World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is looking for a Senior Risk and Compliance Officer

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the
Earth? Working with WWF could be the 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 Country Offices in Cameroon and Republic of Congo (RoC), we are looking for a
dynamic and committed Senior Risk and Compliance Officer.
Reports to: Country Director
Location: Yaoundé or Brazzaville
Duration: Two (02) years
Mission of the Department
To ensure a high-performing WWF CCO & WWF RoC with efficient and effective Financial and
Accounting operations and systems, as well as sound management of financial resources to
deliver conservation activities. The department ensures that an efficient and effective internal
control management and solid financial basis are established, supporting the office in ensuring
compliance with WWF International policies, donor regulations, and national laws, while
identifying and managing operational and strategic risks.
Major Functions
● Under the Country Director’s supervision, works in collaboration with the Finance &
Administration departments and relevant stakeholders to assess the implementation and
monitoring of the internal control framework.
● Supports the Finance & Administration Manager in improving the overall financial
management of WWF CCO & WWF RoC hosted projects, reaching and maintaining a
high level of performance about the KPIs and Dashboard indicators set out for both
countries.
● Ensures internal control system reviews for field offices are conducted according to an
agreed work plan and reports any potential risk to the Country Director.
● Ensures all WWF CCO & WWF RoC implementing partners comply with WWF standards
and that all financial management policies are adhered to in the projects.
● Ensures effective implementation of all financial policies, procedures, and legal
requirements in the Programme Offices, so that policies are adapted where necessary to
comply with the national laws.
● Assists the finance teams in streamlining financial processes and procedures in WWF
CCO & WWF RoC and promotes new financial initiatives and requirements.
● Assesses training and capacity-building needs for finance and key non-finance staff and
defines appropriate actions and implementation plans. Assists in conducting training
sessions and evaluates their added value.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure an environment of effective controls and compliance in WWF CCO & WWF RoC through:
● Ensuring the WWF CCO & WWF RoC Risk and Management Registers are updated with
quarterly follow-up of actions to mitigate identified risks.
● Ensuring risk mitigation plans are in place.
● Monitoring project implementation and compliance with WWF International’s policies,
procedures, donor requirements, and the risk and control framework.
● Conducting regular reviews at country field projects to identify control gaps and areas of
non-compliance with country policies and procedures.
● Supporting projects to implement effective processes ensuring full compliance with WWF
International policies and procedures.
● Preparing and coordinating internal/external audits. Leading self-internal audits per the
Field Operations Manual (FOM).
● Supporting coordination of management responses to audit findings.
● Monitoring the implementation of all audit and compliance reviews in WWF RoC, based
on a shared resource framework approved between both countries.
● Planning at least two self-audits (compliance reviews) per year in WWF RoC, depending
on the shared resources framework.
● Develop and roll out training, tools, and support for the Programme Offices:
● Propose to top management best practices to improve financial performance in key
areas including cost recovery, budgeting and forecasting, balance sheet analysis, and
cash flow management.
● Support initiatives to implement financial best practices in the Programme Offices.
● Perform other related duties as requested by the Country Director.
Profile:
Required Qualifications
● Accounting certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) or master’s degree in international business or
finance, or MBA.
● At least five (05) years of financial and accounting experience.● Minimum 02 years of management experience with a proven record of working in
multicultural and decentralized teams.
● Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and budgeting.
● Experience with implementing new processes and systems.
● Previous NGO experience and international exposure are assets.
● Knowledge of the WWF Network is an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
● Solid knowledge of financial management and control policies.
● Excellent analytical and risk management skills.
● High level of accountability and commitment to excellence.
● Strong project management and organizational skills.
● Ability to train and simplify complex financial concepts.
● Strong interpersonal skills to interact with and influence senior management and crossfunctional teams.
● Experience working in diverse cultural settings.
● Capacity to drive change and encourage high performance.
● Decisive, proactive, collaborative, and an excellent communicator.
● Fluent in written and spoken English and French.
● Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
● Willingness to travel to field projects.
● Passionate about conservation and sustainable development.
● Adheres to WWF’s core values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
Working relationships
Internal:
● Works with Project Managers, PAFOs, and Programme Portfolio Finance Supervisors to
achieve unit goals.
● Regular interaction with Regional and International Finance Units.
External:
● External auditors and consultants.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are
anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to
organizational needs.
How to apply:
Apply through the link:
https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/apply_for_a_job/  (with a computer, please do not
use a mobile phone).
Choose job J185Deadline for applications: 01st September 2025.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only shortlisted
applications will be contacted for further consideration. If you have not been contacted, consider
your application unsuccessful.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.