Joycelyne Esah Buh
Yaounde
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented Finance and Administrative Professional with over four years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, reporting, and compliance within United Nations agencies, non-governmental, and private organizations. Strong background in accounting operations, treasury and cash management, donor compliance, and administrative support. Proven ability to support operational strategies, ensure sound financial controls, and contribute to knowledge sharing within multicultural and international work environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Assistant
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Yaoundé, Cameroon
05.2025 - Current
- Support the implementation of UNDP operational and financial strategies in line with corporate policies and procedures.
- Provide accounting and administrative support to the Finance Unit, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Support the functioning of the cost-recovery system and proper allocation of indirect costs.
- Ensure effective cash and treasury management at the Country Office level.
- Identify, verify, and record receipts; create deposits and ensure timely revenue application.
- Support timely processing of financial transactions in compliance with UNDP rules and regulations.
- Contribute to knowledge building and knowledge sharing within the Country Office through documentation and best practices.
Finance Officer
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
Yaoundé, Cameroon
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared financial statements and ensured donor and internal compliance.
- Monitored budgets and tracked expenditures across multiple projects.
- Supported preparation of budget proposals and collaborated on financial planning.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly cash, bank, receivables, and payables reconciliations.
- Ensured chronological archiving of financial documents for audit readiness.
- Assisted in pre-audit preparations, including reconciling grant reports.
- Verified consistency of supporting documents with budget lines and grant agreements.
Admin / HR / Finance Officer
Development Initiatives International (DEVIIN)
Buea, Cameroon
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Managed payroll and maintained accurate expense tracking.
- Coordinated procurement, travel logistics, and administrative functions.
- Supported staff expense reimbursements and followed up on outstanding advances.
- Monitored equipment usage and maintained stock movement logs.
- Implemented a new filing system to improve financial document traceability.
Finance Officer
LUKMEF Cameroon
Buea, Cameroon
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Maintained accurate and timely financial records in compliance with organizational policies.
- Managed payroll for over 70 staff, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance.
- Conducted bank and third-party reconciliations.
- Supported proposal development and partner capacity building initiatives.
- Coordinated vendor payments and ensured timely invoice processing.
- Conducted routine control of accounts receivable/payable and bank operations.
- Prepared donor-compliant financial reports (UNICEF, UNFPA, GIZ, etc.), including forecasts and budget tracking.
Education
MBA - Accounting and Finance
University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon01.2021
B.Sc. - Accounting
University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon01.2016
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Budgeting: Budget preparation, monitoring, donor compliance, and policy implementation
- Accounting & Treasury Operations: Cash management, bank reconciliations, revenue recording, and cost recovery
- Systems & Tools: QuickBooks, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Quantum, PowerBI, OMNIPLUS
- Donor & UN Compliance: Strong knowledge of UN and international donor financial rules and procedures
- Document Management: Chronological filing, audit readiness, and records management
- Audit & Controls: Pre-audit preparation, document verification, and internal control checks
Custom
Available upon request.
Certification
- McKinsey Forward Program – McKinsey & Company (Core workplace skills: problem solving, structured thinking, communication, adaptability, and digital collaboration)
- Nonprofit Accounting – NonProfitReady.org
- Financial Management for Development Professionals – Humanitarian Leadership Academy
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) – UNICEF
- Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics – Save the Children
- Introduction to Human Resource Management in Humanitarian Contexts – Humanitarian Leadership Academy
- Introduction to Managing Projects in Humanitarian Settings – Save the Children
Languages
English: Full professional proficiency
French: Good working knowledge
Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Finance Assistant
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
05.2025 - Current
Finance Officer
Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)
03.2024 - 05.2025
Admin / HR / Finance Officer
Development Initiatives International (DEVIIN)
01.2024 - 03.2024
Finance Officer
LUKMEF Cameroon
05.2021 - 12.2023
MBA - Accounting and Finance
University of Buea
B.Sc. - Accounting
University of Buea