Shwari Health Cameroon is a locally registered organization with a vision to ensure the provision of quality, effective and innovative evidence-based solutions to address health systems challenges within the health sector in Cameroon and beyond with a special focus to children and adolescents. To achieve this, Shwari Health Cameroon uses proven community strategies to identify HIV infected children and adolescents, refer them to health facilities for initiation on treatment, support and accompany them through treatment to ensure they remain in care and achieve viral suppression. Our mission is to be one of the most sought-after implementations science associations in Cameroon that uses evidence-based strategies to effectively cover the ‘Know-Do’ gaps in the provision of health services.
We aim to achieve this through the application of modern evidence generation and synthesis methods to understand operational contexts so as to motto strategies that could make the implementation efforts more effective and efficient. SHWARI Health Association, in partnership with Georgetown University’s Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI), the Government of the Republic of Cameroon’s Regional Technical Groups (RTGs), will be implementing a project titled SAFECARE-Cameroon, which is a 5-year CDC/PEPFAR-Funded project. SAFECARE-Cameroon’s goal is to develop, implement, and sustain comprehensive facility and community-based HIV services for children, adolescents, and adults in Cameroon in PEPFAR supported regions of the country and support the country to quickly track its progress to achieve HIV epidemic control . As a result, SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) is recruiting for the following program implementation positions. All prospective candidates must be fluent in French and working knowledge of English. These positions will be based in Yaoundé or Bertoua.
SHAC Office Positions
Position: Finance Officer, SAFECARE Project -Cameroon
Reports to: Finance Manager
Location of work: Yaoundé or Bertoua, Cameroon
Number of positions: 02
Position Overview: The Finance Officer is responsible for giving accurate and timely financial support to the Finance Manager . The Finance Specialist will assist and collaborate with the lead on financial matters and ensure accuracy of all financial reporting.
Primary Function:
The Finance Officer will generally be responsible for compliance oversight of the awards. S/He will ensure compliance to regulation, ensure internal control, prepare, review and analyze all the financial reports and recommendations to the Finance Manager.
To monitor and ensure that all internal controls over the organization’s assets are well implemented and mitigated against all inherent and acquired financial risks ranging from cash, bank, staff and vendor.
Essential Functions
• Provide oversight function on cash management in the financial accounting unit (cash security, physical cash count, spot check on cash custodian, check book safety);
• Prepare all relevant voucher and payment documents and ensure appropriate signature are in place before incurring expense;
• Act as contact person with bankers for routine and operational matters;
• Promptly communicate all strategic issues arising from financial relationship with our bankers to the Finance Manager and Country Program Director;
• Prepare bank and petty cash reconciliation statements on monthly basis;
• To ensure appropriate and accurate filling (physical and electronic) of all the financial documents and vouchers generated within finance department;
• Take a lead in supporting the team in budget projection preparation and ensure mathematical accuracy;
• Ensure that all statutory deductions are promptly remitted to the relevant statutory authorities on a monthly basis;
• Assist in training on financial matters to the organization staff when necessary;
• Assist in preparation of monthly and end of the year financial Report;
• Crosschecking the appropriateness and completion of the petty cash vouchers with adequate approval when received from the petty cashier/or its custodian;
• Accomplish other tasks as requested by the Finance Manager, Country Program Director, and various headquarters staff
• Supervise the Accountant, Accountant Clerks and Administration and Finance Officer.
• Process travel and activities advances to staff and ensuring advance reconciliation in a timely manner and processing expense reports;
• Preparing monthly payroll journal using staff LOE and posting the approved journal into the accounting system
• Assist in preparing monthly management reports as required, including expenditures by budget cost center, financial forecast and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Plan and monitor country office cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of programmed activities;
• Assist in the internal review, independent audit (or any) reports of sub-grantees in order to identify risks and implement interventions to reduce overall liability to the organization;
• Provided backup support for the Finance Manager during absences.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal (Cameroon): Finance Manager, Chief of Party
External: Bankers, Tax Authority, Vendors
Qualifications and Experience
• Maters’ Degree in accounting (ACCA or CPA will be an added advantage) with a Minimum of Three Years Post Qualification Experience (Working experience with International Organization will be an added advantage);
• Must be a mature, motivated, problem-solving individual with high levels of initiative;
• Must be computer literate with an experience in at least an Accounting Package (Knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting Package will be an added advantage) and excellent knowledge of another computer software – MS Office and Excel especially;
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Must demonstrate a good understanding of Cameroon business environment;
• Demonstrate high level of initiative, diplomacy, and tact;
• Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional fluency in oral and written English and French.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Work Environment
SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) /Context / Required competencies
Core values
• Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
• Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
• Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work
Core competencies
• Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
• Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
• Analysis and decision-making: Analyzes available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
• Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas , activities and projects
• Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances
Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)
• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
• Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
• Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities
Instructions for Submitting Applications:
1. All applications should be submitted electronically at: https://forms.gle/zFso5waZkTf716JG6
2. Please mention in the subject line of the email the position for which you are applying.
3. Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 3-5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone and email address.
4. All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications and experiences.
5. Candidates should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job
6. Job related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.
7. All applicants should include daytime phone contact information.
8. Deadline for application is September 10th, 2024, 5 PM Cameroon Time.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other status variable.
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