- 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
Responsable de la comptabilité, Douala, Cameroun
Responsibilities
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):
- 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