Finance & Administrative Assistant – Project Support

About the role

We are seeking a Finance & Administrative Assistant to support the EpiC Cameroon project, a PEPFAR‑funded initiative aimed at HIV epidemic control and health system strengthening. Working under the Finance Officer and in close coordination with the Zonal Clinical Advisor, you will ensure accurate financial management and smooth administrative operations for the programme.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and manage project expenditures in line with FHI 360 systems and procedures.
• Prepare and process invoices, daily payments, and financial reports, ensuring compliance with U.S. government funding requirements.
• Perform audit‑related tasks to verify accuracy of financial data and support internal and external audits.
• Compile, organize and file project documents, manage records, and handle routine office tasks such as mail distribution and photocopying.
• Collect, verify and reconcile financial data, produce summaries, and maintain inventory records.
• Assist with the preparation of project reports and the use of office technology for data entry and documentation.

Required profile

• Experience in finance or administrative support, preferably within international development or health projects.
• Familiarity with donor‑funded programmes and ability to work with U.S. government funding regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple records and documents accurately.
• Good communication skills to interact with project staff, partners and external auditors.

Required skills

• Proficiency with FHI 360 financial and administrative systems.
• Competence in using standard office technology (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets).