•  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

•  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

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

Location: Douala