Associate Manager Finance, Finance & Operations

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 11 countries, our team of 900+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You’ll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you’re looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

About the Finance & Operations Team

About Finance/Accounting Team

The Finance team is responsible for the management of Evidence Action’s financials in compliance with applicable accounting standards. The Evidence Action finance team helps the various programs carry out their highly impactful work by processing and recording financial transactions, providing useful insights through reporting, assisting with financial planning and budgeting, and ensuring compliance and quality financial stewardship. The team operates in a nearly paperless environment, working with Intacct (a cloud-based accounting system), Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace on a daily basis.

Maternal Health Team

One of Evidence Action’s newest initiatives is the Maternal Syphilis Screening and Treatment Program in which we partner with Ministries of Health to increase syphilis screening and treatment among pregnant women in an effort to prevent mother-to-child transmission of syphilis. Without effective and timely treatment, syphilis infections in pregnancy carry a significant risk of stillbirth, neonatal death, and cognitive and physical disability. Across the globe, syphilis infection in pregnancy leads to over 200,000 stillbirths and neonatal deaths – more than the child mortality caused by HIV – and over 100,000 instances of disability in newborns. Our aim is to close syphilis screening gaps via introduction of HIV/syphilis dual testing and to close treatment gaps by implementing strategies to address context-specific treatment barriers for women who test positive for syphilis.

Our maternal syphilis program launched in Liberia in 2020 and are now in the midst of expanding the program to Zambia, Cameroon, and Indonesia. We are keen to continue growing the program to support the many governments across Africa and Asia who are working to adopt the HIV/syphilis dual test and eliminate mother-to-child transmission of syphilis.

Supporting the program to ensure that all funds disbursed for program activities are accounted for by tracking disbursements and reporting pending items to the role’s supervisor; Ensuring that Evidence Action’s Finance and Accounting policies and policies and procedures are adhered to for all transactions in Cote D’Ivoire;

The Associate Manager for Finance, Administration, & Operations will report to the Cote D’Ivoire Country Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities
• This role’s primary responsibilities include:
• Bookkeeping and Recordkeeping:
• Supporting the program to ensure that all funds disbursed for program activities are accounted for by tracking disbursements and reporting pending items to the role’s supervisor;
• Verifying accuracy and completeness of all payment vouchers before processing;
• Continuously and effectively tracking program budgets, ensuring proper budget utilization, proper cost allocation communication with the program team, and full accountability of funds;
• Ensuring timely disbursements of funds to teams for ongoing programmatic activities and validation of field activities;
• Support the completion of month-end close process including preparation of bank accounts and balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis;
• Manage and oversee mobile money payments and relationship management with providers such as Orange, Wave and MTN;
• Ensuring timely submission of taxes for staff salary;
• Provide support to staff in preparation of documents for taxes, audit, financial reporting;
• Ensuring that Evidence Action’s Finance and Accounting policies and policies and procedures are adhered to for all transactions in Cote D’Ivoire;
• Providing inputs for the annual budgeting process;
• Preparing cash forecast for Country Program in consultation with the Country Director;
• Support regional leads to ensure a clean and timely audit with no material findings.
• Operations and Support:
• Supporting daily administrative, operational, and programmatic tasks as needed. These may include contacting county based staff or facility level staff for follow-up, confirming attendance of meeting invitees, providing logistical support for travel and/or meetings and events;
• Supporting the development of reimbursement policies related to training scale-up and dual test roll-out;
• Assisting in organizing meetings, booking conference venues, and arranging vehicle rentals.
• Supporting Evidence Action office set-up (i.e. identification of office space, procurement and distribution of necessary office supplies);
• Ensuring the safety and maintenance of all assets including but not limited to arranging tracking device for all vehicles within the fleet; monitoring and ensuring the routine and need-based maintenance of the vehicle(s); and overseeing activities with regards to the acquisition, repair and preventive maintenance and replacement of fleet to meet organization logistics need
• Serving as in-country security focal point and coordinating with EA to maintain safety and security of staff and visitors;
• Supporting monthly payroll for National staff;
• Supporting the organization to establish a legal entity in Cote D’Ivoire, including business registration, non-profit accreditation, and their renewals where needed, and ensuring the country office is following local labor and other relevant regulations;
• Processing tax returns and all other local tax obligations (including payroll tax, pension deduction and all other local statutory taxes) to the appropriate government agencies in consultation with EA Global Finance Team;
• Support HR in recruitment related activities (phone screens, interviews, and reference checks);
• Manage Cameroon vehicle fleet including monthly reports, tracking, and maintenance;
• Provide timely reports in areas related to HR, operations, and procurement for Cote D’Ivoire. These reports will also support WCA for regional reporting;
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• BAC + 3 in accounting or finance ,, administration or other relevant field.
• Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants / Ordre des Experts-Comptables (OEC)
• 3 years work experience in accounting or finance in the international development field
• Bi-lingual ability in French and English

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Position Location

Include location details and any visa details

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Cote d’Ivoire employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Nigeria for roles based in Nigeria.

Benefits

Evidence Action provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide*. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance,
• Retirement savings options,
• Generous leave,
• Avenues for engagement and recognition.
• Benefits may differ based on country-specific regulations

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