Finance Officer

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Finance Officer - Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) OverviewThe Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally. At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication, and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skill sets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with the majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: 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 OverviewThe Finance Officer will support the day-to-day financial operations of the CHAI Cameroon, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial management in line with CHAI financial policies, donor requirements, and local regulations. The role is responsible for processing payments, maintaining complete and accurate financial records, managing bank transactions and reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting for programs and donors. Working closely with the Finance Manager, program teams, and operations staff, the Finance Officer will contribute to budget monitoring, internal controls, audits, and financial analysis to support effective program implementation and strong financial stewardship. ResponsibilitiesAdminister daily accounting operations in compliance with CHAI financial policies, donor requirements, and local regulations. Prepare complete payment packages, including cash release statements, ensuring timely review and approval by the Finance Manager or Country Director. Capture all transactions accurately into QuickBooks and generate financial reports as needed. Initiate transactions using the organization’s online banking platform and act as the primary liaison with local banks and financial institutions. Retrieve, reconcile, and properly file all financial backup documents from staff and