Finance & Admin Officer – STRIDES Project (Madagascar)

About the role

PATH is seeking a Finance and Admin Officer to support the USG‑funded STRIDES project in Madagascar. The role will ensure sound financial management, compliance, and operational logistics for a program that strengthens infectious disease surveillance across human and animal health.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets and provide regular updates on spending versus plan.
• Oversee monthly payroll approval, bank reconciliations, and cash‑flow forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with PATH and donor policies; advise staff on donor requirements.
• Analyze expenses, review partner financial reports, and prepare quarterly financial analyses.
• Coordinate annual work‑plan budgeting and support procurement of in‑country commodities and equipment.
• Process payment vouchers, manage advances, and reconcile supplier statements.
• Respond to staff and supplier inquiries on financial matters in a timely manner.
• Support internal and external audits, corrective‑action monitoring, and asset management.
• Plan logistics for trainings, workshops, and other project activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related business field.
• Minimum five years of experience in financial and administrative management within an international organization; US Government contract experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with donor regulations and multinational project budgets.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Business World financial system.
• Experience preparing VAT and foreign tax reports for government agencies.