{"id":47272,"date":"2024-04-08T16:18:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T14:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/?post_type=emplois&p=47272"},"modified":"2024-04-08T16:18:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T14:18:26","slug":"finance-manager-4","status":"publish","type":"emplois","link":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/recrutements-emplois-stages\/2024\/finance-manager-4\/","title":{"rendered":"FINANCE MANAGER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u2022    Level:<\/strong> 5
\u2022    Supervisor: <\/strong>Country Director
\u2022    Base:<\/strong> Yaound\u00e9, Cameroon
\u2022    Start Date:<\/strong> May 1st, 2024
\u2022    Duration:<\/strong> One Year, Renewable based on availability of funding

Finance Manager,<\/strong>

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit:

http:\/\/www.clintonhealthaccess.org.

CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.

Position Overview:<\/strong>
 
The Finance and Accounting Manager is accountable for the Cameroon Office\u2019s day-to-day finance and accounting related functions, including but not limited to, financial compliance, financial management, accounting, budgeting, and budget monitoring in accordance with corporate policies, strategies, plans, and decisions made by Country, Regional and Global Teams. They facilitate the delivery of CHAI\u2019s program by ensuring timely and effective financial & accounting related support to achieve results. They ensure and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary. The Finance and Accounting Manager will support all Cameroon team members in executing programmatic activities in terms of Office Finance & Accounting, Budgeting & Budget control in compliance with CHAI policies and procedures and the country finance and Compliance manual.

The Finance and Accounting Manager will report to the Country Director, and they will follow country, regional and global operations guidelines.

The ideal candidate for this role will have outstanding analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate must also be able to function independently and flexibly and have the demonstrated ability to lead in a challenging professional environment. CHAI places great value on the following relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, tenacity, independence, humility, passion for the mission and strong work ethics.

This position is based in Yaound\u00e9 and may require travel to various regions in the country.

Key End result of the position:<\/strong>
\u2022    Adequate systems for Compliance, Finance & Accounting, Budgeting & Budget control are in place in CHAI Cameroon\u2019s office and are strengthened as required to facilitate the delivery of CHAI\u2019s programmatic objectives and achievement of results
\u2022    Compliance with OHADA Reporting Framework for Non-profit entities (SYCEBNL)
\u2022    Effective coordination, communication and collaboration is established and maintained across CHAI Teams and with in-country stakeholders, for effective and efficient financial management that is fully compliant with both CHAI\u2019s internal control procedures and national policies\/regulations.
\u2022    Basic office services effectively provided to enhance staff productivity
\u2022    Manage finance and accounting team for efficiency effectiveness in performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Responsibilities<\/strong>

Financial Accounting<\/strong>
\u2022    Day to day financial accounting oversight
\u2022    Review financial transactions to ensure accuracy of information and compliance.
\u2022    Oversee vendor payments, reimbursements, cash advances, workshop participants payment etc.
\u2022    Ensure financial vouchers have sufficient supporting documentation
\u2022    Ensure all prepayments are accurately amortised and reconciled
\u2022    Manage the daily cashbook closeout procedures
\u2022    Lead the month end financial close ensuring accurate, timely and complete reporting in line with CHAI guidelines
\u2022    Work with Local auditors to ensure full compliance on OHADA financial reporting for Non-profit entities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Management<\/strong>
\u2022    Prepare monthly cash forecast in line with monthly workplans
\u2022    Review all expenses to ensure proper allocated to correct grant and budget lines
\u2022    Ensure time cash request for effective program implementation through prompt payments
\u2022    Review all procurement documentations and payment request to ensure it is in full compliance with CHAI and donors\u2019 guidelines
\u2022    Prepare monthly variances to budget analysis by grants to support program managers in spending plans
\u2022    Review various donor reports to ensure expenses are accurate and complete before submission to donor
\u2022    Prepare adjustment entries as required for grant spending management
\u2022    Provide monthly feedback on grant tracking tools report
\u2022    Lead in the monitoring of financial activities for all programs and prepare expenditure reports for program managers as needed
\u2022    Prepare and analyze grant spending reports to ensure full compliance to donor requirements
\u2022    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program managers\/staff members.
\u2022    Lead in the preparation of organizational annual budgets and periodic reforecasts.
\u2022    Preparing donor budget proposals as needed.
\u2022    Assist in the preparation of audits management letter response, financial statements if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grant and Partnership Management<\/strong>
\u2022    Review all Donation Letters, Independent Contractor Agreements and Memoranda of Agreement from financial management perspective prior to signing with partners\/contractors; suggest any points of negotiation and analyses the impact.
\u2022    Assess and Train local partners on best practice in Finance, HR, procurement, and admin processes to ensure compliance with donor policies and regulations
\u2022    Manage local partners and ensure timely reporting, invoices quality reviews and timely cash disbursements for implementations
\u2022    Create tracking system to monitor the progress of new agreements with partners and be responsible for record-keeping.
\u2022    Develop grants tracking to monitor existing partners\u2019 performance and compliance.

\u2022    Make regular visits to partners\u2019 offices, to monitor their financial management system and to verify their payments.
\u2022    Review and analyze grant expenses and variances in consultation with supervisor to advise the partner on expenditure trends and potential issues.
\u2022    Ensure that donor regulations are complied with in all grant transactions and processes of the partners.
\u2022    Build relations with focal person and build a trusting partnership with partner organizations.
\u2022    Keep the Country Director informed on all major compliance issues\/challenges while taking the necessary corrective steps with the respective Partners.
\u2022    Prepare grant Closure checklist for ending grants in collaboration with Program Manager
Statutory and Regulatory Compliance
\u2022    Coordinate with auditors for annual audits and coordinate donor audits.
\u2022    Maintain banking relationships and ensure compliance with funds transfer justifications
\u2022    Work closely with the attorneys for labour laws and other legal matters.
\u2022    Implement all Corrective Action Plan ensuing from different audits
\u2022    Ensure Finance and Other policy manuals are revised annually
\u2022    Ensure full compliance with all fiscal and social security obligations<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Qualifications<\/strong>
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bachelor\u2019s degree in finance or accounting, Banking, or a related financial discipline
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Master\u2019s degree Finance or recognized accounting professional qualification (e.g. ACCA\/CA\/CPA) will be a plus
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in rigorous institution
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft operating Systems with an excellent command over MS Excel
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Working Knowledge of ERP Accounting Software (QuickBooks and Unit 4\/Agresso and MS NetSuite is required)
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 High level of integrity and dependability with leadership qualities
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proactive and responsive to urgent needs of the program
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work under pressure without compromising on quality of policy and compliance procedures.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Self-motivated and firm in providing opinion to support effective decision making.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in managing donors\u2019 funds and executing their financial reporting requirements.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to influence senior managers and peers over a wide range of issues.
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

How to Apply<\/strong>
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NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the recruitment process.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female candidates and persons from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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