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Purpose of the Position 

• The Finance Unit ensures financial integrity, efficiency, and sustainability across eHealth Africa. It oversees budgeting, reporting, risk management, and compliance, supporting informed decision-making.
• By implementing robust financial controls, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining alignment with donor requirements and regulatory standards, the Finance Unit safeguards eHA’s fiscal health.
• Through data-driven financial strategies, it enhances operational efficiency and ensures the long-term financial sustainability of the organization’s mission driven initiatives.
• The Account Manager serves as a senior level financial expert responsible for leading the execution and oversight of the organization’s core accounting functions.
• This role ensures adherence to financial regulations, supports internal control improvements, and manages accounting operations across all business units and funding streams.
• S/he plays a key role in financial decision-making by delivering accurate, timely reporting and supporting cross departmental coordination on financial performance and compliance.

What you’ll Do  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Lead and maintain general ledger integrity, ensuring accurate journal entries, timely trial balances, and reliable financial reporting.
• Design, implement, and improve accounting procedures and internal controls to meet evolving statutory, donor, and organizational compliance standards.
• Oversee cost allocation frameworks, payroll systems, and intercompany reconciliations, supporting accurate budgeting and cross-functional financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison for audits and reviews, managing engagements with regulators, statutory auditors, and internal financial compliance teams.
• Collaborate with internal departments including Programs, HR, Procurement, and Operations to ensure budget alignment and consistent financial documentation.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing technical leadership and promoting continuous improvement in accounting practices.
• Support executive leadership and external consultants during due diligence, audits, and tax filings, offering reliable financial insight and documentation.
• Deliver statutory and donor financial reports that are timely, complete, and compliant with relevant financial frameworks.
• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate tax calculations, statutory deductions, and regulatory filings are processed effectively.
• Manage efficient month-end close activities, including journal reviews, adjustment approvals, and reconciliation accuracy.
• Continuously evaluate the performance of financial systems and audit protocols, implementing enhancements to strengthen accountability and control.
• Ensure transparency and legitimacy of accounts payable and financial documentation, maintaining rigorous data integrity and audit readiness.

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

• Accounting Strategist – Demonstrates ability to lead the implementation of financial policies that uphold data integrity, system reliability, and full compliance with regulatory and donor requirements.
• Detail-Oriented Analyst – Maintains rigorous financial accuracy while aligning accounting operations with strategic priorities and evolving organizational realities.
• Compliance Advocate – Ensures consistent adherence to tax laws, audit standards, statutory guidelines, and donor-specific reporting protocols.
• Collaborative Communicator – Translates complex accounting insights into actionable recommendations for diverse internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Process Optimization Enthusiast– Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and embedding control mechanisms, automation tools, and process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Preferably Master’s Degree.
• 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role, preferably within an NGO or nonprofit.
• Proficiency with accounting reporting standards and software (e.g., NetSuite, or similar ERP systems).
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams on donor-funded projects.

Certifications and Licenses:

• ACCA, ACA, CPA, ICAN certifications or the equivalent are desired

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Purpose of the Position 

• The Procurement Unit at eHealth Africa ensures the efficient, transparent, and compliant acquisition of goods and services essential for program success.
• Through standardized processes and market intelligence, the unit supports project teams by facilitating timely procurement aligned with donor guidelines and organizational policy.
• The Associate Manager, Procurement supports the planning and execution of procurement activities across eHA, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor standards.
• The role enables timely access to goods and services by managing procurement workflows, supplier relations, and contract performance.

What you’ll Do 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Analyzes procurement requests and technical specifications to identify key risks and opportunities in vendor sourcing, ensuring alignment with eHA policies and donor expectations.
• Prepares tender documentation, bid evaluations, and sourcing strategies to support timely and compliant procurement. Oversees bid processes and contract award mechanisms, ensuring clarity in procurement documentation and justifications.
• Engages with project and requisitioning teams to clarify procurement needs, advise on procedures, and align sourcing plans with operational requirements. Provides timely updates and guidance throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Liaises with vendors to negotiate terms, clarify deliverables, and ensure mutual understanding of contract conditions. Maintains market intelligence and fosters supplier partnerships to improve value and responsiveness.
• Manages procurement pipelines using the ERP system, ensuring timely processing of requests, delivery tracking, and reporting. Prepares reconciliation reports and supports procurement audits and monitoring reviews.
• Ensures quality control in documentation, bid evaluations, and contract administration. Advises on modifications, extensions, and vendor performance, validating that procurement outcomes meet programmatic needs.
• Administers contract performance and resolves delivery, invoice, or warranty discrepancies.
• Ensures compliance with donor-specific procurement requirements, particularly for institutional and large-scale donors.

Who you are:

• Strong understanding of procurement regulations, contract management, and sourcing techniques
• Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and supplier negotiation
• Sound judgment in evaluating procurement risks and ensuring compliance
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across functions

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: BSc in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications: Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) required.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in an NGO or donor-funded environment.