CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a: Accountant

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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