ACCOUNTANT

The Accountant will be expected to perform accounting functions and conducts the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data and records of financial transactions.

He/She will review and consolidate Country Office financials on a monthly basis, processes and records journal entries, cash receipts/field cash management and wire payments.

Maintains general ledger accounts and supporting sub-ledgers and produces various accounting reports.

The position will be based in Bafoussam, Cameroon and will report to the Finance Manager.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Applies accounting principles and practices to a limited range of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and/or other fiscal functions. 
• Provides support for field programs by conducting live meeting training on financial systems and processes.
• Works with Global Program Management (GPM) staff to help them understand the financial aspects of the assigned Country Offices.
• Reviews Country Office monthly financial reports for month end closings involving cash and travel reconciliations, accuracy of reports, and cost allowances.
• Work may include reconciliation of accounts or reports, examination of various financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines, and maintenance of subsidiary ledgers.
• Assists in various financial analysis projects and closure of accounting records.
• Reconciles US based sub recipients with the General Ledger accounts.
• Prepares reports and statements requiring interpretation and analysis
• Reviews inter department cash requests and journal entries.
• Assists with internal and external audit request.
• Prepares field office risk assessment reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in public accounting firm or a large company
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills. Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and French.
• Prior team lead experience preferred. Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Exceptional skills in automated accounting systems and use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Excellent record of accurate and on-time reporting to donor agencies.
• Knowledge in generally-accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control principles.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with NGO partners, community-based organizations and international donor agencies.
• Explains basic accounting trends and variations from prior periods, budget and/or forecast. Resolves basic issues with ledger accounts and internal policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of system functionality to provide answers for financial requests.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of financial management expertise.
• Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in French and English.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume workflow.
• For Cameroon nationals or individuals with due authorization to work in Cameroon only.

Intéressé(e)  par cette offre ? Prière de postuler directement dans notre site web : www.emploiservice.cm ou à l’adresse suivante : interim@emploiservice.cm au plus tard le 31 Mars 2020.

La référence de votre dossier de candidature portera la mention : ACC_06032020