Prepare and submit SESAME reports to COBAC quarterly and annually
     Prepare and submit annual tax returns and statistics (DSF) to the tax department
     Calculate and be able to interpret mandatory prudential ratios as defined by the Banking Commission of the Central Africa (COBAC)
     Prepare financial statements (balance sheet and income statement)
     Manage supplier payments
     Identify and resolve invoicing issues and accounting discrepancies
     Perform financial analyzes and reports
     Prepare various periodic reports (daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounts)
     Oversee the validation of transactions and verification of their overall impact on general ledger (GL)


     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 the financial health of the company
     Validate accounting results in monthly, quarterly and annual closings
     Participate in internal and external audits
     Monitor banking and accounting operations
     Manage the treasury of the establishment (investments, mobilization of deposits, etc.)
     Monitor and manage end-of-month and year-end closing operations
     Perform other general accounting tasks

Minimum experience and qualifications

     At least a BAC +3 in accounting
     A professional certification in accounting (p. e.g., ACCA) will be an additional asset
     At least five (05) years of relevant professional experience acquired within a second category microfinance institution



Skills, abilities and personal qualities

    Knowledge (know-how):
        o Solid knowledge of Microfinance Accounting Plan
        o Solid understanding of SESAME reporting
        o Solid knowledge of statistical and tax management and reporting
        o Strong digital skills
        o Strong computer skills with strong mastery of MS Excel
        o Bilingual in English and French
        o Knowledge and ability to work with basic banking applications
        o Knowledge of relevant finance and microfinance laws
        o Mastery of administrative and accounting procedures relating to second category microfinance institutions
        o Mastery of management techniques
        o Attention to detail at a high level
        o Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
        o Ability to maintain a very high level confidentiality
     Behavioral skills (soft skills):
        o Honesty and integrity
        o Ability to make informed decisions
        o Demonstrate leadership and authority
        o Demonstrate responsibility and availability
        o Meticulous and precise
        o Demonstrate initiative and anticipation, as well as organizational and communication skills
        o Trustworthy and reliable