SENIOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE MANAGER – REACH OUT CAMEROON, Buea
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Position SENIOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE MANAGER
Job Reference 3063 /REO/R14/B/SW24
Health Department
Location Buea with frequent travel to other
offices
Contract Type Senior Level, Full-time
Project Duration Five years
Contract Duration One year, renewable annually
Gross Annual Salary Between $20,000-$24,000
Benefit in Kind Social Insurance: 13% of Salary
Health Insurance: $200 per annum
Start Date October 16, 2024
Deadline October 29, 2024
Start Date November 04, 2024
Background
Reach Out Cameroon is a non-governmental organization established in 1996. It obtained
its legal status in 2000 and its authorization as a national NGO from MINAT in
2024. The organization supports disadvantaged groups, particularly youth and women,
through a community-centered approach and advocacy based on three
main pillars: Health, Human Rights and Governance, and
Economic Security.
The Health Department is committed to improving health outcomes and
promoting equity in health care delivery throughout Cameroon. Established in
response to the critical health disparities faced by underserved populations
served, ROC has been at the forefront of community-based health interventions for
twenty-eight years.
The Community Health Equity Through Systems Strengthening (CHESS) project, funded by
the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is a
strategic initiative designed to address systemic barriers to health equity
in Cameroon’s health landscape. The Community Health Equity Through Systems Strengthening (CHESS
) project is a strategic initiative designed to address
systemic barriers to health equity in Cameroon’s health landscape.
The project’s goal is to ensure equitable and universal access to essential health services
for all segments of the Cameroonian population through
advanced community participation.
By promoting inclusive governance, CHESS seeks to ensure that health systems
meet the needs of all community members, particularly the most
vulnerable groups.
Reach Out Cameroon (ROC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and with
funding from USAID, will implement this five-year project which will strengthen the capacities of
25 disease- or population-focused civil society organizations (CSOs) in Cameroon,
to effectively implement community-based surveillance (CLM) and support
community-based surveillance systems (CBS) for early case detection and reporting
; strengthen the capacity of existing national dialogue structures and community health workers
to meaningfully engage in
community health governance, human rights, and health promotion through
innovative and context-specific social and
behavior change (SBC) communication strategies.
By the end of the project, which will be implemented in 150 health districts in all 10 regions of
Cameroon, the 25 CSOs coordinating 300 community champions or site monitors
will have improved, implemented, monitored and evaluated CLM, CBS and UHC interventions on HIV,
TB, malaria and family planning, thereby contributing to the achievement of the
project objective of improving equitable and universal access to essential health services for
all segments of the Cameroonian population through
advanced community participation.
To ensure the effective implementation and sustainability of the CHESS project, we require the
services of a Senior Administrative and Financial Manager. This position is essential to
maintain strong financial management and administrative support, which are essential to the
success of the project and accountability to stakeholders.
This key position will coordinate administrative and financial management activities, including
budgeting and monitoring project expenditures, forecasting expenditures, maintaining and
supervising the accounting department and financial operations.
Responsibilities
▪ Ensure compliance and consistency with the organization’s policies and procedures,
as well as compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreements with USAID governing the
work of the office.
▪ Record and account for daily transactions, ensuring accuracy and
completeness of required records and supporting documentation as evidence
of transactions.
▪ Ensure proper cash management of local bank accounts and maintain
petty cash.
▪ Process cash disbursements in accordance with
financial management policies and established approval levels.
▪ Process payroll, remit taxes and other government contributions, and
prepare reports for local agencies.
▪ Responsible for the entire Accounts Payable function from
procurement to payment of invoices.
▪ Process employee expense reimbursements.
▪ Ensure that all beneficiaries of the organization are paid on time and
maintain sufficient and complete beneficiary files.
▪ Prepare monthly financial reports for the organization and internal management reports
for the Head of Mission or Country Director, containing information
on budget and actual expenditures.
▪ Perform month-end and year-end closing tasks such as reconciliations
, VAT refunds, inventory lists, etc. –
Responsible for procurement activities in accordance with the
organization’s procurement policy.
▪ Prepare and submit reports and declarations in accordance with
local legislation.
▪ Assist program staff in preparing the office and
project budget.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
▪ A bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting or a
closely related field.
▪ A minimum of six (6) years of experience in financial administration and management,
five (5) of which must be in an international institution or a USAID-funded project.
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▪ A good knowledge of USAID financial procedures.
▪ Knowledge of Quick Books multi-currency accounting software (field accounting
).
▪ Experience with computerized accounting and strong organizational
and leadership skills.
▪ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and
exceptional oral and written communication skills.
▪ Fluency in English and French will be an added advantage.
Desirable
▪ Good team player
▪ Proficiency in Microsoft software (MS WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS, OUTLOOK
EXPRESS).
▪ Good oral and written communication skills.
▪ Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
▪ Initiative and innovation.
▪ Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
▪ Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Composition of the application file
I. A letter of application
II. A cover letter not exceeding 02 pages with a spacing of 1.5 and a
font size of 12
III. Curriculum Vitae CV
IV. 02 references of previous employment
V. Copy of the highest university degree
Each candidate should receive an automated response confirming receipt of his or her
application. If this notification is not received, the candidate should contact the
Human Resources Department at the same email address before the application deadline
indicated below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Interested and qualified candidates should send the requested applications to
hiring@reachoutcm.org or drop off the attached application at Reach Out Headquarters at
Small Soppo, Wonganga, Buea, South West Region
