Finance Officer – Partnerships (Yaoundé, Cameroon)

About the role

The Finance Officer (Partnership) will support the Finance Department in managing the financial aspects of partnerships, including due‑diligence, agreement implementation, financial report review, compliance monitoring, payments processing and document archiving. Working closely with implementing partners, the officer will strengthen financial management practices, ensure compliance with NRC procedures and donor requirements, and provide financial support during audits, reporting and project implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Review and verify partner financial reports, supporting documentation and payment requests for compliance with NRC and donor requirements.
• Process and monitor payments to implementing partners and ensure timely financial postings in Agresso.
• Support partnership agreement negotiations and monitor financial compliance during project implementation.
• Conduct financial capacity‑building sessions and provide ongoing support to partners.
• Perform partner financial monitoring activities and contribute to partner risk assessments.
• Ensure proper filing, scanning and archiving of financial documentation in accordance with NRC procedures.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and follow up on payment‑related issues with financial institutions.
• Support audits, donor reporting and financial reviews involving implementing partners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of partnership financial management tools, processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Undertake any other finance‑related duties assigned by the Finance Coordinator or Finance Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in finance, accounting, grants or partnership management within a humanitarian or development context.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and compliance requirements, including Cameroon tax, labour and financial regulations.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience working with financial institutions, auditors and local authorities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Agresso financial system