SVN/2026/045/Finance Assistant_G4_Yaounde

SVN/2026/045/Finance Assistant_G4_Yaounde

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Employee type

Travail à Temps Plein , Contrat à Durée Déterminée (CDD)

Position

Professionnel expérimenté

Offer Salary

Attractif

For Freelance

Non

Application deadline

juil. 28, 2026

Job Description

  • Apply Before07/28/2026, 12:55 AM
  • Contract TypeSpecial Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
  • Initial Contract Duration06 months
  • Org TypeCountry Office
  • Vacancy TypeSpecial Vacancy Notice
  • Recruiting TypeGeneral Service
  • GradeG-4

  • Responsibilities

    1. Assist with day to day finance activities; 

    Treasury:

    · Support in timely review of cash position for local accounts to ensure sufficient funds on hand for disbursements. 

    · Enter payments, receipts and non-cash vouchers in Wave accounting system. 

    · Ensure all supporting documentation and signatures are obtained before finalizing vouchers. 

    · Maintain the Petty Cash account of the Mission. 

    · Support the Head of Finance to maintain appropriate internal controls to safeguard the assets, control cash and prevent fraud. 

    · Support with the maintenance of an effective banking system in the mission including the sub offices 

    · Primary contact with the local bank management in Yaounde and the sub-offices on routine operational matters including negotiation of exchange rate on currency conversion. 

    · Participate in preparation of funding requests for the mission and ensure that sufficient funds are available locally; 

    1. General 

    · Prepare monthly accounting returns package to be sent to HQ & regional offices 

    · Recommend improvements to internal controls to improve operational efficiencies. 

    · Maintains appropriate financial filing system. 

    · Maintain files of all financial instructions/guidelines issued as reference for completion of work assignments. 

    3. Collate Request for Payment (RFP) and other finance documents sent from sub-offices for further processing 

    4. Prepare basic finance documents for payments and ensure relevant supporting documents are attached; 

    5. Verify invoices and expense claims, and ascertain that the equipment, supplies or services they refer to are duly received or provided before payment is made; 

    6. Maintain a proper filing system of all approved vouchers and relevant financial documents; 

    7. Ensure all supporting documentation and signatures are obtained before finalizing vouchers; 

    8. Bring to the attention of the supervisor any relevant financial, budgetary and administrative issues; 

    9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned Coordinate with other colleagues involved in the verification of daily payment and come with a consolidated report of daily payment verification at the end of each day’s payment verification exercise.

    10. Perform other related duties as required 

     

  • Qualifications

    EDUCATION

    • Degree/Certificate in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training & experience, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least 2 year of relevant experience or High School Diploma in the related fields with four years relevant working experience.

       

    EXPERIENCE

     

    • Good knowledge of basic accounting: revenue recognition, historical cost principle, cash and accrual accounting, bank reconciliation.

    • Good knowledge of archiving and document management system is an advantage.

    • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, and SharePoint.

    • Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationship with people.

     Previous work experience in international organizations and companies would be an advantage, preferably within the United Nations or within the international humanitarian.

    SKILLS

    • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality; Proactive; Independent Worker; A great team player; Fast Learner;

    • IT Literate; Interpersonal Skills; Administrative & Time Management Skills; SAP knowledge is desirable.

    • Ability to present clear and concise information;

    • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;

    • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

    Languages 

    REQUIRED

    For all applicants, fluency in French is required (oral and written).

    DESIRABLE

    Working knowledge in English is desirable (oral and written).

Skills
Analyse financière Communication bilingue Maîtrise du français
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Job Overview

  • Location

    Yaounde, Cameroon, Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon

  • Offered Salary

    Attractif

  • Qualification

    Professionnel expérimenté

  • Functional Area

    Accounts, Finance & Financial Services

  • Degree Level

    Licence

  • Industry

    Comptabilité / Finance , Organisations non gouvernementales (ONG)

  • Date Posted

    il y a 3 mois

  • Apply Before

    juil. 28, 2026

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