Finance and Administration Officer

Position Title:

Finance and Administration Officer

Report to

Executive Director

Contract type and duration

Fixed term

12 months, with a 3-month probationary period and the possibility of extension subject to funding

Hours

Full time, 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 8h – 15h30, break 12h -12h30)

Location

Yaounde 5

Gross Salary

Fcfa 150 000

Application Deadline

15^th February 2024

Submit files to

greendeallinfo@gmail.com

Job purpose

Provide finance and administration support to Green DEALL, a non-for-profit and research organisation tackling challenges at the intersection of development and environmental protection, including human-wildlife conflicts, climate change, land and resource degradation. The post holder will be responsible for day-to-day financial management, accounting, and administrative tasks under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Main duties

Financial Management

·        Contribute to budget planning, revision and monitoring

·        Prepare, track, and maintain registers and receipts

·        Ensure financial transactions are authorised, recorded, filed with adequate supporting documentation

·        Prepare employees’ pay slips

·        Manage suppliers and inventories (orders, delivery invoices, etc…)

·        Prepare timely and reliable financial updates, reports and statements;

·        Provide reports and information to the Director and the Treasurer as required

·        Support the conduct of Green DEALL financial audits

·        Assist with financial policy updating and enforcement

Administration

·        Run administrative operations and errands

·        Perform digital and physical archiving of documents

·        Assist in organising meetings and drafting meeting reports

·        Assist in preparing Green DEALL activity and project reports

·        Ensure proper record keeping of programme, project and administrative activities

·        Assist staff with travel and lodging arrangements

·        Assist with administrative policy development and enforcement

·        Coordinate visa issuance and other arrangements for foreign visitors

·        Ensure proper welcome arrangements for foreign visitors

Any other tasks assigned by the Director

Person specifications

Qualifications

·      Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration from a recognised educational institution

·      Bachelor’s degree in the above areas with additional years of relevant experience is accepted

Experience

·      A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in Finance and Administration

·      Accounting/book-keeping (experience with computerised accountancy systems would be ideal)

·      Data recording and monitoring – preferably experience with electronic data recording systems

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

·      Accuracy in reporting detailed financial information

·      Strong computing skills and mastery of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams, etc..), and handling of web-based management systems (Share Point, Microsoft team, etc.)

·      Confidence in liaising with external organisations

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·      Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative

·      Ability to manage resources in an efficient and effective way, in line with principles of accountability and integrity

·      Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload, manage competing tasks and meet deadlines

·      Ability to travel to locally and to rural areas as required

Languages

·      Fluency in English is required

·      Proficiency in French is an added advantage

Personal qualities

·      Strong commitment to integrity, trustworthy and reliable

·      Punctual and efficient

·      Consistent and flexible – able to deal with changing and competing demands

·      Ability to think creatively and show initiative

Required documentation

·      Cover letter indicating why the candidate is suitable for the position

·      CV

·      Highest university degree

·      Contacts of a minimum of two reference persons

Send the above files to greendeallinfo@gmail.com