Accounting and Finance Manager at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

Line Manager: Finance Coordinator

Technical Supervisor: HQ Accounting Manager

Line Management: Finance Supervisor, Project Admin Managers & Supervisors

Key Responsibilities

• Mission Monthly Accountancy Closure
• Ensure adherence to finance procedures
• Review and validate all financial entries and budget allocations
• Supervise monthly book closure and timely submission to Finance Coordinator
• Reconcile cash/bank balances monthly
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting documentation
• File and archive original documents (digital and physical)
• Upload shared costs and contract data into SAGA
• Perform monthly updates from Odoo to SAGA and ensure reconciliation

Grant Management and Budget Monitoring

• Prepare and share monthly Budget Follow-Up (BFU) and Shared Costs
• Support budget holders in forecasting and line monitoring
• Analyze over/underspending and inform Finance Coordinator
• Ensure donor compliance and proper documentation archiving

Payroll and Tax Compliance

• Ensure timely remittance of taxes (WHT, PAYE), pensions, and NSITF
• Support monthly payroll preparation and salary transfer processes
• Collaborate with HR on national staff budget allocation
• File expat salary advances and maintain SAGA records

Internal Collaboration

• Liaise with Finance, Logistics, and HR departments
• Coordinate with field base teams and administrative units

External Liaison

• Interact with banks, suppliers, tax offices, and financial service providers

Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reports and support the Finance Coordinator

Safeguarding and Protection

• Promote awareness of ALIMA’s policies on abuse and protection
• Organize training and ensure adherence to safeguarding standards

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Finance, Admin, HR, or Logistics
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure