Responsibilities
Excellent financial management and risk mitigation through compliance with local regulations and adherence to the organisational Financial Framework

Implementing financial management and controls; financial planning and budgeting; financial monitoring and audits

Monitoring and retaining accurate financial records

Leading support services for the country office through management of logistics and procurement of supplies

Delivering/overseeing administrative functions, payroll; ensuring IT equipment functions effectively.  All in line with organisational policies and procedures

Working collaboratively with programme and finance teams to support and strengthen the financial management, accountability and capacity building of partnersSupporting finance and programme teams with joint review of programme/project reports, planning and analysis

Supporting proper financial and resource management of programmes

Reviewing project planning, monitoring reports, auditing of funds

Skills and Experience
Relevant professional accounting qualification or tertiary degree in Finance and Accounting (for example CPA/ ACCA/ MBA)

Extensive workpro experience ideally gained within international development in a similar role. Experience of audit and government organisations also advantageous

Proven work experience in financial management, programme/ project management and administration

Strong project financial management, budget and data analysis

Strong experience in grant management (for example EC, FCDO, Irish Aid or USAID)

Excellent communication and organisation

Fluent or strong written and spoken English

Available to travel as and when required within Cameroon

Ability to work independently

The recruitment process has three stages. First stage is a written task lasting up to 90 minutes.  Successful candidates at this stage will then be invited to a virtual Teams interview, lasting up to 1 hour. A final virtual interview with the Regional Director as required. We anticipate interviewing from week commencing 13 May 2024 onwards. We reserve the right to close this opportunity early.

Next Steps
Please simply use the link provided to apply.

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.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.