Categories: Accounting and Finance
Job Description
Overview
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Salary: Competitive, local terms and conditions will apply
Contract: 24 months Fixed Term Contract (renewable)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance and Support Services Manager (FSSM) to join our team in Cameroon. The post-holder will oversee the management of Sightsavers Finance and Administration in the Cameroon Country Office. Reporting to the Country Director they are responsible for monitoring the country resource management and identifying risks or issues.
Responsibilities
Excellent financial management and risk mitigation through compliance with local regulations and adherence to the organizational 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 organizational policies and procedures
Working collaboratively with program and finance teams to support and strengthen the financial management, accountability and capacity building of partners
Supporting finance and program teams with joint review of program/project reports, planning and analysis
Supporting proper financial and resource management of programs
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 work experience ideally gained within international development in a similar role. Experience of audit and government organizations also advantageous
Proven work experience in financial management, program/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 organization
Fluent or strong written and spoken English
Available to travel as and when required within Cameroon
Ability to work independently
The FSSM role is varied and involved. Please read the Job Description for full details.
The recruitment process has three stages. First stage is a written task lasting up to 90 minutes. Successful candidates at this internship 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 starting May 13, 2024 onwards. We reserve the right to close this opportunity early.
Next Steps
Please simply use the link provided to apply.
The deadline to apply is 2 May 2024 23.59 BST UK.
All applications must be submitted ONLINE at: https://careers-sightsavers.icims.com/jobs/1299/login?_sp=7a520e25-3b4a-442c-a150-f745c124e2ff.1713778235921&_jsqid=undefined