Duty station: Tchollire
Contract type: Fixed-term contract Line
Supervisor: Finance Officer
Organization: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
Summary of the Position:
The Finance Admin Assistant reports to the WCS Northern Landscape Finance Officer.
He/She will be based in Tchollire; This position is responsible for assisting the Finance Officer in all aspects of Finance and Administration in Parc of Boubandjida and Benoue. This position is responsible also for processing, recording and monitoring all the payment of the petty cash at PNBN and PNB, and advance and cash payment verifying the accuracy of the documentation before processing any financial transaction and providing any information to WCS Cameroon regarding accounting practices and procedures. ExploreMaps
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Accounting and Finance
· Prepare all the financial transactions for the petty cash and Advances.
· Prior payment, prepare Petit cash payment vouchers and corresponding journal vouchers submit them to Finance Manager for review and approval by site Director.
· Record on weekly basis all small cash payments vouchers including journal vouchers in the WCS JV template and submit them to Finance Manager for review.
· Prepare the Weekly and monthly PC reconciliation and submit it to the Finance Manager for review.
· Ensure the physical and electronic archiving of the small cash documentation for the two Parcs
· Accompany the field teams on missions requiring various payments in cash or by check on site, to avoid large advance sums being taken by the field teams and to reduce the risk of fraud
· Verify and close monitors of the staff advance and provides monthly status with the recommendation to undertake to ensure the timely regular cleaning.
Administration
· Ensure and follow up the movement of the colleague going to the recovery and issue the Mission order
· Support the HR of Garoua when requested
· Coordination of all correspondence addressed to WCS or going out to the partner
· Organize all events (Meeting and Training) and the mission to the field for the management and with Partner
Facilitate audit logistics between Tchollire and Garoua
· Organize and ensure the secure transfer of documents to the Garoua office if the audit takes place there.
· Mission of compliance for the financial transaction two Parcs (PNBN and PNB)
Internal Controls and Audits
· Ensure proper implementation and respect of internal control systems, WCS policies, and guidelines.
· Assist with internal and external audits, as required.
Others
Verify Fuel follow ups consumption report and verify all good, supplied ti the field
Perform any other duty assigned by the management.
Requirements:
· Advanced Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other related field.
· Full fluency in Microsoft office, particularly Excel spreadsheets, graphing and chart functions.
· Having at least 1 year of experience and some experience in administration and human resources management could be a plus.
· Willingness to be based in Tchollire to field sites.
· Demonstration of strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.
How to apply
Internal interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, skills, and experience, should apply and send their CVs and Cover Letters through rhrecruitment@wcs.org before September 11 th , 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
