HEAD OF FINANCE
Emmanuel Koko Adams
DIVE FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
Monrovia
1
Language
1
Certification
29
Years of experience
10
years of post-secondary education
Head of Finance leading budgeting, cash-flow management, financial controls, and donor compliance across humanitarian and development programs. Directs monthly management accounts, variance analysis, statutory reporting, audit preparation, and corrective action to protect financial discipline. Advises senior leaders on resource allocation, grants, procurement, and organizational sustainability while building the capacity of finance staff and non-finance managers.
Work History
HEAD OF FINANCE
1 Year- Prepare 4 quarterly compliance reports to support accurate reporting, donor requirements, and audit readiness.
- Oversee 2 monthly budget reviews to track spending, flag variances, and support timely financial decisions.
- Manage financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow to keep operations aligned with organizational priorities.
- Strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and recordkeeping to reduce risk and protect financial integrity.
- Advise senior leaders on resource allocation, procurement, and financial performance while supporting finance team development.
PROJECT FIN/HR MANAGER
3 Months- Prepared 1 monthly HR, finance, and administrative reports for project leadership and coordination teams.
- Processed 2 monthly payroll entries for national staff, verifying leave, overtime, and salary advances in Homere.
- Supported annual planning by updating the project organization chart and revising job descriptions with HR and project leads.
- Calculated HR staffing needs and related budgets to align project capacity with operational requirements.
- Coordinated staff briefings, movements, and accommodation while applying project finance policies and procedures.
ADMINISTRATOR
3 Years 8 Months- Oversaw 1-5 weekly client and staff requests to keep administrative support timely and organized across departments.
- Tracked 1 monthly financial transactions while maintaining accurate records and supporting day-to-day administrative reporting.
- Managed daily operations for KPEINJA Ventures Inc., coordinating financial, HR, and administrative functions across the institution.
- Negotiated contracts with government agencies, private clients, and educational institutions to support institutional growth.
- Supervised administration and financial staff daily, providing direction, follow-through, and consistent workflow support.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
2 Years 6 Months- Reviewed all expenditure requests weekly to strengthen treasury controls, cash projections, and purchase-order processing.
- Monitored all PACS budget lines monthly in the BVA system to support financial oversight and sub-grantee tracking.
- Managed banking activities and payment processing while maintaining compliance with donor and IRC policies on cash, advances, receivables, and payables.
- Trained finance and non-finance staff on finance policies and updated management procedures to improve adherence across program operations.
- Produced monthly, quarterly, and annual administrative reports, reviewing accuracy and completeness before submission for approval.
- Coordinated fleet, inventory, and asset management, including fuel tracking, maintenance records, warehouse spot checks, and inventory reconciliation.
PROJECT FIN/HR MANAGER
8 Months- Managed 1 month notice period transitions for relocated staff, aligning contracts from MSF terms to incentive or local arrangements.
- Managed 2 delocalized houses for national staff, coordinating allocations, housekeeping, movement controls, and security requirements.
- Coordinated recruitment, induction days, and package briefings for new employees, reinforcing communication standards and MSF values.
- Implemented salary advance processing, payment form controls, and HR matrix tracking to strengthen payroll accuracy and reporting discipline.
- Supported budget management, cash management, and financial compliance by preparing mid-year reviews and finance plans for new activities.
PROJECT ADMINISRATOR (SHORT TERM STARTUP)
3 Months- Reviewed all monthly compliance records to support procurement, payroll, and administrative controls.
- Tracked 1 monthly financial reports for program operations and shared accurate expense data with the Home Office.
- Managed financial management, budget management, and cash flow management, while maintaining accurate records and monthly forecasts.
- Oversaw procurement management for materials and equipment, and coordinated the annual procurement plan with program and technical staff.
- Processed biweekly payroll, supervised finance and office assistants, and maintained labor, tax, and employment files.
HOME DELIVERY
2 Years 9 Months- Logged 1 delivery records daily to document time taken, distance covered, and route completion details.
- Tracked 1000+ delivery stops weekly while supporting home and apartment routes across Wylie.
- Supervised delivery drivers and resolved route issues to keep daily operations moving smoothly.
- Managed package arrangement, parking, and safety checks to support reliable home delivery service.
- Handled customer complaints about damaged packages and answered delivery questions with clear, professional service.
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR (VOLUNTEER)
2 Years 10 Months- Processed 1 payroll records weekly in line with established guidelines and church procedures.
- Prepared 1 monthly financial reports for church leadership, supporting ongoing financial oversight.
- Managed church office operations, applying financial management and office administration to support financial, personnel, and property needs.
- Coordinated leadership meetings, represented the church at events, and completed assignments from the Senior Pastor.
- Maintained databases from paper records, handled tax payments, and supported food bank operations.
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE MANAGER
9 Months- Managed all weekly office requests across administration, travel, and asset support.
- Maintained 1 monthly accounting submission and routine reporting to keep finance records current.
- Oversee daily accounting and finance operations, including cash management, banking, payroll, and accounts receivable and payable.
- Conducted monthly forecasting, budget management, and internal checks to support compliance and responsible use of funds.
- Supervised recruitment, appointments, promotions, transfers, and expatriate visitor coordination for finance and administration staff.
- Managed property, leases, utilities, repairs, documents, and donor compliance while representing the office with professionalism.
VOUCHER EXAMINER
1 Year 5 Months- Reconciled 100+ monthly disbursement records with contractor and grantee reports to maintain accurate payment tracking.
- Reviewed 10-20 invoices weekly against contract terms, funding availability, and applicable regulations before payment.
- Implemented invoice processing controls across review, approval, coding, and Accounts Payable entry to strengthen accuracy.
- Processed payments in Phoenix and maintained obligating, commitment, and disbursement records for reconciliation purposes.
- Supported contractors, grantees, and loan recipients with voucher submission guidance, documentation requirements, and payment timelines.
- Compiled voucher processing data from multiple sources into reports for departmental review and follow-up.
- Applied financial management and audit preparation practices to verify statements, resolve discrepancies, and support legitimate disbursements.
HEAD OF FINANCE
2 Years- Managed 4 quarterly budget reviews to compare actual spending against projections and support planning.
- Prepared 2 monthly financial reports for management review, tracking expenditures and payroll trends.
- Ensured accurate account reconciliations, balance sheet preparation, and profit-and-loss analysis across PSI Liberia projects.
- Maintained compliance with PSI Washington and donor financial policies to strengthen fiscal accountability.
- Prepared expenditure summaries, payroll reports, and monthly tax returns with consistent filing discipline.
- Produced management accounts with variance analysis to inform budget decisions and capital asset projections.
- Supervised the finance team, coordinated with HR, IT, and operations, reviewed contracts, and supported external audits within deadlines.
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICS OFFICER
8 Months- Recorded 1 weekly fuel log entries for vehicles, motorcycles, and generator use to maintain reliable fleet records.
- Managed 1 monthly asset checks across WHO equipment and updated the asset database to support accurate tracking.
- Supported county health teams in administrative and finance system management while providing technical assistance on the Lassa fever project.
- Provided guidance to support staff and coordinated with the country office on administrative and logistical priorities.
- Reviewed supplier, carrier, and vendor invoices; documented petty cash transactions; and identified logistics improvements to reduce costs and strengthen service.
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OFFICER
1 Year 5 Months- Prepared 1 weekly financial reports to support transparent office reporting and timely management review.
- Recorded all daily income and expenditure transactions for CVT programs to maintain accurate bookkeeping and accounting records.
- Managed cash and check disbursements, balancing daily cash flow to support routine office operations.
- Maintained strict compliance with CVT policies and Liberian law, keeping finance practices aligned with local regulations.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and corrective action planning.
- Facilitated procurement document processing and supported timely payment of taxes due under government regulations.
- Delivered training sessions for finance and logistics teams to strengthen understanding of CVT fiscal policies and reporting expectations.
BUSINESS MANAGER
7 Years 4 Months- Maintained all financial records monthly through accurate bookkeeping of income and expenditures.
- Monitored all cash and check disbursements weekly to support accurate office payments and fund tracking.
- Oversaw accounting processes and maintained accurate records of income and expenditures across daily operations.
- Supported office operations under administrative supervision, contributing to smooth daily workflow and coordination.
- Resolved client and employee concerns promptly while maintaining satisfaction and professional service standards.
- Delivered training sessions on new software systems to improve employee adoption and business operations.
- Prepared budgets, monitored expenditures, and applied budget management practices for multiple departments.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - MANAGEMENT
High School Diploma
Skills
Financial management
Budget management
Cash flow management
Internal controls
Financial compliance
Audit preparation
Decision-making
Financial reporting
Variance analysis
Procurement management
Staff supervision
Office administration
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): ENGLISH
Personal Information
Nationality: Liberian, Ghanaian
WORK EXPERIENCE
Trainings/Seminars/Workshops Attended: First Aid Training, American Refugee Committee, United Nations Mission in Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia, Nov 2007.
Timeline
HEAD OF FINANCE
DIVE FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
PROJECT FIN/HR MANAGER
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) HOLLAND
07.2025 - 10.2025Read More
ADMINISTRATOR
KPEINJA VENTURES INC.
10.2021 - 06.2025Read More
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
03.2019 - 09.2021Read More
PROJECT FIN/HR MANAGER
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) SWITZERLAND
06.2018 - 02.2019Read More
PROJECT ADMINISRATOR (SHORT TERM STARTUP)
KAIZEN INC – USAID LEARNING LINKS PROJECT
06.2017 - 09.2017Read More
HOME DELIVERY
FEDEX GROUND
03.2014 - 12.2016Read More
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR (VOLUNTEER)
BETTER LIFE CHURCHES
02.2014 - 12.2016Read More
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE MANAGER
BUILDING MARKETS
09.2011 - 06.2012Read More
VOUCHER EXAMINER
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNAIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID)
03.2010 - 08.2011Read More
HEAD OF FINANCE
POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL (PSI)
03.2008 - 03.2010Read More
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICS OFFICER
UNITED NATIONS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
12.2006 - 08.2007Read More
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OFFICER
CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE (CVT) INTERNATIONAL
07.2005 - 12.2006Read More
African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU)
Bachelor of Business Administration from MANAGEMENT
09.2000 - 09.2004Read More
BUSINESS MANAGER
NATIONAL CATHOLIC HEALTH SECRETARIAT
02.1998 - 06.2005Read More
Cathedral Catholic High School
High School Diploma
03.1991 - 07.1997Read More