JOB Opportunity: Research Finance and Administration Officer

EMAIL US AT info@crenc.org CALL US NOW +237 222 315 567 TAKE COURSES MENUMENU Home Services Education & Networking Consultancy Feasibility Studies Regulatory Submissions Project Management Clinical Monitoring Data Management & Bio-statistics Medical Writing Content Dev't & Article Writing Service Site Management Audit Scientific Translation Articles & Research NEWS PROJECTS ABOUT About Us Our Team Contact Us JOBS Mail MENU JOB Opportunity: Research Finance and Administration Officer JOB Opportunity: Research Finance and Administration Officer March 24, 2026 CRENC Admin closed Full Time Yaounde Posted on March 24, 2026 Website CRENConline CRENC Research, Finance & Administration Officer CRENC IeDEA Central Africa Ref: AFO003/CRENC-IeDEA/03-2026 Location Yaoundé, Cameroon Salary Competitive with advantages Contract Permanent, Full-Time Closing Date April 2026 About CRENC Clinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy (CRENC) is a Cameroon-based research foundation committed to clinical research excellence through the quest for novelty and collaboration. Learn more at www.crenc.org. Liaises with: Principal Investigator; University of Albert Einstein/NIH team, P.I, Programs/Research Director; CRENC programme teams; Banks and Suppliers; Auditors and the government. Purpose of Job The Research, Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for managing all aspects of the administration and finance function of IeDEA project and IeDEA studies and all related CRENC projects so that we achieve our objectives in line with funders policies and procedures. Responsible For The Research, Finance and Administration officer is a strategic position in the organization and reports directly to the IeDEA Principal Investigator and CRENC Executive Director (ED). He/she will be a hands-on and participative manager and will lead and develop an internal team to support the following areas: finance, business development and budgeting, human resources, administration, and IT. The Research, Finance and Administration Officer will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations as CRENC continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization. Main Duties & Responsibilities Financial System Ensure that country financial management systems and records are adequate to identify and protect the assets and interest of IeDEA project and the entire organization. Ensure that the current administrative systems enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the way assets are utilized. Ensure that the accounting package QuickBooks is maintained properly, and utilized in an appropriate and effective manner. Ensure that appropriate accounting system is being utilized. Carefully monitor and control cash flow and bank account ledgers to minimize the risk of fraud or misappropriation. Monitor all financial activities and keep CRENC’s Executive Director and Management Team advised of all situations which have the potential to negatively impact internal controls or financial management performance. Closely monitor and manage the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on budgets and expenditure. Participate in the review, monitoring and capacity building of on financial policies, processes and implementation. Ensure that partner finance reports are thoroughly reviewed in coordination with the respective Project/Programme staff. Financial Control, Compliance & Coordination Ensure adherence to organizational policies and national regulations. Collaborate with program teams to align financial planning with project objectives. Provide guidance to staff on financial, administrative, and procurement procedures. Maintain an effective and efficient system of internal controls which comply with funder’s financial guidelines. Review existing systems on an on-going basis to develop and improve internal controls, in compliance with funder’s policies and procedures. Ensure that all financial records and accounts are compiled in a timely and accurate manner and in line with international accounting standards and funder regulations. Ensure that the financial operations comply with legal and statutory requirements e.g. audit and financial reporting to all relevant national authorities. Ensure that management prepares the annual and revised budget and funder budgets, as accurately as possible. Prepare and manage budgets. Financial Reporting Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly reports for funders (using Financial Reporting Template (FRT)) as adopted with partners. Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial operations in the QuickBooks financial software on daily basis while respecting the cash and accrual system of reporting. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of mont