Job Opportunity: Administrative and Financial Assistant, Yaounde

Subject: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Good Neighbors Cameroon (GNCMR), is a branch of the International NGO Good Neighbors International (GNI), based in Seoul, South Korea. GNI has been in existence since 1991 and works in up to 40 countries around the whole world, principally in the domain of humanitarian action and community development.

Project Background:
The government of Republic of Korea through his International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) will fund Good Neighbors to implement “Community-led management of Neglected Tropical Diseases through improvement of drinking water and sanitation environment in Central Region of Cameroon”.
Good Neighbors Cameroon will implement the project from January 2022 to December 2024 in the Center Region, Cameroon. Specifically, it will target all school age children from 5-15years living in the Center Region in order to reduce morbidity and mortality by controlling NTDs, particularly schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH). Activities will include mass drug administration (MDA) support, community-led water and sanitation education/campaign, borehole installation, and so on.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Issue: 01st February 2023
Closing Date for the Reception of applications: 12th of February 2023 at 12:00 PM. Local time.

Position: Administrative & Financial Assistant
Number of Positions: One (01)
Duty Station: Bastos, Yaoundé Cameroon with possibility of travel within the country
Duration: One (01) Year
Hierarchy: Under the supervision of the AD manager

Recruitment Process: All Interested candidates should submit their applications by February 12, 2023 to the address: recruiting.gncmr@gmail.com
Location: Yaoundé Office is located in Yaoundé-Bastos: At the crossroads ELECAM Entrance pharmacy alliance in front of the NGO “Médecins du Monde” (follow the directional plates)

Telephone  : 6 69 95 74 56

Job Description:
Under the supervision of the AD Manager , the Administrative & Financial Assistant will collaborate with the employees and volunteers of the organization.
She/he has to:
Finance
Maintain and manage the petty cash fund;
Withdrawing cash from the bank and replenishing the cashbox;
Manage cash requirements and supply requests;
Ensure cash payments;
Verify and ensure daily entries of transactions in the check log;
Ensure payment of all invoices within the required timeframe;
Ensure the monthly closing of the cashbox
Support the preparation of internal control and external audit
Contribute to the analysis of pro-formas;

Provide timely operational support;
Assist in budget planning of activities;
Administrative
Prepare work schedules and monitor implementation;
Ensure the weekly filing of administrative and financial documentation (official letters, accounting documents, payment requests, etc.) according to the Good Neighbors Cameroon filing system;
Prepare reports
Assist the Office in the timely preparation of relevant documents for meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences and in the finalization of related reports;
Undertake administrative actions related to the procurement of equipment and services, including the preparation of restricted quotations, purchase orders, consultancy contracts, related payment requests, and the monitoring and follow-up of these requests;
Establish a filing system for all incoming and outgoing courier, including the establishment of a physical and electronic system for recording and archiving documents; create, update and maintain special files (of a confidential nature or for privileged access to an official) through an organized filing system;
Others
Contribute to the inventory of the Chapter’s property and equipment; Act as interim Logistics Assistant in case of absence.
Involve in training in-country project staffs in terms of GNCMR and KOICA regulations of Finance & Administration
Collaborate with the team to build and maintain good partnerships/relationships with other colleagues
Ensure that internal shared documents are fully up-to-date at all times
Undertake any other project related duties assigned by Administration Manager and Project Manager
Cameroon

Required Qualifications:

To be admissible for this position, the candidate must satisfy the minimum qualification.
The candidates would be preselected and those who meet the minimum qualification would be considered. The minimum qualifications necessary for the position are listed below:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business administration, accounting or another equivalent
field • At least 3 years directly relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of academic and work experience
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French
• Excellent interpersonal and report writing skills
• Attention to detail; proactive, adaptable and flexible as required;
• Computer literacy with MS word, excel, and power point
• Good analytical skills and ability to summarize
• Integrity in any circumstances
• Willingness to work under pressure and high work load with a positive mind and attitude
• Willingness to be on the field
• Ability to adapt oneself to different circumstances
• Ability to undertake domestic travel
• Ability to deliver assigned duties on time with accuracy
• To be in excellent health condition
• Experience of working in international NGO would be an asset.
Documents for Submission:
The candidates must submit the following documents in English;
1. A signed motivation letter and a Curriculum Vitae
2. Photocopies of the last diploma
3. Work attestation and/or certificate proving work experience.
4. Three (3) professional references who are not family members or close persons. The references must be capable of providing substantive information on the performance and capacity of the candidate. At least one reference provided should be from a current or former supervisor.
By joining us, you will share our commitment and ethics and develop your skills within our organization.
Remarks:
All interested candidates may apply for only one position.
Under the decision of the selection committee and acceptance of a candidate, a candidate may be reallocated to another position in accordance with his/her CV
I. We will contact only selected candidates for the next stage.
2. No latecomers will be allowed to enter the Organization for the written tests, and they will be disqualified.
3. Submission of any fake documents will cause automatic disqualification and cancellation of the application.
4. Good Neighbors Cameroon will not cover any expenses of candidates during this recruitment process.
5. RECRUITMENT AT GOOD NEIGHBORS IS FREE ON CHARGE.