Jobs at PECCU-BOD PECTEN EMPLOYEES COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION Cameroon: an Internal Controller.

As part of the reinforcement of its working capacities, PECTEN EMPLOYEES COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION (PECCU – BOD) is recruiting an Internal Controller.
Number of staff: 01
Place of work: Douala

Missions:
Placed under the responsibility of the Board of Directors and Director General, the main missions of the Internal Controller is intended to find errors, problems or breaches of policy and procedure before the consequences of such incidences are severe or have a major effect on our MFI. Internal audits can also help to identify new or unrecognized risks.

Responsibilities:  
1. Reviews reconciliation of accounts and banks
2. Reviews tax file/ annual tax returns, or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
3. Reviews preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and/or reports required by regulatory agencies.
4. Reviews activities of employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
5. Reviews all delegation of authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.

6. Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
7. Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
8. Receive and record requests for disbursements; authorize disbursements in accordance with policies and procedures.
9. Monitor financial activities and details such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
10. Monitor the performance of accounting and other financial staff; recommend and implement personnel actions such as promotions and dismissals.
11. Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel in order to facilitate financial activities.

Required skills:
• Good knowledge of financial analysis;
• Good knowledge of the microfinance or banking sector, Cameroon tax laws, OHADA and COBAC Accounting principles.
• Strong strategy and implementation skills;
• Fraud and Operational Risk;
• Good knowledge of office tools: Word and Excel.

Required profile:  
• Behavioral skills:
• Integrity and sense of moral values;
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product;
• Analytical and synthesis skills;
• Excellent verbal and written Communicational skills;
• Team work;
• Open-mindedness and dynamism.

Education:
• Minimum BAC+4/5 in Accounting, Banking, Finance or other related disciplines;
• Minimum 3-5 years internal control experience in a financial institution or audit firm is desirable.
• English–French bilingualism would be an asset.

HOW TO APPLY?
Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter specifying your city of residence to: rh.recrutement0623@gmail.com
Deadline for receipt of applications: As soon as possible