View Vacancy - Corporate Services Officer AO, Finance (03/25 BJL)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Finance

Main purpose of job:

The British High Commission Banjul is part of a worldwide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Corporate Services Officer Finance to support a diverse range of stakeholders on financial matters, payments processing and accurate forecasting of spend. The new hire will report to the Corporate Services Manager (CSM) and support them to manage the High Commission’s budget. 

Roles and responsibilities:

Financial Management 

  • Responsible for compliance with financial procedures including Distribution Sets, Invoices, Debit and Credit memos, Miscellaneous Receipts and Network Post Accounts, including correctly accounting for spend and reducing the risk of fraud.
  • Receive, review and submit invoices to the FCDO’s Global Transaction Processing Centre (GTPC) in Manila for processing; investigate problem invoices and resolve within deadlines provided.
  • Preparation of weekly local currency payments and processing payments via credit cards.
  • Act as local contact for invoices and local payments.
  • Monitor cash and bank account and liaise with the GTPC on unreconciled items.
  • Responsible for cash box, including maintenance of balance, administration and monthly count.
  • Prepare recharges, manual invoice requests, cash-in transit forms at Post.
  • Respond to queries from Senior Management, GTPC and Finance Hub on transactions and act as a main point of contact for GTPC teams and the wider High Commission team for Finance/ Accounts related queries.
  • Monthly update of financial spend records on FCDO finance system, monthly finance housekeeping, accurate forecasting of spend, preparation of cash funding profiles.
  • Calculate and process monthly salaries and taxation of Country Based Staff, including all relevant monthly/yearly statements.
  • Prepare statutory returns to local authorities, including VAT returns, recoveries etc.
  • Administration of Country Based Staff Medical Insurances.

Procurement 

  • Acts as backup Post requisitioner and receiver for purchasing and supplier maintenance processes.
  • Assist with compliance e.g. setting up new suppliers and reviewing existing supplier lists.
  • Act as global procurement card (credit card) holder for the Corporate Services team.

Corporate

  • Play an active part in the corporate life of the High Commission, participating as member of Embassy committees (Crisis, Events, Learning & Development, etc) to contribute to the overall well-being of staff.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English 
  • Experience in Finance and administrative work in a similar environment. 
  • Previous use of financial management systems would be an asset.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent hands-on knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office programmes.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing.
  • Precision in implementing tasks, meticulous attention to detail.
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field; or relevant professional accounting certification
Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
16 October 2025
Administrative Officer (AO)
Permanent
38
Africa
Gambia
Banjul
British High Commission
1
GMD 34,000 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions) Plus GMD 3,300 Transport Allowance
monthly
3 November 2025

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

  • There will be opportunities to attend regional training subject to budget availability. 

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  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Banjul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in The Gambia.
  • The base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to:
    1.Obtain the relevant permit
    2.Pay the fees for the permit
    3.Make arrangements to relocate
    4.Meet the costs to relocation
  • Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
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  • Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates
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  • Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate
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