Finance & Operations Manager Job at PEPFAR Cameroon

Company: PEPFAR (Implemented through FHI 360 & Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Board – CBCHB)
Industry: Healthcare / Public Health / NGO / HIV Programs
Job Role: Finance & Operations Manager (FOM)
Location: Cameroon
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 5–8 Years
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Salary: XAF 2,500,000 – 2,800,000 per month 
Department: Finance, Administration & Operations
Work Environment: Office-Based / Program Operations / Field Coordination
Travel Requirement: 10% or Less

Job Overview

The Comprehensive HIV Free Project, funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), is seeking an experienced Finance & Operations Manager (FOM) to support financial leadership, operational oversight, compliance management, and administrative coordination for HIV/AIDS intervention programs in Cameroon.

The project is implemented by the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Board (CBCHB) across the West Region, North West Region, and South West Region of Cameroon, supporting multiple differentiated service delivery (DSD) sites. The selected candidate will work closely with project teams to ensure financial accountability, donor compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic budget management.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with expertise in finance management, NGO operations, budgeting, accounting, grants management, donor compliance, financial reporting, audit coordination, procurement management, risk assessment, cost accounting, healthcare administration, contract management, logistics coordination, operational planning, project management, compliance monitoring, leadership, financial analysis, and organizational development.

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Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Budget Oversight

• Manage, prepare, administer, and control project budgets and financial resources.
• Review monthly budget vs actual expenditure reports, forecasts, and financial performance metrics.
• Support annual budgeting, financial assessments, and audit preparation activities.
• Develop and maintain internal financial reporting systems for management and donor compliance.
• Provide recommendations to leadership regarding financial planning and fiscal controls.
• Ensure project spending remains within approved scope and budgetary guidelines.

Compliance & Donor Regulations

• Monitor compliance with donor regulations, procurement policies, grant management procedures, contractual obligations, and organizational policies.
• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donor requirements, and financial reporting standards.
• Support financial audits and regulatory assessments while implementing corrective actions where required.
• Maintain compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and government-funded program requirements.

Operations & Administrative Management

• Coordinate operational startup procedures, office administration, logistics, and field operations support.
• Oversee documentation, contracts, agreements, filing systems, and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with project teams, field staff, and management to improve operational efficiency.
• Supervise finance and operational staff to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Support human resources administration, procurement coordination, logistics management, and office systems.

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Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of related work experience, including:
  • 3 years in management or supervisory positions
  • 3 years working at corporate, NGO, donor-funded, or organizational level
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting systems, grants management, audit procedures, budgeting, donor compliance, and reporting systems.
• Experience working with government contracts, grants, foundations, NGOs, healthcare organizations, or donor-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, CAS, FAR, SOX compliance, financial regulations, and government accounting practices.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, negotiation, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex operational priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Financial analysis and budget forecasting
• NGO and donor-funded project management
• Audit coordination and compliance monitoring
• Procurement and contract administration
• Team leadership and staff supervision
• Healthcare and HIV program administration
• Risk assessment and operational planning
• Logistics and field coordination
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving

Technology & Tools

Candidates should be comfortable using:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Financial reporting systems and accounting software
• Email communication and office productivity tools
• Printers, scanners, mobile devices, and administrative technology systems

Salary & Benefits

PEPFAR and FHI 360 offer a competitive compensation package based on qualifications, management experience, and donor-funded project expertise.

Benefits may include:

• Medical and health coverage
• Professional development and NGO leadership training
• Paid annual leave
• Career advancement opportunities in public health and global development
• Work-life balance support programs
• Exposure to international donor-funded healthcare initiatives

Training & Career Development

Selected candidates may receive advanced training in:

• NGO finance and grants management
• Donor compliance and federal regulations
• Healthcare project financial systems
• Leadership and team management
• Procurement, logistics, and operational planning
• Audit readiness and compliance reporting

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Why Join PEPFAR Cameroon?

Joining the Comprehensive HIV Free Project offers an opportunity to contribute to life-changing healthcare interventions supporting HIV prevention, treatment, and health systems strengthening in Cameroon. Employees gain valuable exposure to international donor-funded programs, financial leadership, NGO operations, healthcare administration, and public health program management, while making a meaningful impact in underserved communities.