Job Opportunity: Accounting Clerk

GEORGETOWN GLOBAL HEALTH LLC
CAMEROON BRANCH OFFICE
350 METERS FROM THE BELGIAN EMBASSY JUNCTION, AFTER ONACC BASTOS,  
100 METERS FROM THE JAPANESE EMBASSY JUNCTION, BESIDE THE BELGIAN RESIDENCE
TEL: +237 696 984 002/ 676 156 023

Last updated on: October 6th, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview of GGH LLC:

The Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) serves countries to improve their population health and wellbeing and to safeguard against health-related threats by advancing the use of evidence and human-centered enterprise architecture on the path achieving equity and social justice.

To achieve this mission, we catalyze the uptake, spread, and implementation of innovations; triangulate data from different sources, and tailor visualization of the information for each audience; design and implement integrated service delivery models; support communities of practice to inform policy and practice through efficient data use and horizontal and vertical collaboration; disseminate best practices and evidence globally through open source learning networks; global, collaborative, multi-disciplinary build, and interprofessional networks; undertake research that is informed by local needs; and invest in local leadership to own, provide oversight, and sustain implemented interventions. Georgetown University, through CGHPI, is managing an award received from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) through funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to support HIV response efforts in Cameroon for achievement of HIV epidemic control to implement a program titled Translating Data and Evidence into Impact (TIDE).

Department: Operation
Position Title : Accounting Clerk
Reports to: Finance Manager
Location of Work: Center Region
Position Summary:

This position performs a variety of general accounting support tasks in within the program’s finance unit. S/he will also be responsible for recording business transactions, entering daily data into the general ledger system, ensuring files are complete and maintained as needed, and directly assists other accounting personnel. The accounting clerk will also assist and collaborate with the Finance Manager and Accountant on financial matters and ensure accuracy of all financial reporting. In addition, the position holder will generally be responsible for compliance oversight of the awards.

Specific Duties:

– Perform accounting and clerical functions to support supervisors.
– Research, track, and resolve accounting problems, and investigate questionable data.
– Compile and sort invoices and checks.
– Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
– Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (eg, disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable).
– Ensure daily posting of transactions into accounting software.
– Process travel and activities advances to staff and ensuring advance reconciliation in a timely manner and processing expense reports;
– Ensure appropriate and accurate filling (physical and electronic) of all the financial documents and vouchers generated within finance department.
– Ensure financial procedures are correctly followed in incurring expenses in line with organization approval processes.
– Prepare all relevant voucher and payment documents and ensure appropriate signature are in place before incurring expense.
– Accomplish other tasks as requested by the Finance Manager, Country Program Director, and various headquarters staff

Required Qualification:

– Basic Degree in accounting (ACCA or CPA will be an added advantage) with a minimum of one-year post qualification experience (working experience with International Organization will be an added advantage)
– Must be computer literate with an experience in at least an Accounting Package; knowledge of QuickBooks accounting package will be an added advantage
– Excellent knowledge of other computer software, MS Office and Excel especially
– Comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures and principles
– Must demonstrate a good understanding of Cameroon business environment
– Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
– Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team
– Must demonstrate attention to detail and ability to multi-task
– Must demonstrate ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information
– Must demonstrate high level of accuracy and efficiency
– Ability to communicate in French fluently; ability to communicate in English will be an added advantage but not mandatory

Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: October 6, 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time
Deadline: October 11, 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time

Instructions for Submitting Applications

1. All applications should be submitted electronically via this Link:  https://forms.gle/x7EfVtpwkCxeyJYu6
2 Please mention in the subject line of the email the position for which you are applying
3. All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas expected qualifications and experiences
4. Job-related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for the next step
5. All applicants should include daytime phone contact information
6. Deadline for application is the October 11, 2023, Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact through its local entity Georgetown Global Health Cameroon is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other status variable. Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact Does not charge any fees during its recruitment process.