CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a:
Accountant
Overview
CIFOR-ICRAF will be implementing the CASEVE-GTI project (Green and Resilient Northern Cameroon – Integrated Landscape Governance) between July 2023 and June 2028. We will use an integrated landscape management approach to solve the triple challenge of (i) supporting a growing population, (ii) preserving biodiversity, and (iii) mitigating and adapting to climate change. The intended impact of this action is a more inclusive territorial governance that promotes conflict prevention. We are hence looking for an Accountant to prepare financial transactions reports for Garoua-based and other projects, and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
Summary of responsibilities
Finance Tasks:
- Review all supporting documents for the three projects Resinoc/Caseve-GTI/Innovacc
- Receive & review all invoices for Resinoc, Innovacc & Caseve-GTI processed in Garoua.
- Review and post into OCS, payments to staff and third parties If ≤ $5,000 by ensuring all supporting documents and approvals are accurate.
- Review and post into OCS, Travel Advances for staff, PhD students and other interns If ≤ $5,000 after approval.
- Review and post into OCS, workshop/training budgets If ≤ $5,000
- Review the accuracy of monthly expenditure reports and highlight issues arising for follow up.
- Review and post staff/partner advances liquidations (TECs) into the GL If ≤ $5,000
- Enter annual budgets for Resinoc/ Caseve-GTI/ Innovacc into OCS (planner) after approval by the Sr Finance Officer, Cameroon, and the budget holders.
- Prepare monthly budget versus actuals (BvA) for Resinoc/ Caseve-GTI/ Innovacc projects, submit for approval of Senior Finance Officer and share with budget holders.
- Gather required supporting documents for VAT reimbursement and share with Yaoundé Office by 15th of the next month.
Treasury Management:
- Approve petty cash advance request for CASEVE-GTI project.
- Review & post petty cash expenses report weekly.
- Approve & post Petty Cash replenishment.
- Review petty cash paid vouchers.
- Conduct petty cash surprise count end make a report.
- Gather and send to Yaoundé Office monthly cash need for the office.
Payroll Management:
- Ensure that all staff receive their salaries on time and report to the Yaoundé office any abnormality or problem.
Administration.
- Coordinate the filing of finance and administrative documents and upload to SharePoint.
- Represent finance in the procurement selection committee meetings.
- Review quarterly inventory of fixed assets done by the logistician.
Reporting.
- Prepare the analysis of staff and partners’ advance accounts monthly and submit for the approval of the Senior Finance Officer.
- Ensure all corrective journals are done on time to clear outstanding advances (exchange differences, reversals…).
- Prepare 1st draft of donors’ financial reports for RESINOC, CASEVE-GTI, INNOVACC, (and others as required) and submit timely to the Senior Finance Officer for review and next steps.
Auditing.
- Gather and share on time all financial documents required by auditors.
- Keep copy of former audit reports.
Requirements
- At least 1st Degree (or BAC + 4) in Accounting and Finance management.
- Basic knowledge of an organization’s finance systems and policies.
- IT competent particularly in MS office and Excel and good keyboard skills.
- A professional and flexible approach to work, with the ability to prioritize.
- Experience in delivering customer service.
- Attention to details.
- 5 years’ work experience in a similar environment providing finance support to a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
Personal attributes and competencies:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and team player.
- Adherence to high quality of work.
- Ability to take initiative and think outside the box.
- Mastery of French with a good command in English language; Experience of working in an international organization would be an advantage.
Terms and conditions
- This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currencycommensurate with skills and experience.
- The duty station will be in Garoua, North region of Cameroon CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.
How to apply
Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
- A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations.
- A detailed and updated curriculum vitae.
- The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone and email addresses.
- The application deadline is 30th September 2023.
- We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.
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