Finance Officer: Global Fund

## Finance Officer: Global Fund (X2 Positions)Position titleFinance Officer: Global Fund (X2 Positions)DescriptionPosition : Finance Officer: Global Fund (X2 Positions)Location : Pretoria (CCI’s Head Office)Reporting : Position reports to Deputy Finance Manager: Global FundDuration : October 2025 – 31st of March 2026 (Extension depending on funding availability)Organisational BackgroundCentre for Community Impact (CCI) formerly known as Johns Hopkins Health andEducation in South Africa (JHHESA), is a South African local Health and Social Behaviour Change andCommunication organisation, which is also registered as a local Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) in theKingdom of eSwatini (formerly Swaziland). Since CCI’s early years under the stewardship of the JohnsHopkins University’s Centre for Communication Programs, CCI has been at the forefront of theresponse to Gender Based Violence (GBV), HIV, TB and STIs in South Africa. The mission of theorganisation is to be a human rights-based organisation that uses evidence to localise policies intoimpactful actions, develops communication strategies that transform and inspire resilientcommunities; for lasting strategic solutions on gender inequality, HIV, health, climate crisis, and othersocial development challenges. Our commitment is to forge enduring solutions, shaping a worldwhere human rights are upheld, health thrives, and gender inequality is eradicated.Position SummaryThe Finance Officer supports the day-to-day financial management of the Global Fund project. Therole includes processing transactions, maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuringcompliance with donor and organizational financial policies. The Finance Officer works closely withprogram and finance staff and reports to the Deputy Finance Manager: Global FundKey ResponsibilitiesFinancial Transactions & Processing• Prepare and process payment vouchers, ensuring proper supporting documentation andapprovals.• Record transactions in the accounting system (e.g., Pastel Evolution).• Support monthly closing processes by preparing journal entries and reconciliations.Bank & Cash Management• Assist in preparing monthly bank reconciliations.• Monitor project bank and cash balances and ensure timely replenishment.• Support the preparation of payment instructions and submission to the bank.Documentation & Filing• Maintain well-organized and up-to-date financial files (physical and electronic).• Ensure compliance with donor requirements on documentation retention and audit trails.Compliance & Controls• Ensure that transactions are compliant with Global Fund and organizational policies.• Support implementation of internal controls and flag any compliance gaps to the Accountant.• Assist in the review of financial documents received from sub-recipients (SRs).Reporting & Budget Monitoring• Assist in preparing periodic financial reports for submission to the Global Fund.• Track expenditures against budget and flag variances to the Accountant.• Prepare supporting schedules for financial reports as required.Fixed Assets management• Maintain and update the fixed asset register with complete details (e.g., purchase date, cost,location, user).• Tag all assets are and properly recorded in both the register and accounting system.• Track and reconcile assets with the general ledger and physical inventory.• Support audits and physical verifications, addressing any discrepancies.• Ensure compliance with Global Fund policies on asset use, safeguarding, and reporting.• Report asset-related information in financial reports and respond to donor inquiriesAudit Support• Support the Accountant in preparing for internal and external audits.• Retrieve supporting documents and respond to audit queries.VAT & Taxation• Assist in preparation of VAT claims and PAYE schedules.• Ensure timely submission of statutory payments under guidance from the Accountant.Qualifications and Experience• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field – Degree would be an added advantage.• At least 2–3 years of experience in a similar finance role, preferably in donor-funded projects.• Knowledge of Global Fund financial management guidelines.• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Pastel Evolution).• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.Competencies• High level of integrity and confidentiality.• Strong organizational and time management skills.• Good interpersonal and communication skills.• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.• Familiarity with donor-funded project finance processes.Application Process• Interested candidates should submit an updated CV with 3 contactable references to the CCI HumanResources Office at • Please use the job title of the position you are applying for as the subject line for your emailapplication.• Only email submissions will be accepted or considered.• The closing date for applications is the 26th of September 2025.• Late applications will NOT be accepted or considered.Note: Should you not hear back from CCI’s Human Resource Office after the 15th of October 2025, kindlyconsider your application to be unsuccessful.Job Location#J-18808-Ljbffr