Finance & Program Associate – CAN Africa (Remote)

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Finance & Program Associate – CAN Africa (Remote)

Location: Remote
Reports To: Regional Coordinator (Functional reporting to Finance Lead/Manager)
Direct Reports: None

Application Deadline: February 18, 2026

About the Role
CAN Africa is seeking a Finance & Program Associate to provide integrated financial, administrative, and program support for its regional projects. This role ensures effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, supporting financial accountability, donor compliance, and alignment between budgets and program results. The Associate will work closely with program teams and leadership to strengthen administrative and financial systems, contributing to the organization’s efficiency and credibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, reconcile accounts, and support budgeting. Prepare reports for management, donors, and partners while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Program Support: Assist in project planning, budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and reporting. Support grant compliance and contribute to program monitoring and evaluation.
• Administrative Tasks: Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, manage correspondence, and support procurement and vendor payments.
• Partnerships & Resource Mobilization: Contribute to fundraising, proposal writing, and partnership engagement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or related field.
• Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

How to Apply
Submit your CV, certified qualifications, and a cover letter to recruitment@can-africa.org with the subject line: “Finance and Program Associate Officer Application”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.