The Timothy Initiative is recruiting
JOB DESCRIPTION & ROLE EXPLANATION
Job Title: Finance Officer
Reports to: West Africa Finance Manager
Location: Lomé, Togo
Employment Type: Full Time
🕗 Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Job Scope
The Finance Officer is responsible for managing funds and carrying out accounting and bookkeeping duties within the Francophone West Africa Office. The position reports directly to the West Africa Finance Manager.
Spiritual Life
As a Christian and a key leader within a Christian organization, the following are essential expectations:
A strong, personal relationship with God must be central to your life and ministry
Your service and leadership should be fueled by devotion and quality time with God
You must maintain healthy relationships within your family; ministry begins at home
Commitment to prayer for the partnership, ministries, churches, and partners involved
Accountability to at least one person for regular discipleship
A mission-minded spirit, ready to share the love of Jesus, encourage others, and live out the Gospel in all aspects of life
General Description of Role & Expectations
Disbursement & Settlement (Field Visits)
Facilitate the disbursement of funds to FRs / ZL / ZC
Facilitate additional field disbursements as required
Follow up and collect FRs Visit Reports from the Field Rep Department and prepare accountability for disbursed visit fees
Follow up and collect Field Leaders Visit Reports from Admins and prepare accountability for disbursed visit fees
Manage Cash Floats for the FWA Office using a Cash Management Tool
Reporting
Prepare reports for all FRs / ZL / ZC / MT visit-related expenses, record entries in QuickBooks, and attach supporting documentation
Prepare monthly expense reports for FWA Field and Office Staff Support and process corresponding QuickBooks entries
Prepare expense reports for project activities as required and record them in QuickBooks
Finance & Accountability
Maintain proper historical financial records
Ensure strong financial accountability
Ensure proper allocation and careful use of funds
Demonstrate high standards of integrity and discretion
Review field financial reports regularly
Support and serve field teams with patience, grace, and understanding
Encourage continuous improvement in reporting standards without adopting a controlling or punitive approach
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their detailed application and CV to the following email address: