement documentation, and vendor performance monitoring.

• Audit and Compliance

Ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, transaction quality, effective internal controls, and the implementation of audit recommendations.

Qualifications

Qualified accounting professional (ACCA, ICA, CIMA, CPA) with strong experience (min. 4 years) in financial administration, payroll and tax compliance, donor-funded projects, audit preparation, financial systems, and professional business communication (international).

• Experience of German or EU funding rules is a strong
• High proficiency with MSOffice and working experience of accounting software are an advantage

Personal qualities

Highly trustworthy, detail-oriented, independent, and proactive professional with strong ethical standards and a willingness to embrace innovative, compliant ways of working in an international environment.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and statutory tax
• Diversified work environment in an international development
• Initial one year contract with possible Submission details

Kindly send your complete application (letter, CV and certificates) via email:

hr-westafrica@sparkassenstiftung.de

Subject of email: “Finance & Admin Officer-Gambia”

Deadline for submission: 11th September 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted until latest 3 weeks after closing date of the job post.

For more information see: www.sparkassenstiftung-westernafrica.org www.sparkassenstiftung.de