Responsibilities
Ensure environment of effective controls and compliance in CCO, through: • Ensuring WWF CCO Risk and Management Register is updated with a quarterly follow-up of actions to be taken to mitigate the identified risks; • Ensuring risks mitigation plans are in place; • Monitoring that the projects implement and comply with WWF International’s policies and procedures/donor’s requirements and the risk and control framework; • Conducting regular reviews at country field projects to identify control gaps and areas of non-compliance with country policies and procedures; • Supporting projects in implementing effective processes to ensure full compliance with WWF International’s policies and procedures; • Prepare and coordinate internal/external audits. Conduct and Lead self-internal audits per the Field Operations Manual (FOM) • Support in coordinating management responses to findings raised by auditors; Develop and roll-out training, tools, and support for the Country Office: • Propose to the top management best practices to improve financial performance in key areas including cost recovery, budgeting and forecasting, balance sheet analysis, cash flow management, etc.; • Support initiatives to implement finance “best practices” in the Country Office. • Perform other related duties at the request of the Country Director.
Mission of the Department
To ensure a high performing WWF Cameroon Office with efficient and effective Financial and Accounting operations and systems, as well as a sound management of financial resources, to delivering conservation activities. The department ensures that an efficient and effective internal control management and solid financial basis are established.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications • Accounting certification, e.g. ACCA, CPA, or Master’s degree in international business or finance, MBA; • At least 5 years of financial and accounting experience is essential; • At least 2 years of management experience, with a proven track record in working with multi-cultural and decentralized teams; • Strong knowledge of financial issues, including financial reporting, controls and budgeting; • Experience with implementing new processes and systems; • Prior NGO experience and international exposure will be an asset; • Knowledge of the WWF Network would be an advantage. Required Skills and Competencies • Good knowledge of financial management and related control policies; • Excellent analytical skills; • Experience in risk management; • Relevant degree of accountability and commitment to excellence; • Strong project management and operational skills, as well as a well-organized approach to work; • Ability to train others and explain complex concepts in a simple manner; • Interpersonal skills, able to interact with and influence senior management staff in Projects and relevant staff in different functional areas in a positive manner; • Experience with and a good understanding of operating in different cultural environments; • Ability to drive change and high performance; • Decisive, proactive, collaborative and an excellent communicator; • Excellent written and spoken English and French; • Proficiency in the use of computer office applications – word processing, spread sheet and presentation, and Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) software; • Available to travel to field projects; • Passion and commitment for conservation and sustainable development. WWF’s Values & Behaviors: • Able to demonstrate WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly and innovate fearlessly. • Aligns and identifies with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
