Specialist, Operations accounting

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

What We Do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured.

Location: flexible in England, Africa and Asia Pacific. WWF International global recruitment team are exclusively managing this vacancy. We kindly ask that you do not contact the local office regarding this position. If you do not hear from us within one month after the vacancy post is closed, you are most likely not selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

Enabling WWF mission delivery through the continuous pursuit of the optimum balance between efficiency and effectiveness with respect to internal systems, tools, and processes. This will be achieved via the delivery of a high standard of: strategic financial management, effective digital solutions, proactive risk management, quality guidance, advice, and communication of both regulatory and internal standards requirements all through an inclusive people-centered lens.

2 MAJOR FUNCTIONS

For WWF International and its Country Offices, supporting day-to-day financial operations, assisting with account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Gathering financial data for reporting purposes, assisting in the preparation of regular financial reports, and contributing to the maintenance of accurate financial records. Identifying opportunities for process improvements, assisting with audits, and collaborating with other departments to ensure the smooth functioning of financial operations. Supporting the senior specialist in implementing and managing financial systems and controls.

3 Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
• Reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Contribute to identifying process improvement opportunities within operational accounting to increase efficiency and minimize errors.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, and escalate issues when needed.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, ensuring accurate data and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Collaborate with other teams to support smooth financial operations and provide relevant financial data for decision-making.
• Help maintain financial systems, ensuring accurate data entry and resolving system-related issues.
• Provide support for audit preparations and compliance reviews by ensuring the availability of required documentation.
• Maintain a high level of financial accuracy and help team members understand operational procedures.
• Be flexible in handling various operational accounting tasks and adapt to changing business needs.
• Backing up other members of the accounting unit where necessary.
• Carries out other duties, as and when required, assisting with ad hoc projects and tasks as requested by the Head, of Accounting.

4 PROFILE

Required Qualifications.

• A university degree in finance/accounting or minimum a commercial diploma or equivalent, possibly with an emphasis on Accounting and Finance (e.g. "Handelsakademie", commercial school, Bachelor Economics / Accounting);
• A minimum of five years' experience in finance & administration in a multi-cultural environment.

Required Skills and Competencies.

• Excellent team player, diplomatic, and an aptitude for solving problems in a logical, constructive way, excellent communication skills to work with stakeholders from different cultures and functions;
• The position demands flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office, management information systems, Oracle, and financial reporting systems (Noetix) an advantage;
• Excellent proficiency in English;
• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

5 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal.

All staff in WWF International and country offices, other WWF offices' finance departments.

External.

Suppliers, auditors, and software consultants.

Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Deadline for applications: 11 January 2026

Work permit restrictions may apply

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace