Deadline: 6 December 2015
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Junior Accountant in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The duration for the post is of 2 years.
The Junior Accountant is responsible for creating an enriching member experience with WWF and maintaining positive relationships with donors and prospects with the aim of developing a stronger commitment towards conservation.
WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of our planet’s natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Junior Accountant will perform the following functions-
- Process payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Pre-audit, verify, and process employee expense claims reviewing rule for employee compliance.
- Establish and revise work methods, forms, formats, and standards to improve operating efficiency.
- Assure that the work meets quality and production standards by reviewing the work for accuracy and proper completion and monitoring output.
- Assist in the timely closing of monthly account by ensuring cash management, Accounts payable and General Ledger data is up to date.
- Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with WWF finance rules and regulations; perform claim verifications against documentation to ensure that purchases/services are properly authorized and that goods have been received or services rendered; and ensure timely recording and processing of vendor invoices in Oracle.
- Draft consultancies contracts and grants and do proper follow up to ensure contract terms are respected.
- Provide assistance to all staff services such as travel, expense claims, document retrieval, etc.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Degree in accounting/finance or a related field. A professional accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) would be an asset.
- At least One (01) year of professional experience in financial accounting, preferably in an international NGO environment.
- Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system updates and revisions, and policy changes.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications, particularly advanced level in MS Excel is required.
- Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
- Knowledge of Oracle would be an added advantage.
- Ability to analyze, prioritize and complete tasks with minimal supervision within strict deadlines.
- Ability to reconcile and/or balance financial transactions and account.
- Ability to manage contracts and update bank signatories.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their cover letter and CV via email.
For more information, please visit WWF.
