Responsibilities

  •  Prepare and submit SESAME reports to COBAC quarterly and annually
  •  Prepare and submit Annual Tax Declarations (DSF) to the tax department
  •  Calculate and be able to interpret mandatory prudential ratios as defined by the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC)
  •  Prepare the Financial Statement (balance sheet and income statement)
  •  Manage suppliers’ payments
  •  Identify and resolve invoicing issues and accounting discrepancies
  •  Perform financial analysis and reporting
  •  Prepare various periodic reports (daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually)
  •  Oversee the validation of transactions and verification of their overall impact on the general ledger accounts
  •  Analyze and justify GL accounts
  •  Prepare Performance Management Dashboards
  •  Perform bank and other accounting reconciliations
  •  Prepare and manage the budget
  •  Develop and propose accounting procedures and policies
  •  Report to management on business operations and financial health
  •  Validate accounting results in monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
  •  Participate in internal and external audits
  •  Monitor banking and accounting operations
  •  Manage the institution’s treasury (investments, deposit mobilization, etc.)
  •  Monitor and manage month-end and year-end closing operations
  •  Perform other general accounting tasks

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

  •  At least a bachelor’s degree in accounting
  •  Professional Certification in accounting (e.g. ACCA) will be an added advantage
  •  At least five (05) years of relevant work experience gained from a category II microfinance institution

Skills Capabilities and Personal Attributes

  • Knowledge (Know-How):
    • o Solid knowledge of the Microfinance Accounting Plan
    • o Solid understanding of SESAME reporting
    • o Strong knowledge of tax management and reporting
    • o Strong numerical skills
    • o Strong computer skills with high proficiency in MS Excel
    • o Bilingual in English and French
    • o Knowledge of and the ability to work with core banking applications
    • o Knowledge of relevant finance and microfinance laws
    • o Mastery of administrative and accounting procedures relating to category II microfinance institutions
    • o Mastery of Management Techniques
    • o High-level attention to detail and accuracy
    • o Able to work independently and meet deadlines
    • o Ability to maintain a very high level of confidentiality
  •  Behavioral Skills (soft skills):
    • o Honesty and integrity
    • o Ability to make sound decisions
    • o Demonstrate leadership and authority
    • o Demonstrate responsibility and availability
    • o Be meticulous and precise
    • o Show initiative and anticipation, as well as organizational and communication skills
    • o Trustworthy, reliable and accountable

Location: Douala

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