The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Project Finance Analyst Professional Intern (readvertisement)

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working with WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime:
All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.
What we do:
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.
For our Cameroon Country Office, we are looking for a dynamic and committed Project Finance Analyst Intern who will support Project Finance Analyst Department activities.
Reports to: Project Finance Analyst
Location: Yaounde, Cameroon
Duration: Six (06) months
Mission of the Department:
In a spirit of excellence, integrity, and dedication, the Finance Department is committed to providing timely, accurate, clear and complete information, and support for Conservation Department’s overall goals to be achieved by the Cameroon Country Office (CCO).
Major functions:
The Intern corrects, processes and reconciles a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, programme billings, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers; review and code financial information; prepare and process documents to disburse funds, make deposits and prepare reports; compile and review information for accuracy; and maintain records. Work is performed by applying knowledge of accounting terminology and using spreadsheets and/or automated accounting systems.
The intern performs a range of accounting assignments while learning the methods, processes and procedures of the work.
The job duties listed below are typical examples of the work that could be performed by the intern in his assignments.
Major duties:
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Contribute to making sure that all financial transactions are carried out and recorded in accordance with WWF standard financial procedures and in adherence with donor’s requirements.
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Reception, verification and validation of accounting documents.
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Prepare all requests for payments and ensure proper justification of expenses if necessary.
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Contribute to all external and internal audits with auditors concerned.
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Contribute to the preparation of interim and financial reports for donors and check the consistency with narrative reports.
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Contribute to following up the report’s submission by the program administrators/ PFA.
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Contribute to follow up the global projects’ dashboard.

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Perform other related duties as required.
Profile:
Required Qualifications and Experience
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Degree in Accounting/finance or a related field is required.
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At least one (1) year of professional experience in financial accounting.
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Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications, particularly advanced level in MS excel is required.
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Experience in using ERP system is highly desirable.
Required Skills and Competencies
Some knowledge in the area listed below is required at the entry level, developing knowledge is required at the intermediate level, considerable knowledge is required at the experienced level and thorough knowledge is required at the advanced level.
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Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices.
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Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
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Knowledge of spreadsheets and database software.
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Knowledge of general record keeping and filing systems.
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Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines.
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Avoir une bonne maitrise d’Excel.
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Être intuitif et à l’écoute des instructions données.
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High ethics and a personal commitment to transparency and accountability.
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Adherence to WWF’s values, Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
Working Relationships:
Internal – CCO Finance staff, Finance and Administrative Manager, WWF Cameroon staffs.
External – N/A.
This job advert covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from intern. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
How to apply:
1) Follow the link: https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/apply_for_a_job/ (with a computer, please do not use a mobile phone)
2) Choose the job J198 – Project Finance Analyst Professional Intern
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Answer to the google form questionnaire
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After filling the questionnaire, send your CV and cover letter via the email address recruit-cam@wwfcam.org. Please mention your name and the job reference in the email subject line. Example: Nana – J198
Deadline for applications: 20th October 2025.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for follow-up.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce