Finance and Administrative Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
ABOUT URC
URC is a globally recognized leader in healthcare quality improvement. Since 1965, we have been committed to building and sustaining resilient health systems by collaborating with partners to implement science-driven, scalable solutions tailored to local needs. We embody our core values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, and Performance Excellence.
OVERVIEW
URC is implementing the US DOD DHAPP/PEPFAR “Umbufto lophilile ngulonqoba iHIV”: HIV epidemic control for a healthy military project, with an overall goal to support the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini (GKoE) to reduce the number of new HIV infections and other STIs among members of the Umbutfo Eswatini Defense Force (UEDF), their families, and the civilian communities served by the UEDF health services in Eswatini to support the 5 project objectives: a) HIV prevention interventions; b) HIV testing services; c) HIV/AIDS care and treatment; d) HIV clinical monitoring systems, and e) institutional capacity building.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring sound financial management, compliance, and operational efficiency across the project. The Finance Manager will supervise the IT Coordinator, Head Driver, and Finance Assistant and ensure segregation of duties and risk management.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Lead the development, monitoring, and review of project budgets in collaboration with the Project Director and URC HQ.
- Provide financial forecasting, cash flow analysis, and variance reporting.
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of regular and ad hoc financial reports and statements.
- Participate in donor meetings to present expenditure reports and ensure that all spending is aligned with the donor and URC policies.
- Analyze changes in donor reporting requirements and communicate implications to staff.
- Liaise with and maintain healthy relations with external contacts i.e., bankers, Eswatini revenue services, suppliers, and insurance.
- Oversee contract management and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
- Under the guidance of Project Director, oversee daily office operations including fleet management and maintain effective administrative systems in compliance with organizational, donor and local legal requirements.
- Responsible for managing office facilities, supplies, and assets/inventory management systems
- Producing accurate timely field financial reports ensuring compliance with URC’s timelines.
- Other tasks consistent with the nature of this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Sound judgment, problem solving skills, initiative, and results orientation.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Honesty, trustworthy, and sound work ethics.
- Ability to work effectively in teams with adaptability and responsiveness.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- ACCA or master’s in business management is an advantage.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in financial management, preferably in donor-funded projects.
- Proficiency in Cost Point, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and financial modeling.
- Commitment to upholding URC’s values.
This job is open to candidates legally authorized to work in Eswatini. No allowances have been budgeted for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unless otherwise directed we will retain your CV in our database for future opportunities.