Location: Yaounde, Cameroon
Contract: Fixed term contract 2 years (renewable)
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role Finance Support and Service Officer
Sightsavers are happy to be recruiting for a new team member to join their team in Cameroon. The Finance Support and Service Officer provides finance management support for the Country Office under the leadership of Finance & Support Services Manager.**
Knowledge, skills and experience
In collaboration with colleagues the Finance and Support Service Officer will continually ensure quality and consistency of financial management in the country office. They will support the development of solutions to financial or support related problems, support the monitoring of country resource management and identification risks or issues to the Programme Manager.
The post holder will ensure that financial management and risk mitigation are compliant with local regulations and adhere to the organisational Financial Framework by implementing financial controls, planning and budgeting. The role will lead support services for the country office by managing logistics of procurement supplies, manage payroll and work with programme and finance teams to review programme/project reports, planning and analysis, auditing of funds provided and grant management reporting.
The preferred candidate will have a relevant professional accounting qualification and a degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting or related field. Previous experience working in an INGO environment is desirable, with experience of audit and government organisations being an advantage. A background in financial management is required, as are budget and data analysis skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
The Finance Support and Service Officer is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Interviews are likely to take place mid February. The interview process will include a 2 hour written test in the office followed by a face to interview for successful candidates.
How to apply:
To apply please use our web site to complete an online application in English. Please include all your relevant work experience within the application form.
As an equal opportunity Employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply