Finance Officer

We are seeking a rigorous, detail-oriented, and ethical Finance Officer to manage all project funds, ensure strict compliance with multiple financial frameworks, and maintain immaculate financial records. This role is crucial for establishing and maintaining the financial health and accountability of the organization.

Job Type: Full Time (Temporal)

Duration: 3 Months (November 2025 to January 2026)

Core Function and Key Responsibilities

The core function of this role is to manage all project funds, ensure compliance with financial policies, and maintain accurate financial records for all activities, prioritizing fraud prevention and high-quality reporting.

Your responsibilities will be directly aligned with project and compliance needs:

• Financial Governance and Compliance:
  • Ensure strict compliance with:
    • AWDF (African Women’s Development Fund) Guidelines and the specific Partnership Agreement financial clauses.
    • International best practices in NGO financial management and accounting.
    • Cameroon finance laws and procedures (where applicable).
    • GGF’s newly adopted Financial Management Policy, championing transparent and equitable practices.
  • Actively implement measures to ensure no fraud or conflict of interest occurs, and maintain the highest quality financial records.
• Contract and Consultant Payment Processing (Activities 1, 2, 3):
  • Process timely and accurate payments for all external consultants and facilitators (Act 1.2, 1.3, Sub-Activity 2.1, 3.1), ensuring adherence to contractual terms and internal pay equity standards.
  • Collaborate with the HR/Admin Officer to compile and reconcile all necessary contracting and payment files.
• Logistics and Support Budget Management (Activities 2, 3):
  • Manage the budget and accurately process payments for all logistical costs, including hall rentals, accommodation, and catering/refreshment expenses (Sub-Activity 2.2, 2.3, 3.2).
• Participant Support and Reimbursement (Activity 2):
  • Oversee the timely and accurate processing of Participant Inter-urban Transport Reimbursement for external partners (Sub-Activity 2.3), ensuring transparent and equitable disbursement.
• Budget, Assets, and Overhead Management (Activities 5 & 6):
  • Oversee the financial aspects of Equipment Procurement (Activity 5), ensuring all purchases are budgeted, approved, and correctly recorded as assets.
  • Manage and track financial record-keeping for all Indirect Costs/Overhead (Activity 6).
• Reporting and Documentation:
  • Develop and submit detailed activity reports weekly and monthly to the Project Coordinator and Executive Director, providing accurate budget vs. actuals analysis and risk alerts.

What We’re Looking For (Essential Skills & Experience)

(Note: We prioritize skill, passion, and lived experience over traditional ‘years of experience’ markers. If you have the ability to do the work, please apply.)

• Financial Compliance Expertise: Proven experience in managing donor-funded projects (especially with international donor requirements like AWDF or similar organizations).
• Accounting Proficiency: Strong knowledge of accounting principles and experience with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Excel based system etc.) for ledger management, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Ethical Standards: Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice, fraud prevention, and transparent financial management.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with the relevant tax and financial compliance laws in Cameroon.
• Detail and Organization: Exceptional attention to detail in processing transactions, maintaining supporting documentation, and preparing audit-ready reports.

Nice-to-Have (Valued Assets)

• Lived experience relevant to the communities we serve.
• Experience working in a non-hierarchical or flat organizational structure.
• Familiarity with micro-soft word, excel, PowerPoint, google meet, zoom and internet search engines and email.

Compensation and Benefits

We believe in pay equity and transparency.

• Salary: based on experience and internal pay equity structure. We commit to negotiating within this stated range only.
• Health & Well-being: Generous mental health support
• Flexible Work: Flexible hours, clear boundaries around ‘on’ and ‘off’ time.
• Professional Development: Budget for training, mentorship opportunities

How to Apply (An Equitable Process)

We are committed to a hiring process that minimizes bias and focuses on skill and potential. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organisational need. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to any disability, please send an email hr@graciousgifters.org  GGF values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

1. Submit: Your CV/Resume with 02 references and a Cover Letter detailing your experience with international donor compliance (e.g., AWDF) and your commitment to transparent financial management; and Photocopy of ID card (Combine all files as 1 PDF not more than 02 MB)
2. Deadline: 07th of November 2025 at 11:59pm
3. Send Applications to: jobs@graciousgifters.org or use the application form on the website.

Equity Commitment: We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are often underrepresented in the workforce, including but not limited to, women, people with disabilities, and individuals from economically marginalized backgrounds. We are happy to discuss and accommodate accessibility needs throughout the application and interview process.

About Gracious Gifters Foundation

At Gracious Gifters Foundation (GGF), we are committed in creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. GGF recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of religion, ethnicity, colour, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or other bias covered by appropriate law in Cameroon.  At Gracious Gifters, we believe that true systemic change requires an intersectional approach, fostering a workplace that is equitable, collaborative, and deeply respectful. We prioritize well-being, work-life balance, and continuous learning for every team member. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.  Financial integrity is a cornerstone of our work. The Finance Officer plays a critical role in upholding transparency, accountability, and ethical resource use, ensuring every dollar supports our mission effectively and responsibly, fully aligned with our new feminist-aligned financial policy.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and ethical Finance Officer to our team!

🚫 NO FEES OR PAYMENTS ASKED: Gracious Gifters Foundation will NEVER ask candidates to make any payments (fees, deposits, or security funds) at any stage of the recruitment process. If you receive such a request, please disregard it and notify us immediately at info@graciousgifters.org

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Gracious Gifters Foundation