Finance Manager

Recruitment to the Non-Profit Organization Family Health International (FHI 360) – 11 September 2026 FHI 360 is a non-profit organization dedicated to human development. dedicated to the sustainable improvement of living conditions by providing solutions integrated and local. Our team includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, youth, research, technology, Communication and Social Marketing – creating a unique mix of capabilities for addressing the interconnected challenges of today’s development. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries as well as all states and territories of the United States. We are looking currently qualified candidates for the position of financial manager for the STRIDES Cameroon project. The position will be based at YaoundéIn Cameroon. FHI recruits Finance Manager Description of the STRIDES project: The STRIDES programme (Strengthening disease detection systems) is a financial project by the U.S. Department of State, and constitutes an essential asset for the United States Government's response to global health security. The multidisciplinary team of experts from STRIDES mobilizes quickly to help partner country governments contain epidemics before they spread. STRIDES also strengthens the disease surveillance, laboratory networks and reporting systems so that countries can effectively prevent, detect and control diseases emerging infectious diseases that can cause epidemics. Job description: Under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Director of FHI 360 Cameroon and in close collaboration with the Project Director STRIDES Cameroon, the Finance will provide leadership, management and practical support to the project for financial, administrative and contract management. He/she will provide supervision and the high performance of the financial team, contracts and administration of Project Strides. He/she will support capacity building within the team while working closely with the FHI 360 platform team Cameroon in charge of financial management, the STRIDES project team Cameroon, and the STRIDES headquarters team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all administrative systems and processes (including procurement, travel administration, inventory and asset management) are highly reliable, well-adapted, and in accordance with donor policies and procedures the organization.
• Lead the development of high-quality budgets for work plans and reports

Other information

financial statements, as well as any other reports required by the project and American State Department.

• Ensure that all project expenditures are consistent with policies and FHI 360 procedures and donor rules and regulations finance, administration, operations and personnel, and that they be supported by complete and accurate documentation.
• Review and monitor the program budget, monitor expenditures and support preparation of planned financial reports to headquarters and donors, as required.
• Understand the requirements of internal control and ensure that cash and expenses comply with the appropriate protocols.
• Prepare expenditure projections in collaboration with project managers, support technical project teams in planning and budgeting activities, and provide administrative and logistical travel support to staff Technical.
• Assistance in the organization and preparation of various audits of accounts and statements financials.
• Ensure full compliance with FHI 360’s contractual policy and regulations the U.S. Department of State applicable to contracts, and monitor compliance with terms and conditions of the contract.
• Participate in accounting work: verification of supporting documents, follow-up of payments and processing of transactions in accounting software.
• Prepare requests for reimbursement of headquarters funds, prepare and/or revise in collaboration with the Procurement Manager procurement files for The Strides Project.
• Ensure effective contract management; develop and implement systems strong management and control to ensure that FHI 360 meets the terms of the agreement and its policies.

Main duties

• Participate in the management of progress, control and adjust progress for missions, workshops, staff, partners and consultants.

Experience

• Experience in government accounting practices, federal systems of Regulation of public procurement (FAR) and CFR 200, experience with the principles Generally Accepted Accountants (GAAP), and ASC 842 Lease Accounting.
• Participate in the preparation of salaries and tax returns and Taxes
• Ensure the proper operational management of the project, including logistics and administrative coordination, purchasing, transportation, etc.
• Collaborate with the FHI360 national platform team and regional staff to provide the necessary support for financial and administrative functions, and supervise and support the financial and administrative staff of the project. Knowledge and Skills Required
• Excellent command of accounting, internal controls and systems

Education / Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the OHADA (SYSCOHADA) and Cameroon's tax and social regulations.
• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, audit procedures and requirements of conformity.
• Excellent leadership, supervision and team management skills multidisciplinary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, negotiation and Interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and to meet deadlines.
• Mastery of computer tools and financial management software. Problem solving and impact
• Addressing issues of moderate complexity that require in-depth analysis data, risks and multiple factors.
• Exercise professional judgment in the application of policies, procedures and practices of the organization to determine the most appropriate approaches and solutions appropriate.
• Decisions made have a direct impact on financial management, operations and Overall performance of the organization. Supervision and supervision
• Managerial level position.
• Works under the general supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration, with a high degree of autonomy in the performance of his duties.
• Providing coaching, mentoring and development for equine members

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