Financial System Strengthening Associate Consultant – 12 months

About the role

The Financial System Strengthening (FSS) Associate Consultant will work closely with the IPM Specialist, the financial management team and the health programme team to support the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and the Adamawa State Ministry of Health under the EU Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) grant, strengthening financial management systems.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct state‑level training of trainers on the accounting software to build implementation capacity.
• Lead the rollout of the accounting software and manage data migration across participating entities.
• Deliver bi‑monthly financial management training for PHCDA accountants at state, LGA and ward levels.
• Prepare quarterly FMSS progress reports covering achievements, risks, challenges and recommendations.
• Establish financial management knowledge systems to capture and share lessons learned and best practices.
• Conduct quarterly grant performance reviews and variance analyses to support timely corrective actions.
• Undertake quarterly sample assessments in five LGAs together with the PHCDA Internal Audit and Finance team.

Required profile

• Minimum BA degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit or related field; professional accounting qualification (CPA, ICAN, ACCA) is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, financial controls and partnership management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting donor‑funded health programmes, preferably EU‑funded.
• Experience working with government institutions and sub‑national health agencies is a plus.
• Fluency in written and spoken English with strong report writing and presentation skills.

Required skills

• Accounting software implementation and data migration.
• Financial management, budgeting, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Donor compliance and grant management.
• Public financial management systems.