Senior Finance Specialist

Posted on:
23 Jan, 2026
Application by:
15 Feb, 2026
Project status:
Forecast
Project title:
Gavi Assurance Provider and Technical Assistance
Period of project:
Expected start mid-2026
Duration of assignment:
Long-term assignment
Country:
multi-country
Workplace:
Africa, Asia
Job code:
40537

Project description

GFA Consulting Group is recruiting Senior Finance Specialists to support Gavi-funded programs through Assurance Provider and Technical Assistance services, with a strong focus on financial management, compliance and capacity building. 

Job description

The Senior Finance Specialist supports the government and implementing entities in meeting all end-to-end financial management requirements under Gavi grants. 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Review and strengthening of financial management procedures and internal controls 
  • Support to budgeting, forecasting and reprogramming processes 
  • Review and verification of payments for eligibility, accuracy and compliance
  • Oversight of accounting, record keeping and financial reporting 
  • Analytical review of budget versus actual expenditures 
  • Support to audits (preparation, follow-up of findings and recommendations) 
  • Capacity building and on-the-job training of government and PMU finance staff
  • Identification of financial risks and development of mitigation measures 

Qualifications

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field 
  • Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA or equivalent) is a strong asset 
  • Minimum 6–8 years of experience in financial management or fiduciary oversight, preferably in Africa or Asia 
  • Experience with Gavi, Global Fund or other donor-funded programs 
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills 
  • Experience working with government counterparts 
  • Fluency in English; French and/or Portuguese are required
  • Strong Excel and accounting system skills 

 

Your application

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Contact person

  Alice Torrini alice.torrini@gfa-group.de

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