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LonAdd Consultancy PLC

LonAdd HR Consultancy Plc (www.lonadd.com) is a Recruitment &amp; Outsourcing Company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with branch offices in Dukem and Hawassa.&nbsp;We are looking to recruit a qualified candidate on behalf of our client.Location:-&nbsp;Afar, Benishangul, Dire DAwa, Gambella, Harrari, Somali &amp; South Ethiopia Region&nbsp;No. required :- 7 (Seven)&nbsp;Contract Duration&nbsp;-&nbsp;12 months with the possibility of extension based on the satisfactory performance&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Background &amp;&nbsp;Purpose of the position:Technical assistance is to facilitate the implementation of the Ethiopia Health Sector Transformation Plan II and&nbsp;the Ethiopia Program for Results (Hybrid) for Strengthening Primary Health Care Services (PforR for SPHCS), is dedicated to improving essential and equitable health care services, especially for women and children, who are the most vulnerable with the objective&nbsp;to improve access to and equitable provision of high-quality PHC services, with a focus on RMNCAH+N, while strengthening health systems. &nbsp;Ministry of Health (MOH) is responsible for the administration of the project fund which needs considerable efforts to plan, administer, and follow-up.&nbsp;For the effective implementation of this Program for Results, RHBs is looking for a Senior&nbsp; Financial Management Specialist who will be responsible for the overall financial management of the project, ensure the maintenance of sound financial arrangements in consistent with agreements, manuals and project document throughout the life of the project. The Senior Financial Management Specialist will work closely with project team and RHB Finance and Procurement Directorate. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project and RHB on finance issues and she/he will be the focal person responsible for finance aspects of the project.&nbsp;Specific Tasks:The Financial Management Specialist is responsible for the coordination of the overall Financial Management arrangements of the projects and will ensure the maintenance of sound arrangements throughout the life of the project consistent with agreements, manuals and project document and will work closely with project team and RHB Finance department. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project and RHB on FM issues and she/he will be the focal person responsible for FM aspects of the project.The Senior Financial Management Specialist will be accountable to Finance and Procurement Directorate and shall carry out the following activities:<ul><li>Coordinate the overall financial management system at the regional health bureaus</li><li>Support in&nbsp; capacity building activities for the regions/ identifying training needs and deliver training for the regions and zones; designing reporting and budget monitoring templates</li><li>Responsible for the financial management aspects of the project liaising with the system of MOH; Supervise, follow up and provide overall guidance on the financial management aspects of the project;</li><li>Prepare IFR (Interim financial report) report quarterly.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain Peachtree accounting records.</li><li>Maintain adequate financial management arrangements including (a) budgeting, (b) flow of funds; (c) accounting policies to be followed; (d) accounting systems; (e) chart of accounts; (f) internal controls (g) reporting mechanism; (h) auditing arrangements; and (i) staffing requirements aimed at producing accurate and reliable information regarding project resources;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor the overall project performance from the financial management point of view including on the fund flow mechanisms of the Project</li><li>Carry out prudent accounting and reporting on the use of financial resources in compliance with the requirements of the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank.&nbsp;</li><li>Use government internal control procedures and where there are gaps, design and install internal control systems to help guide the management of project to achieve program objectives. Adhere to or follow up the adherence there of the internal control procedures,&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare a financial manual in accordance with the guidelines and procedures of the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank.&nbsp;</li><li>Support in improving a computerized accounting system, develop code classifications and prepare periodic financial reports.</li><li>Develop a contract management system and follow-up on contracts signed with suppliers and consultants on payments.</li><li>Support the project in budgets and budget monitoring (Reviewing, justifying, strengthening and approving budget utilization report). Support the project in the preparation of revised project cost estimates by project categories, components and activities.</li><li>Review designated accounts and other bank accounts and ensure that Bank reconciliations on time for all accounts;</li><li>Prepare monthly and annual cash flow projections and monitor effective disbursement of funds. Prepare all relevant financial reports to the government. The World Bank requires quarterly interim unaudited financial reports which have to be submitted to the Bank within 45 days end of the quarter. The expert will ensure that the acceptable quality reports are submitted to the Bank on time;</li><li>Have project accounts audited- Make sure that all accounting information is made available to internal and external auditors and answer queries regarding accounting and financial records and statements; Deliver audit reports on time to the World Bank&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain relevant documentation including Project documents like PAD, PIM, financing agreements, disbursement letter, etc; In addition, ensure availability of accounting documents like Payment Vouchers, Cash Receipt Vouchers and Journal Vouchers, Goods Receiving&nbsp; Vouchers,&nbsp;Goods/Store&nbsp; Issue&nbsp; Vouchers, and Goods Return Vouchers; Working formats like store control cards, bin cards and Fixed Assets registers, etc.</li><li>Ensure that outstanding audit issues (as per audit findings) and recommendations are well taken and the appropriate corrective actions are taken</li><li>Carry out any other tasks on financial management as may be required by the&nbsp;Finance office of the MoH/ Regions</li></ul>Reporting:The Senior Financial Management Specialist will report (accountable) to Finance and procurement Directorate at regional level &amp; Finance Executive&nbsp; &nbsp;office at MOH/EPSSExpected Deliverables and Time Frame:The main deliverable from this position will be.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Maintain accounting system and&nbsp; records</li><li>Prepare budgeting&nbsp; and budget monitoring</li><li>Prepare monthly and annual cash flow projections and monitor effective disbursement of funds</li><li>Prepare IFR (Interim financial report) report quarterly and annually.&nbsp;</li><li>Make sure that all accounting information is made available to internal and external auditors and follow up outstanding audit issues</li><li>design and install internal control systems to help guide the management of project to achieve</li><li>Prepare a financial manual in accordance with the guidelines and procedures of the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank</li><li>Prepare and deliver capacity building activities for the regions/ Supervision, Training, Mentoring,&nbsp;</li><li>Provide special advice&nbsp; on any finance related issues</li></ul>Payment Modality &amp; schedule:The&nbsp;fees&nbsp;for&nbsp;this&nbsp;contract&nbsp;shall&nbsp;paid&nbsp;every month&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;submission of&nbsp;monthly&nbsp;reports&nbsp;against&nbsp;the&nbsp;deliverables&nbsp;indicated&nbsp;above.

Senior Financial Management Specialist

LonAdd HR Consultancy Plc (www.lonadd.com) is a Recruitment &amp; Outsourcing Company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with branch offices in Dukem and Hawassa.&nbsp;We are looking to recruit a qualified candidate on behalf of our client.Location:-&nbsp;Afar, Benishangul, Dire DAwa, Gambella, Harrari, Somali &amp; South Ethiopia Region&nbsp;No. required :- 7 (Seven)&nbsp;Contract Duration&nbsp;-&nbsp;12 months with the possibility of extension based on the satisfactory performance&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Background &amp;&nbsp;Purpose of the position:Technical assistance is to facilitate the implementation of the Ethiopia Health Sector Transformation Plan II and&nbsp;the Ethiopia Program for Results (Hybrid) for Strengthening Primary Health Care Services (PforR for SPHCS), is dedicated to improving essential and equitable health care services, especially for women and children, who are the most vulnerable with the objective&nbsp;to improve access to and equitable provision of high-quality PHC services, with a focus on RMNCAH+N, while strengthening health systems. &nbsp;Ministry of Health (MOH) is responsible for the administration of the project fund which needs considerable efforts to plan, administer, and follow-up.&nbsp;For the effective implementation of this Program for Results, RHBs is looking for a Senior&nbsp; Financial Management Specialist who will be responsible for the overall financial management of the project, ensure the maintenance of sound financial arrangements in consistent with agreements, manuals and project document throughout the life of the project. The Senior Financial Management Specialist will work closely with project team and RHB Finance and Procurement Directorate. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project and RHB on finance issues and she/he will be the focal person responsible for finance aspects of the project.&nbsp;Specific Tasks:The Financial Management Specialist is responsible for the coordination of the overall Financial Management arrangements of the projects and will ensure the maintenance of sound arrangements throughout the life of the project consistent with agreements, manuals and project document and will work closely with project team and RHB Finance department. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project and RHB on FM issues and she/he will be the focal person responsible for FM aspects of the project.The Senior Financial Management Specialist will be accountable to Finance and Procurement Directorate and shall carry out the following activities:<ul><li>Coordinate the overall financial management system at the regional health bureaus</li><li>Support in&nbsp; capacity building activities for the regions/ identifying training needs and deliver training for the regions and zones; designing reporting and budget monitoring templates</li><li>Responsible for the financial management aspects of the project liaising with the system of MOH; Supervise, follow up and provide overall guidance on the financial management aspects of the project;</li><li>Prepare IFR (Interim financial report) report quarterly.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain Peachtree accounting records.</li><li>Maintain adequate financial management arrangements including (a) budgeting, (b) flow of funds; (c) accounting policies to be followed; (d) accounting systems; (e) chart of accounts; (f) internal controls (g) reporting mechanism; (h) auditing arrangements; and (i) staffing requirements aimed at producing accurate and reliable information regarding project resources;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor the overall project performance from the financial management point of view including on the fund flow mechanisms of the Project</li><li>Carry out prudent accounting and reporting on the use of financial resources in compliance with the requirements of the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank.&nbsp;</li><li>Use government internal control procedures and where there are gaps, design and install internal control systems to help guide the management of project to achieve program objectives. Adhere to or follow up the adherence there of the internal control procedures,&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare a financial manual in accordance with the guidelines and procedures of the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank.&nbsp;</li><li>Support in improving a computerized accounting system, develop code classifications and prepare periodic financial reports.</li><li>Develop a contract management system and follow-up on contracts signed with suppliers and consultants on payments.</li><li>Support the project in budgets and budget monitoring (Reviewing, justifying, strengthening and approving budget utilization report). Support the project in the preparation of revised project cost estimates by project categories, components and activities.</li><li>Review designated accounts and other bank accounts and ensure that Bank reconciliations on time for all accounts;</li><li>Prepare monthly and annual cash flow projections and monitor effective disbursement of funds. Prepare all relevant financial reports to the government. The World Bank requires quarterly interim unaudited financial reports which have to be submitted to the Bank within 45 days end of the quarter. The expert will ensure that the acceptable quality reports are submitted to the Bank on time;</li><li>Have project accounts audited- Make sure that all accounting information is made available to internal and external auditors and answer queries regarding accounting and financial records and statements; Deliver audit reports on time to the World Bank&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain relevant documentation including Project documents like PAD, PIM, financing agreements, disbursement letter, etc; In addition, ensure availability of accounting documents like Payment Vouchers, Cash Receipt Vouchers and Journal Vouchers, Goods Receiving&nbsp; Vouchers,&nbsp;Goods/Store&nbsp; Issue&nbsp; Vouchers, and Goods Return Vouchers; Working formats like store control cards, bin cards and Fixed Assets registers, etc.</li><li>Ensure that outstanding audit issues (as per audit findings) and recommendations are well taken and the appropriate corrective actions are taken</li><li>Carry out any other tasks on financial management as may be required by the&nbsp;Finance office of the MoH/ Regions</li></ul>Reporting:The Senior Financial Management Specialist will report (accountable) to Finance and procurement Directorate at regional level &amp; Finance Executive&nbsp; &nbsp;office at MOH/EPSSExpected Deliverables and Time Frame:The main deliverable from this position will be.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Maintain accounting system and&nbsp; records</li><li>Prepare budgeting&nbsp; and budget monitoring</li><li>Prepare monthly and annual cash flow projections and monitor effective disbursement of funds</li><li>Prepare IFR (Interim financial report) report quarterly and annually.&nbsp;</li><li>Make sure that all accounting information is made available to internal and external auditors and follow up outstanding audit issues</li><li>design and install internal control systems to help guide the management of project to achieve</li><li>Prepare a financial manual in accordance with the guidelines and procedures of the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank</li><li>Prepare and deliver capacity building activities for the regions/ Supervision, Training, Mentoring,&nbsp;</li><li>Provide special advice&nbsp; on any finance related issues</li></ul>Payment Modality &amp; schedule:The&nbsp;fees&nbsp;for&nbsp;this&nbsp;contract&nbsp;shall&nbsp;paid&nbsp;every month&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;submission of&nbsp;monthly&nbsp;reports&nbsp;against&nbsp;the&nbsp;deliverables&nbsp;indicated&nbsp;above.

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