Recruitment Senior Risk & Compliance Officer at WWF Cameroon - Yaoundé

  • Yaoundé, Centre
  • CDI
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 7 jours
WWF Cameroon - Career OpportunityThe World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Senior Risk & Compliance Officer.Required Qualifications
  • Accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) or a Master's degree in International Business, Finance, or MBA.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial and accounting management.
  • At least 2 years in a managerial role, with proven success working in multicultural and decentralized teams.
  • Strong expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, and budgeting.
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing new processes and systems.
  • Previous NGO experience and international exposure are considered assets.
  • Knowledge of the WWF Network is an advantage.
Required Skills & Competencies
  • In-depth knowledge of financial management policies and control frameworks.
  • Strong analytical skills and proven expertise in risk management.
  • High level of accountability, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to train teams and simplify complex financial concepts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence senior management and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in multicultural environments with the ability to drive change and foster high performance.
  • Decisive, proactive, and collaborative, with outstanding communication skills.
  • Fluent in English and French (both written and spoken).
  • Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
  • Willingness to travel to field projects.
  • Deep passion for conservation and sustainable development.
  • Strong alignment with WWF's core values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
Mission of the DepartmentThe mission of the department is to ensure a high-performing WWF CCO & WWF RoC by maintaining efficient and effective financial and accounting operations, as well as ensuring sound management of financial resources to deliver conservation goals.Major FunctionsWork Type: Staff Location: Yaoundé Reports to: Country Director Supervises: N/AKey ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Risk & Compliance Officer will play a central role in ensuring WWF CCO & WWF RoC operate in line with best practices, policies, and standards, with a focus on risk management and compliance. * Risk & Compliance Management
  • Ensure an environment of strong controls and compliance within WWF CCO & WWF RoC.
  • Maintain and update the Risk and Management Registers, ensuring quarterly follow-up of mitigation actions.
  • Develop and oversee risk mitigation plans.
  • Monitor project implementation to ensure compliance with WWF International's policies, donor requirements, and the Risk & Control Framework.
  • Conduct regular reviews of country field projects to identify control gaps and address non-compliance with internal policies.
  • Support projects in implementing effective processes aligned with WWF International standards.
  • Audit & Control
  • Prepare and coordinate both internal and external audits.
  • Lead self-internal audits in line with the Field Operations Manual (FOM).
  • Support the coordination and follow-up of management responses to audit findings.
  • Monitor the implementation of audit and compliance reviews across WWF RoC, using a shared resource framework between the two countries.
  • Plan and execute at least two self-audits (compliance reviews) per year in WWF RoC, depending on shared resources.
  • Capacity Building & Support
  • Develop and deliver training, tools, and support to strengthen financial and compliance capacity across Programme Offices.
  • Provide recommendations to senior management on best practices in:
  • Cost recovery
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Balance sheet analysis
  • Cash flow management
  • Drive initiatives to improve the overall financial performance of Programme Offices.
  • Other Duties: Carry out any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Country Director.
How to ApplyInterested candidates are invited to submit their application online through the official portal:

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