PHC Initiative Africa

Dorcas Samaila is an Accounting graduate and a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).  She has experience working in an International Non-Governmental Organization with expertise in financial management and reporting; reconciliation, office management and administration; grant management and partner financial managemen; procurement and logistics; budget preparation and review; have strong practical knowledge in auditing of financial statements and strengthening of internal control systems. She is well exposed to some international donors’ policies and procedures such as USAID, DFID, EU and Global Fund.

Dorcas has a high level of integrity and uncompromising compliance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and standards. She is equally competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suites and Accounting packages such as Sun Systems, Quick Books and SAGE 50 for financial analysis, reporting and reconciliation. She is detail oriented and possess strong analytical skills, good organizational skills with ability to prioritize and meet with challenging deadlines. She has excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationship in a multi-cultural environment and across offices. Dorcas possesses great leadership skills with ability to effectively manage a team and deliver results.