Overview:
The Clinton
Health Access Initiative (CHAI) works in partnership with country governments,
partners, and other major stakeholders to identify the key obstacles to access
and scale-up of essential health services and to develop sustainable strategies
to overcome them. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market
dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment;
accelerating access to life-saving vaccines and technologies; and helping
governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment
programs.
Health Access Initiative (CHAI) works in partnership with country governments,
partners, and other major stakeholders to identify the key obstacles to access
and scale-up of essential health services and to develop sustainable strategies
to overcome them. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market
dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment;
accelerating access to life-saving vaccines and technologies; and helping
governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment
programs.
Clinton
Health Access Initiative is seeking an energetic and experienced Director of
Finance to lead the financial and administrative operations of the entire
country office. The Director of Finance will work very closely with the Country
Director and Deputy Country Director, to provide leadership and direction in
the development and management of all CHAI Tanzania’s financial, accounting and
administrative policies, procedures and practises. The ideal candidate is a
strategic thinker who has a collaborative management and engagement style, and
is familiar with the international non-profit landscape. He/She must have the
capacity to act as a mentor and hands-on manager; exhibit excellent problem
solving and critical analysis skills; and be adept with Quickbooks, with
significant experience using it in a non-profit setting.
Health Access Initiative is seeking an energetic and experienced Director of
Finance to lead the financial and administrative operations of the entire
country office. The Director of Finance will work very closely with the Country
Director and Deputy Country Director, to provide leadership and direction in
the development and management of all CHAI Tanzania’s financial, accounting and
administrative policies, procedures and practises. The ideal candidate is a
strategic thinker who has a collaborative management and engagement style, and
is familiar with the international non-profit landscape. He/She must have the
capacity to act as a mentor and hands-on manager; exhibit excellent problem
solving and critical analysis skills; and be adept with Quickbooks, with
significant experience using it in a non-profit setting.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all financial and administrative
processes including bookkeeping, accounts receivable and payable, and
monthly bank reconciliation; and ensuring correct and timely submission of
all monthly financial files to HQ
- Manage the budgeting, re-forecasting and donor
financial reporting functions of the organization. This includes leading
the annual budgeting process and bi-annual re-forecasting process, donor
reporting and grant position management, as well as financial reporting
and analysis for the country team.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of
individual programmes/budgets/funding and donor requirements, and develop
strong relations with the program team. Analyse and clearly communicate
monthly and annual financial reports to the program team
- Manage organizational cash flow and forecasts
and ensure that the country office, its partners and vendors receive funds
in a timely manner
- Provide ongoing review and assessment of
current accounting and reporting systems, as well as implementation of
enhanced financial strategies, analysis and systems
- Developing effective fiscal policies, systems
and procedures for financial management, reporting and auditing. Ensuring
all finance policies and procedures are documented, communicated and
reflects current practices
- Ensure compliance with international generally
accepted accounting principles and US federal regulation requirements, in
addition to ensuring local compliance where it differs with US federal
regulations requirements, and specific donor requirements including USG.
- Lead in-country internal and external audits
when required including donor compliance audits. Prepare and present
financial analysis and reports on fiscal health of country programme.
- Oversee all aspects of procurement including
the negotiation of all contracts with vendors, purchase of all major
assets, and monitoring all fixed asset within the organization.
- Identify areas for performance improvement and
increased efficiency, including processes and systems. Implement changes
where appropriate.
- Provide oversight on other activities
including, but not limited to, reviewing payroll, online banking,
releasing wire transfers, and negotiating vendor and bank relationships.
- Provide on-the-job mentoring, coaching and
capacity building for all members of the Finance and Admin team, and work
with HR to develop clear career paths for finance and admin staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance,
with CPA strongly preferred - Minimum 7 years professional experience in
accounting - Proven in-depth knowledge of Quickbooks and
Excel, preferably in a non-profit setting - International NGO management experience
preferred - Strong problem solving and critical reasoning
skills. - Proven ability to lead and manage a team, with
at least five years supervisory experience. - Excellent interpersonal and organizational
skills needed as well as strong attention to detail. - Ability to travel to the field as needed.
How to Apply
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