Finance Officer

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Finance Officer - IDH Cameroon
IDH Cameroon - Position based in IDH offices in Yaoundé.We are excited to be searching for a proactive and pragmatic Finance Officer with an interest to join our team, and we hope it’s you!Your role.As Finance Officer at IDH, you ensure the financial integrity of the IDH Cameroon Office in Yaoundé by managing day-to-day financial operations, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, and audit/compliance processes in line with IDH policies, donor requirements and applicable local regulations. This role will support the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) funded program which seeks to catalyse and de-risk private sector investment across agricultural commodity value chains, enabling them to become deforestation-free, low‑carbon, and climate‑resilient, while improving farmer incomes and livelihoods in Cameroon. By combining targeted technical assistance, catalytic seed capital, and performance-based PES incentives, IDH aims to support local enterprises and farmers to adopt sustainable practices, generate verified environmental outcomes, and build credible financial and impact track records. These, in turn, crowd in commercial finance and long-term private-sector demand for environmental services, reinforcing policy objectives and national climate commitments.Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day financial operations and ensure sound financial management in a country office. Manage and coordinate the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments. In conjunction with the Program Controllers manage annual audit cycles and ensure timely delivery of audit reports to donors. Provide financial information and support to internal and external stakeholders. Implement financial policies and procedures. Support compliance with donor agreements and local regulations. Prepare monthly depletion reports and quarterly finance reports. Support operational coordination for the Hub, ensuring activities are aligned with project objectives and internal procedures. Support contracting processes with beneficiaries and partners, ensuring completeness of documentation, tracking of obligations, and compliance with IDH and donor requirements. Oversee payroll processes. Support in the Country office budget preparation Who you are:As Finance Officer in Cameroon, you are a finance professional who brings strong accuracy, technical expertise, and a clear integrity and compliance mindset. The position operates in a growing and evolving environment where financial discipline and accountability are critical.The role involves meeting reporting demands and managing workload effectively, including the ability to handle the full finance cycle from receipt and payment processing through to recording and reporting when required. Comfort with advancing technology and changes in the accounting sector is important to ensure processes remain efficient, compliant, and fit for purpose.Working closely with internal and external stakeholders is a key part of the role, requiring clear communication, professionalism, and consistency. Building trust while navigating different expectations supports smooth coordination and sound financial management.You are confident in dealing with ambiguity and complexity within a scale-up context with a structured and reliable approach supports informed decision-making and contributes to the stability and effectiveness of programme and operational delivery.What you bring:3-5 years of work experience in financial accounting, particularly in an international context. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in finance, accounting, business economics, or a