Finance Coordinator

Overview

The 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 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 Summary

The Finance Coordinator is responsible for implementing the day-to-day financial operations of the country office. Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Coordinator executes transaction processing, budget tracking, cash and imprest management, statutory remittances, and procurement support, translating financial policies and donor requirements into accurate, timely, and well-documented financial practice. The Finance Coordinator also supervises the Finance Assistant, checking their work and ensuring documents are thoroughly prepared before they move through the finance processing pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Process payment requests, vendor invoices, staff advances, and expense liquidations accurately and in line with CHAI's financial policies.
• Ensure all transactions are correctly coded to the appropriate project, donor, and budget line before entry into the accounting system.
• Implement and monitor financial controls including bank reconciliations and other control accounts, finance reports, etc.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and supporting schedules as directed.
• Maintain complete and well-organized financial files, both physical and electronic, in a consistently audit-ready state.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Process statutory remittances in accordance with local regulations, ensuring submissions are accurate and made on time.
• Support the preparation and revision of project and program budgets.
• Oversee petty cash and imprest fund management, reviewing the Finance Assistant's daily cash records and conducting periodic cash counts.
• Maintain vendor files and follow up on outstanding invoices and purchase orders.
• Ensure an accurate and comprehensive asset inventory list is maintained.
• Support non-finance staff with guidance on expense submission, advance policies, and documentation requirements.
• Review and check the Finance Assistant's work — including document verification, petty cash records, and data entry — before passing to the Finance Manager.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job support to the Finance Assistant.
• Perform any other responsivities as assigned by the Finance Manager or Country Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Qualified Accountant (ICA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) or actively pursuing a professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably in an NGO or international development setting.
• Experience managing donor funds and preparing donor financial reports in accordance with funder requirements.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, and ERP systems (Unit4, NetSuite, or equivalent)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the broader Microsoft Office Suite
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• High level of integrity and accountability in the handling of organizational finances

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