Accounts Officer – PEN LiT Liberia

The Mastercard Foundation Leaders in Teaching (LIT) initiative aims to transform secondary education across Africa by strengthening secondary-level teaching and learning so that young people have the 21st-century skills and competencies needed for employment, lifelong learning, and adult life. The initiative works closely with local and national stakeholders in African countries and supports teachers and school leaders over the lifespan of their careers with a focus on recruitment, training, and motivation that prepares them to deliver quality and relevant learning.

Education Development Center (EDC) is coordinating and implementing the Leaders In Teaching (LIT) program in Liberia in collaboration with a consortium of over 10 local education partners and the Ministry of Education, focusing on all four LIT programmatic pillars:

1. Teacher Recruitment;


2. Teacher Training;


3. Education Leadership and Management; and


4. Teacher Motivation. 

Each program component under the respective LIT pillars will be implemented with a strong focus on inclusion and gender equity, addressing the unique needs of marginalized young women, youth with disabilities, and refugee students in underserved communities. 

LIT aims to strengthen the quality of teaching and learning by providing holistic support across the teacher lifecycle, improving pre- and in-service teacher training in secondary education across Liberia, increasing access and completion, raising learning outcomes with a focus on STEM, preparing future and work-ready youth, and strengthening the capacity of the education system to manage and supervise teacher professional development.  

EDC will oversee program management and provide technical quality assurance, including the assessment and modification of curricula, as needed. Additionally, EDC will conduct targeted capacity-enhancing activities for local partners, empowering them to take the lead in implementing sustainable, locally led education solutions that will strengthen Liberia’s education system beyond the life of the program. As the primary point of contact with the Ministry of Education at the central level, EDC will ensure a coordinated approach among all partners, leveraging lessons learned and tools from Mastercard Foundation’s regional African partners operating in the country. 

Practical Education Network (PEN) works with education stakeholders to improve students' learning outcomes in STEM subjects. PEN’s teacher-training program - infused with MIT-style learning-by-doing, will empower Liberian secondary school teachers to implement hands-on teaching techniques using low-cost, locally available materials and apply inquiry-based teaching pedagogies.

PEN under the LIT programme in Liberia will provide STEM teachers with subject-specific training, building on PEN’s successful work in Montserrado to support 10-15 "learning lab" schools. These schools will implement hands-on, low-cost methodologies promoting experiential learning. The training will combine short, in-person sessions with virtual support, enabling teachers to practice new and effective methods throughout the school year. Insights from these schools will inform MoE, RTTIs, and HEIs on incorporating these strategies into pre-service training. Additionally, LIT Liberia will directly train 2,000 STEM teachers (40% female)  in using hands-on teaching methods, supported by coaching via WhatsApp. Topics for these science and math teachers will include creating hands-on science and math lessons with resources found in communities and leaner-centered techniques for teaching science and math at the secondary level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record and manage all financial transactions, including processing bills, cash advances, payments, and receipts, and review payments for compliance with PEN and donor finance policies.


• Maintain up-to-date documentation for all procurement activities, and support procurement and logistics documentation with the Admin and Logistics Officer.


• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for submission to the Project Director and EDC.


• Reconcile staff cash advances to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.


• Support budget tracking, cash flow management, and overall expenditure reconciliation.


• Manage payroll schedules, bank transactions, and statutory remittances, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.


• Assist with month-end close procedures, ensure compliance with donor financial and audit requirements, and liaise with external auditors during audits.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (ACCA/CPA certification is an advantage).


• Minimum of 4 years’ accounting experience on donor-funded projects.


• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting standards, and audits.


• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or Tally).


• Excellent attention to detail, integrity, and professionalism.

Reports to: Project Director (with technical oversight from PEN Ghana Finance Team)

How to apply

send resume to jkotee@gurushrconsultancy.com

Subject line: Application – [Position Title] – LiT Liberia

Required documents:

1. Cover letter (max. 1 page)


2. Curriculum Vitae (max. 3 pages)


3. Contact information for two professional referees

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.