CDI6 months ago

FINANCE AND ADMISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

International Health Alliance (IHA)
buea-region-sud_ouest-cameroun (Cameroon)

Job Description

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Finance and Admistrative Assistant – EpiC Cameroon Project Organization: International Health Alliance (IHA) Duty Station: Southwest Region, Cameroon Health Districts: Kumba South, Mbonge, Ekondo Titi, Nguti Reports to: Finance and Administrative Officer Publication Date: 17 December 2025 Application Deadline: 24 December 2025 Expected Start Date: 02 January 2026 Contract Duration: Three (03) months, renewable subject to funding availability and performance 1. Background Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS). The project provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among at-risk populations, strengthen global health security, expand tuberculosis detection and treatment, improve maternal and child health, address malaria, and promote health systems strengthening. In Cameroon, the EpiC project supports the continuation and expansion of life-saving HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services, with a strong focus on community-led approaches integrated with facility-based systems to close gaps in HIV case finding (first 95) while sustaining progress toward the second and third 95 of the UNAIDS targets. International Health Alliance (IHA) is a non-governmental organization committed to promoting self-directed and sustainable community health through enlightenment activities, capacity building, and strategic partnerships. IHA will implement the FHI360-led EpiC Cameroon project in the Southwest Region, specifically in the health districts of Kumba South, Mbonge, Ekondo Titi, and Nguti. 2. Position Summary IHA is seeking a qualified and experienced Finance and Administrative Assistant to lead the programmatic implementation of the EpiC Cameroon project at the community-based organization (CBO) level. The Finance and Administrative Assistant will assist the Finance and Administrative Officer in all financial and accounting operations. 3. Key Responsibilities The Finance and Administrative Assistant will be responsible for assisting Finance and Administrative Officer in all financial and accounting operations, including:

  • Coordinating financial and accounting information between unit accountants and the CFO;
  • Maintaining the project's central accounts;
  • Centralizing the payroll file;
  • Centralizing the overall file of salary deductions for all project staff;
  • Ensuring compliance with the Organization's accounting and financial procedures;
  • Supporting the CFO in the preparation of budgets;
  • Participating in internal and external audit missions;
  • Ensuring the day-to-day management of relations with partners (banks, suppliers of goods and services, tax authorities, CNPS, etc.);
  • Produce a summary of the monthly financial statements of the regional units;
  • Produce a summary of the monthly reports of the regional units;
  • Coordinate financial and accounting information between the Organization's headquarters and the regional project units under the supervision of the CFO.
  • Work under pressure 4. Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Education
  • Holder of at least a Bachelor's degree in Management/Accounting/Finance or an equivalent qualification; Experience
  • Have at least two years of professional experience in the financial management of projects funded by international donors;
  • Prior experience working with PEPFAR-funded projects is strongly preferred.
  • Have a good knowledge of computer tools: MS-Word, Excel, Internet, etc.
  • Proficiency

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