Financial Reporting and Control Officer – UBA Cameroun S.A. – United Bank for Africa, Douala

Job title: Financial Reporting and Control Officer

Department: FINCON

Reporting Line: Team Lead Financial Reporting & Control

Location: Douala

Number of Position: 01

Roles & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of TL Financial Reporting & Control, Prepares and declare spectra on a monthly basis with accuracy.
Assists in the preparation and declaration of balance of payment on a quarterly basis with accuracy.

Assists in financial analysis activities to provide interpretation of past, present and forecasted results of the company relating to all aspects of the Income Statement, along with providing explanation of results.
Assist in preparation of statutory financials and group reporting consolidated financial statements.
Under the supervision of the TL, prepares reporting pack as per IFRS bi-annually.
Assist in the preparation of ETAT GH on a bi-annual basis.
Assist in the preparation of combined spectra following IFRS on a monthly basis.
Daily analysis of the trial balance with documented issues raised and solved.

Assist to drive external audits and assist in preparing data for rating agencies.
Assists the Finance Team with the creation, implementation and maintenance of comprehensive accounting policy documents to improve clarity and consistency.
Other ad hoc regulatory reporting preparation ( cerber reports, group reports, local regulatory requirements).

Knowledge

Familiarity with consolidating financials for parent companies with subsidiaries and understanding group reporting procedures.
Knowledge of key financial ratios (liquidity ratios, profitability ratios, solvency ratios) and how to use them to assess company performance.

Skills

Strong knowledge in CEMAC accounting Chart (PCEC).
Knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, OHADA).
Ability to work end-to-end with minimal supervision.

Ability to maintain high accuracy in financial data and reporting.
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
Strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies and areas for financial improvement

Key Performance Indicator

Timeliness of Financial Reports (100% of reports completed by specified deadlines).
Percentage of reports with no significant errors or corrections required after submission (98-100% accuracy).

Education Requirements

Minimum of a first degree
Professional Certification is an advantage

 Experience

2 to 5 years minimum in Financial Reporting role in a Commercial bank in CEMAC.

Application submission

Candidates should send their resume and motivation letter to hcmrecruitcameroon@ubagroup.com, with the heading “Financial Reporting and Control Officer” Later February 6, 2025

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to proceed to the interview stage.

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