Finance and Admin Director

• December 15, 2025
• MoHERST

Position Title: Finance and Admin Director

Reports to: Executive Director

Probation: 6 months

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

Application Deadline: Sunday, December 28^th at 12 noon

About the Students Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS)

The Students Revolving Loan Scheme is a newly established national financing mechanism created under the Student Loan Act to expand equitable access to higher and TVET education in The Gambia. The Scheme operates as a sustainable revolving fund that supports students today and reinvests repayments to benefit future generations.

Role Description

The Finance and Admin Director will serve as SRLS’s chief financial strategist and steward of the Scheme’s financial integrity. The role is responsible for designing and implementing strong financial systems, overseeing budgets and reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building a high-performing Finance and Admin Directorate.

The Director will lead the development of financial policies, internal controls, and procurement systems, manage multi-source funding streams, and provide strategic advisory support to the Executive Director and Board. This role requires a forward-looking leader with deep experience in financial governance.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SRLS’ financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Build and maintain robust internal financial controls and compliance systems.
• Oversee internal and external audits and address findings promptly.
• Ensure compliance with national public finance regulations and international accounting standards.
• Establish and manage procurement processes in line with SRLS and government policies.
• Support the design and implementation of the digital Loan Management System and financial systems integration.
• Advise the Executive Director and Board on financial risks, sustainability, and strategic resource allocation.
• Lead and develop the finance team to ensure operational excellence.
• Support resource mobilization efforts by preparing financial projections and donor reporting.
• Perform any other duties that are commensurate with the role and consistent with the evolving needs of SRLS.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent) required.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive financial management experience, at least 5 years at a senior level.
• Experience in public-sector finance, autonomous agency administration, or donor-funded projects preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities.

Mandatory Background Checks

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit:

• Police Clearance Report
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Verification of Academic & Professional Documents

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Confidentiality

The Finance and Admin Director will have access to highly sensitive financial and institutional information and must maintain strict confidentiality during and after employment.

How to Apply

Submit:

• Cover letter (max two pages)
• CV
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
• Contact details of two referees

Email to: sbah@srls.gm

Subject line: “Finance and Admin Director, SRLS”

Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.