Position Title: Finance Manager
Location:Namibia
Level: Senior
Reports to: Technical Lead- Health Information System & Digital Health
Finance Manager Consultant, Namibia
Company Overview
About Palladium
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.
Project Overview and Role
Palladium is currently seeking a Finance Manager, Namibia to support implementation of the Translating Data for Implementation (Data.FI) award. Data.FI is a global project that supports governments and health stakeholders to strengthen health information systems, improve data quality and availability, and promote the effective use of data for evidence-based decision-making. In Namibia, Data.FI supports the Ministry of Health and Social Services and key stakeholders to strengthen health information systems and digital health initiatives, improve monitoring and reporting processes, enhance data quality, and promote data-driven decision-making at national, regional, district, and facility levels.
The Finance Manager for Data.FI Namibia will lead the operational and administrative support for the Data.FI program in Namibia, including managing and directing the finance, accounting, financial administration and reporting of the project. This position is based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day financial management and accounting for the projects; maintain and manage financial accounts in coordination with Palladium HQ
Ensure that the project meets all donor financial requirements and complies with donor policies and regulations
Assist in establishing, maintaining, and updating organizational financial policies and procedures to guide the work of project staff and management
Prepare and track project budgets and budget projections; reviews expense reports, vouchers and payment requests, including proper back-up documentation to ensure compliance with established Palladium systems and the client’s rules and regulations
Work with the Data.FI Country Director and Project Delivery team in Washington DC to develop annual budgets, projections, financial plans, costing estimates and monthly cash forecasting
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (minimum), or a Master’s Degree (desirable), in Accounting, Business Management, or other relevant field
- At least 8 years of work experience in broader finance and administration management with an international organization
- Demonstrable financial management experience on U.S. Government-funded programs
- Experience developing, managing, oversight, and reporting on multi-million-dollar budgets
- Must be authorized to work in Namibia.
Key Competencies and Professional Expertise Required
- Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
- Excellent financial and analytical skills
- Proven experience in managing expenditure within budget
- High level of computer literacy
- Current legal authorization to work long-term in Namibia
Reporting Requirements
- The role reports directly to the Data.FI Country Director
- Attendance at routine Data.FI team meetings
- Other reporting as requested by the line manager
Relationships
The role is part of the Data.FI Project Delivery Team and will work in coordination with Namibia-based project staff and US-based project management staff
Job description provided by Palladium.
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