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• Effectively and efficiently manage the
  First Mile finances according to MUST/MGO and MGH approved rules and
  regulations
• Work with our partners and the MUST/MGO
  to ensure that sound financial management practices are developed,
  administered and maintained
• Be the First Mile focal person for
  finance related matters and work with the Finance and Admin Director or
  Designee at the Global Health Office in MGH
• Provide oversight to our partners in
  developing and implementing grants using MUST /MGO and MGH approved financial
  policies and SOPs
• Be responsible for maintenance of all
  financial records including those related to various bank accounts
  operated by or for the First Mile and to ensure that the bank statements
  are at all times balanced with the recorded entries
• Ensure thorough liaison with the MGH
  Global Health Director Administration and or Grants Office, timely and
  appropriate transfers of cash from funding bodies to the GHC or its
  partners (MUST/MRRH or otherwise)
• Work with the PD to ensure that
  adequate/timely funds are available for the smooth running of the office
  and the respective research and programs/projects
• Prepare, in collaboration with concerned
  staffs, annual budgets, cash flow and budget monitoring records.
• Ensure that all financial reports prepared
  by the program/project subcontractors are properly checked and inform the
  PD about any matter that requires action.
• Provide or coordinate on-the-job
  training to finance officers within the GHC or at MGO as required.
• Conduct frequent internal audits and checks
  on procurement, store, leased vehicle management and other internal
  systems and report to the Program Director or designee.
• Have the accounts regularly audited and
  distribute reports to concerned bodies
• Ensure that the approved estimates or
  expenditure are not exceeded but controlled
• Keep a watch on the expenditure
  controlled by officers in the partnership and to advise the GHC
  accordingly
• To regularly inform the core First Mile
  management team about the expenditure incurred or likely to be incurred,
  and where necessary to help to prepare supplementary estimates and re
  allocation warrants to be approved by MGH
• Maintain approved systems of
  accountability;
• Ensure compliance with procurement
  policies and procedures and that all officers concerned provide adequate
  storage, accommodation for stores and assets in their charge, maintain
  proper records of receipts, custody and proper disposal of these assets;
• Ensure that no expenditure is incurred
  before it has been authorized.
• Prepare special financial reports which
  the Program Director and MGO and Donors or MGH Global Health might require
• Make appropriate recommendation to
  Management Team in the matter of financial management for possible
  ratification and approval
• Coordinate International travels for
  First Mile Staff.
• Participate in fund raising processes
  especially in drawing budget proposals; and any other financial duties
  designated by the Program Managers or PD of the Global Health
  Collaborative

• The Finance Manager must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business
  Administration or Commerce from a formally recognized institution, with a
  specialization in accounting. 
• A master’s degree in Business
  Administration with specialty in accounting or finance
• CPA and ACCA is a plus
• Two years’ experience working in reputable firms or non-governmental
  organizations managing medium to large grants.
• Must be proficient in computers particularly in using Excel, Word
  and financial package is an added advantage

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