Finance Manager

The Guyana Emergency Medicine Authority (GEMA) is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance in support of national emergency medical services operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization’s financial operations, budgeting, and expenditure monitoring.
• Prepare financial reports, estimates, and funding requisitions.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and procurement regulations.
• Monitor departmental spending and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Coordinate audits and implement audit recommendations.
• Support asset management, procurement oversight, and medical consumables forecasting.
• Work with operational teams on fleet budgeting and fuel monitoring.
• Supervise finance and accounting staff and support staff development.
• Provide training on financial systems and procedures.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field with 3 years’ experience;
  OR
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years’ experience;
  OR
• Professional accounting certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, etc.) or Diploma with 7 years’ experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial management, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and financial controls.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions

May require extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends, public holidays, and emergency response duties during disasters or major incidents.

Applications with complete Curriculum Vitae should be addressed to:

Mr. Malcolm Watkins
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health
Upper Brickdam
Georgetown