Finance Controller

Vacancy : 1

Job Description

Organization information:
Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS) is a non-governmental and not for profit organization dedicated to seeking innovative solutions to strengthen health systems in developing countries for effective service delivery and surveillance of infectious, noninfectious, and neglected tropical diseases. We focus in three key areas: improve laboratory systems and services critical for disease management, surveillance, and prevention; enhance field surveillance and epidemiological training for relevant animal and human-health to mitigate threats posed by diseases; and improve service delivery at all health levels.

Our major collaborators include Ministries of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa Centers for Disease Control, Mastercard Foundation and several bi-lateral organizations.

Purpose of the role
The Finance controller under the supervision of the Finance Director will undertake all aspects of financial management, including review of accounting documentation, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. His or Her responsibilities will also include financial risk management and grants audits preparedness.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Guide finance decisions by monitoring, enforcing internal control policies and procedures;
• Review all financial transactions to ensure adequate documentation, compliance with financial policies and internal controls, budget lines and availability of funds;
• Prepare cheques based on requests for relevant signatures;
• Prepare monthly cash flows statements for GHSS;
• Report regularly on the liquidity (weekly and monthly) situation of GHSS;
• Participate in the drawing up of budgets;
• Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions;
• Reconcile payroll account balances (e.g. time sheets, direct deposits, taxes, CNPS etc) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and employee payments;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned or required.

Education & Experience

Academic requirements and relevant experience

• A minimum of Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance or its equivalent from a recognized educational institution.
• Professional accounting qualification such as Association of Chartered Certified
• Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and other related certification would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of four (04) years relevant work experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience with a funded not for profit organization would be an added advantage.
• Solid knowledge of grant management principles.

Must Have

Required skills

• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong ability to establish priorities, work within tight timelines and multitask;
• Ability to work under minimal supervision with high level of resilience.
• Very good computer skills, including excellent word processing capabilities and experience in using Microsoft Office programs, MS 365 programs and financial software.
• Solution-oriented and deadline-driven with strong organizational skills.
• High ethics and personal commitment to transparency and accountability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ready to learn for continuous improvement.

Languages

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and French.

Remuneration

• The salary for this position is very competitive, attractive and negotiable.
• This is a full time position for a three (3) year contract with the possibility to renew

Submission of Application
Complete application files comprising of an application, a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and copies of the required academic qualifications can be submitted either online via recruitment@ghsscm.org, or physically at GHSS head office at Denver Bonamoussadi, Douala from 9am – 2pm, Monday to Friday.

NB: Applicants should submit their documents in either word format or pdf.

• We strongly welcome early applications. Consideration will be given to candidates who submitted a complete application file and on time.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted.
• If you have not been contacted fifteen (15) days after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Employment Status

Full Time

Educational Requirements

MBA

Experience Requirements

3 - <5 Years

Job Location

Office

Compensation & Other Benefits

The salary for this position is very competitive, attractive and negotiable