The Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation   ‘s mission is to   catalyze Africa’s economic transformation   with a focus on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health and the implementation of progressive policies. which together create economic opportunity for all.

The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is looking to recruit an experienced Accounting Assistant to assist with general bookkeeping and accounting operations. This full-time position will be based in Yaoundé

Expectations of the accounting assistant

• Processes payment vouchers and makes journal entries in accordance with the foundations operations manual;
• Monitors project budget entries and ensures expenditures are within project budget;
• File all documents sent and received in the finance department;
• Facilitates all field payments during various activities (trainings, workshops, etc.)
• Compile monthly, annual and annual budgets and prepare budget executions;
• Systematically file all disbursement supporting documents no later than the following month and perform cash reconciliations;

• Assist in the preparation of donor financial reports on time in accordance with the donor agreement, in collaboration with the accountant of the foundations;
• Prepare bank reconciliation at the end of each month.
• Scan and submit supporting documents with the financial report as requested by donors;
• Help with payroll management;
• Assist in the declaration and payment of CNPS and taxes;
• Prepares quarterly and annual financial reports in collaboration with the foundations accountant.
• Assist in posting transactions in QuickBooks.

Qualifications/skills required

• Accounting;
• Reporting skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Oriented towards deadlines;
• Privacy;
• Management of time.

Training and experience required

• Bilingual candidates (English and French) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance;
• Minimum 3 years of accounting/finance experience. (Preferably in an NGO);
• Experience with financial reporting requirements;
• Experience working with multiple donors;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team would be an advantage;
• Willingness to move to Yaoundé

Application process

All applications will be completed ONLINE using the  online application portal  . To complete your application, you will need:

• A one-page cover letter indicating your interest in the position (in PDF)

• A curriculum vitae / CV (in PDF)

• A professional photo

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis (beginning September 19, 2022) and will continue until all positions are filled.