American International Health Alliance: Administrative and Finance Assistant

The American International Health Alliance (AIHA) is a nonprofit organisation that works is to advance global health through volunteer-driven partnerships that mobilise communities to better address healthcare priorities while at the same time improving productivity and quality of care.

In support of its HHS/HRSA funded HIV/AIDS Twinning Center Programme in South Africa, AIHA seeks to appoint an Administrative and Finance Assistant (AFA), based in Pretoria/Tshwane, South Africa.

Under the supervision of the Regional Administrative and Finance Officer and with guidance from the Country Director in South Africa, the AFA is responsible for AIHA/South Africa financial and administrative-logistical matters.

Responsibilities:

Financial duties

• Execute daily financial transactions;
• Prepare reconciliation of the bank and cash accounts;
• Maintain internal financial controls;
• Calculate and disburse local staff salaries and consultant payments;
• Prepare and submit reports to SARS;
• Prepare and consolidate monthly funds requests;
• Coordinate the local audit and assist with the international audit;
• Assist in preparing annual budgets.

Administrative - logistical duties

• Provide logistical support and travel arrangements for partners and staff;
• Issue and submit procurement requests to purchase goods and services;
• Maintain and update furniture and equipment inventory logs;
• Maintain travel files;
• Issue and reconcile travel advances and keep track of schedules;
• Issue consultancy agreements;
• Maintain personnel files;
• Execute general office duties.

Requirements:

• BA or B.S. in accounting, finance or business administration or recognised equivalent;
• Minimum of two years work experience in finance/accounting related to NGO programmes;
• Familiarity with US Government funded programmes and NGOs in Africa;
• English language proficiency is essential, fluency in at least one other official South African language required (proficiency in additional languages preferred);
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, work independently and in a team environment and follow directions.

To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter in English to hr@aiha.co.za. 

Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

For more about the American International Health Alliance, refer to www.aiha.com.

For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies..

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