Finance Associate (REACH) at eHealth Systems Africa

Purpose of the Position

• The Finance Associate who will be supporting The REACH Program, will prepare and review financial information.
• S/he will manage accounts records, process transactions, and analyze financial information. S/he also advises managers and other departments on best practices to ensure compliance to finance regulations.
• The goal of the REACH program is to improve access and utilization of quality healthcare through innovative interventions on both the demand and supply side, using a collaborative community approach that ultimately seeks to reduce inequity in healthcare access as well as poverty.

What you’ll do
The Finance Associate’s job responsibilities are predominantly to:

• Manage all internal financial processes and maintain financial records.
• Continually evaluate and develop internal policies related to financial management.
• Participate in the formulation of the annual budget through meetings and discussions with other team members.
• Serve as administrative contact and liaison officer with EHA Clinics vendors.
• Administer contracting process with all vendors to ensure execution of contracts and timely payment of invoices.
• Oversee document preparation and logistics for the organization’s annual audit with EHA Clinics vendors.
• Manage information and submissions related to federal, state, local tax filings and organizational insurance policies.
• Prepare documents for presentations and meetings including drafting, proofing, grammar editing, layout, and style.
• Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, training classes, and supervision.
• Adhere to Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to EHA Clinics Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
• And any other duties as assigned.

Professional Development:
EHA Clinics requires all staff to keep their knowledge and skills up to date:

• S/he is expected to continue to learn throughout their career at EHA Clinics through continuing professional development (CPD).
• The professional body relating to specialist areas will have information on the type of CPD to be carried out and how much should be completed each year.

Key Areas of Note

• Ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development Plan. 
• Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.
• Perform a variety of research and analysis tasks associated with the improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis, and treatment where appropriate.

Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job:

• First Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a finance team, with at least one year in a Finance Officer position
• Experience working in Healthcare settings, is an added advantage
• ICAN/ACCA is an added advantage
• Working knowledge of Odoo ERP or other accounting software
• Proficiency in the use of Excel and other relevant software skills
• Completion of compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or exemption.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Hold Computer literacy
• Excellent Communication
• Trustworthiness
• Operational Decision Making
• Stress Tolerance
• Strong ability to be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Good Analytical and Reporting skills.

Remuneration
Salary: N1,937,381.41 - N3,835,882.67 Annually.

Other Benefits:
The following benefits are available with this offer of employment:

• Healthcare: EHA Clinics will cover medical expenses for yourself, your spouse, and up to four (4) children under 21 years of age, or parents who are dependents of the employee (a total of 6 enrollees including the Primary) and supplemental health care coverage up to a cumulative maximum of N3,000,000 per household (a total of 6 enrollees including the Primary) in any twelve (12) calendar months.
• Group Life Assurance: EHA Clinics provides life insurance for team members. This insurance is payable in the event of your death. The effective date of coverage will be upon the successful completion of your probationary period.
• Group & Personal Accident: EHA Clinics provides Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (ADD) for you as our employee. AD&D covers death by accidental means (rather than natural causes) and dismemberment. The effective date of coverage is your hire date.
• Pension: EHA Clinics supports employee retirement preparation and investment by paying a 10% pension contribution on top of the statutory pension contribution of 8% that is already factored into your salary.
• Bonus: You are eligible for a 10% annual bonus based on key performance indicators and an additional 10% annual bonus based on organizational performance. 
• Annual Leave: You are entitled to 21 days of paid annual leave (based on full-time work schedule).