Project Description
Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC), a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS), that provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among all at-risk populations; strengthen global health security (GHS), including outbreak response; expand tuberculosis detection and treatment (TB), improve maternal and child health (MCH), address malaria; and promote health systems strengthening (HSS) including supply chain management.
The EpiC Cameroon buy-in will support the continuation and expansion of life-saving HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services in Cameroon, building upon the foundational work of previous PEPFAR-funded initiatives. The focus will be on strengthening community-led platforms and integrating them with facility-based systems to increase access to quality HIV-related services, particularly for populations at higher risk of HIV, long distant truck drivers (LDTD), Children and Adolescents Living with HIV (C/ALHIV), HIV-exposed infants (HEIs), and their caregivers. The program will contribute to closing gaps mainly towards HIV case finding (the first 95) while maintaining the gains of the second and third 95 of the UNAIDS target. Collaboration with the Government of Cameroon (including the Ministry of Public Health and the National AIDS Control Committee), PEPFAR clinical partners, the Global Fund, and local community organizations will be essential to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based case finding, family-centered where necessary and population-specific interventions.
Job Description
The Finance Manager will report to the Director of Administration and Finance, and is responsible for managing, preparing and administering control of the budget. Manages the activities of
the financial administration and operations staff. Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to the EpiC Senior Management team. Assists with development and management of internal financial audits. May develop formal reporting system to communicate results of audit activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies. Provides leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP). Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) may also be required. Experience in comprehensive management of business support and compliance functions in organizations funded via government, contracts and grants, foundation, and commercial sources.
The position will be based in FHI 360’s office in Yaounde, Cameroon, with travel throughout the country.
Job Responsibilities
Manage the accounting/finance and administration components of the program, including payroll, reporting, and other petty cash and office finance management activities.
Ensure compliance with FHI 360 operational procedures, policies, and accounting principles.
Develop procedures to monitor, analyze, and evaluate program budgets, which will enable accurate expenditure forecasts.
Coordinate monthly funding requests, based on budget and cash flow forecasts, to ensure that the program has all the funds necessary for its operations.
Ensure financial reporting complies with DOS contractual requirements.
Periodically inform staff about the program's financial situation and advise them on the production of up-to-date and regular expense reports.
Review and approve all expense files and ensure that expenses are reasonable, correct, and authorized within the program.
Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of funds and grants.
Produce budget forecasts and reports for submission to DOS.
Work closely with the Project Director and Director of Administration and Finance to ensure that the program's accounting and financial needs are met.
Monitor the management of grant recipients' funds and verify documents and supporting evidence.
Maintain financial records and organize annual audits.
Supervise finance and operations staff
Perform all other duties assigned by management.
Education Qualification/ Skills & Experience
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent
Minimum of 5-8 years related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organizational level.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the sociopolitical nuances in the operating environment
Experience operating in insecure environments.
Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO), preferred.
Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and well-developed computer skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel within Cameroon as needed.
Fluency in French and English required.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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