The main responsibilities and expectations for this position are:

• Participate in budget monitoring of projects implemented in the Cameroon through document control, financial, and operational monitoring. Participate in the audit process.
• Support the support teams, particularly Finance in Cameroon, in monitoring expenses of the Procure To Pay module of Dynamics.
• Participate in the proper cleanup of balance sheet accounts and support the monthly and annual accounting closing process.
• Minimize financial risks by ensuring that DRC procedures and policies, as predefined in DRC’s operational manuals and other regional/headquarters instructions, are strictly followed through an effective internal control system.
• Ensure that financial regulations, procedures, and documentation requirements are met in DRC Cameroon operations. This is done by continuously checking the completeness and robustness of the procedures in place and proposing corrective actions to improve their efficiency.
• In close cooperation with the managers in the geographical area, strengthen existing financial management and control procedures and systems in accordance with DRC’s Operations Manual guidelines and donor requirements.
• Participate in audits and help timely deliver all required documentation for financial audits in collaboration with country office staff, the regional office, and headquarters.
• Follow new procedures and directives circulated by country management, the support services manager, the regional office, and headquarters.
• Additionally, the Finance Trainee may be asked to assume other tasks and work at the request of the Head of Support Services.

Requirements:

• Proven and significant knowledge of financial management information and systems.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial management software (SAGE, Dynamics, NAVISION, SAGA, etc.).
• Excellent mastery of Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work under pressure and in stressful conditions.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.

Please note that:

• Previous experience with DRC is an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of projects funded by the European Union, ECHO, USAID, and/or DANIDA is an advantage.
• Previous experience working in an ERP system is an advantage.
• Demonstrated exceptional career track record is an advantage.

5. Required Skills & Qualities

• Core Competencies of DRC:
  • Striving for excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Taking the lead
  • Communication
  • Demonstrating Integrity
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.

• Excellent writing, proof-reading, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong ability to adapt, take initiative and work in a multicultural environment.
• Interest for humanitarian sector and donor’s environment.

• Listening, analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness.

• Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace.date.