JOB ADVERT : SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE MANAGER-
CHESS -  REACH OUT CAMEROON, Buea

HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Position SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE MANAGER-
CHESS
Job Reference 3063 /REO/R16/B/SW24
Department Health
Location Buea with frequent travels to other office locations
Contract type Senior Level, Full time
Project duration Five years
Contract duration One year, renewable annually
Gross annual salary Between $20,000-$ 24,000
Fringe Benefits Social insurance: 13% of salary
Health insurance: $200 per year
Date launched 16th October 2024
Application Deadline 29th October 2024
Start date 04th November 2024
Background
Reach Out Cameroon is a Non-Governmental Organization created in 1996 and obtained its legal
status in the year 2000 and authorization as a National NGO with MINAT in 2024. The
organisation supports underprivileged groups especially youth and women through a
community-centered approach and advocacy through three major pillars: Health, Human Rights
and Governance; and Economic security

The health department is committed to advancing health outcomes and promoting equity in
healthcare delivery throughout Cameroon. Established in response to critical health disparities
faced by underserved populations, ROC has been at the forefront of community-based health
interventions for twenty-eight years.
The Community Health Equity Through Systems Strengthening (CHESS) project, funded by the
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), represents a strategic initiative
designed to address systemic barriers to health equity within Cameroon's health landscape.
(CHESS) project represents a strategic initiative designed to address systemic barriers to health
equity within Cameroon's health landscape. The goal of the project is to ensure equitable and
universal access to essential health services for all segments of the Cameroonian population
through advanced community participation.
By fostering inclusive governance, CHESS seeks to ensure that health systems are responsive to
the needs of all community members, particularly the most vulnerable groups.
Reach Out Cameroon (ROC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoH) and
funding of USAID will roll out this 5 years project that will build the capacity of 25
disease/population-based Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Cameroon to effectively
implement Community-Led Monitoring (CLM), support Community-Based Surveillance (CBS)
systems for early case detection and notification; strengthen the capacity of existing national
dialogue structures and Community Health Workers (CHWS) to meaningfully engage in
community health governance, human rights, and health promotion through innovative
context-specific Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) communication strategies.
By the close of the project that will be implemented in 150 health districts across all 10 regions
of Cameroon, the 25 CSOs coordinating 300 community champions or site monitors will have
improved, implemented, monitored and evaluated CLM, CBS, and UHC interventions on HIV,
Tuberculosis, malaria and family planning thus contributing to the achievement of the project

goal of improved equitable and universal access to essential health services for all segments of
the Cameroonian population through advanced community participation.
To ensure the effective implementation and sustainability of the CHESS project, we require the
services of a Senior Administrative and Finance Manager. This role is essential for maintaining
robust financial management and administrative support, which are critical for the project’s
success and accountability to stakeholders.
This key position will coordinate administrative and financial management activities including
budgeting and monitoring of project expenditures, forecasting expenditures, maintaining, and
supervising the accounting department, and financial operations
Responsibilities
• Ensures compliance and consistency with the organization’s policies and procedures, as
well as compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreements with USAID
governing the work in the office.
• Records and accounts for daily transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of
required files and supporting documentation serving as evidence of transactions.
• Ensures sound cash management of local bank accounts and maintains petty cash fund.
• Processes cash disbursements in accordance with financial management policies and
established approval levels.
• Processes payroll, remits tax and other government contributions and reports to local
agencies.
• Responsible for full accounts payable function from procurement through payment of
invoices.
• Process employee expense reimbursements.

• Ensures timely payment to all organization’s payees and maintains sufficient and
complete payee files.
• Prepares monthly financial reports for the organization and internal management reports
for the Chief of Party or Country Director containing budget to actual expenditure
information.
• Performs month-end closing and year-end duties such as reconciliations, VAT
reimbursements, inventory lists, etc.
• Responsible for procurement activities in accordance with the organization’s
procurement policy.
• Prepares and submits reports and filings in compliance with local government laws.
• Provide assistance to program staff in office and project budget preparation.
Required Qualification and Experience
▪ A bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, or closely related field
▪ A minimum of six (6) years of experience in administration and financial management of
which five (5) will be with an international institution or a USAID-funded project.
▪ A good knowledge of USAID financial procedures.
▪ Knowledge of QuickBooks multi-currency accounting software (field-based accounting).
▪ Experience with computerized accounting and strong organizational and leadership skills.
▪ Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, and exceptional oral and written
communication skills.
▪ Fluency in English and French will be an added advantage.
Desirable
• Good team player (ability to work in a team)
• Proficient in Microsoft package of applications e.g. MS WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT,
ACCESS, OUTLOOK EXPRESS)

• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
• Takes initiative and is innovative.
• Excellent spoken and written English Language skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English Language skills.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application via email to hiring@reachoutcm.org or deposit an enclosed application at the Reach Out Head Office at Small Soppo, Wonganga, Buea, SWR

Composition of application file
1. An application letters.
2. A letter of motivation not more than 02 pages with 1.5 spacing and a font size of 12
3. Curriculum Vitae CV
4. 02 references from previous employment
5. Copy of highest academic qualification

N/B: Files will be evaluated as they are received given the urgency. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for interview.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for the application is : 29th October 2024