PERMANENT CONTROLLERS – MUFID Union – Mutual Financial Development, Cameroon

1- Context and justification
The UNION OF FINANCIAL MUTUALS FOR DEVELOPMENT (MUFID UNION COOP CA) is the umbrella body of a network of 120 MUFIDs and service points present in the ten regions of Cameroon. Created on October 30, 2019 during the Constitutive General Assembly
held at the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé and approved by the Cameroon Monetary Authority on April 22, 2020, after the Conforming Opinion of the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC), MUFID UNION, in accordance with COBAC regulations, provides technical and financial assistance
to affiliated MUFIDs which are approved by the Monetary Authority, after the Conforming Opinion of COBAC and the first of which opened its doors in 1992.

➢ Ambitions
A major player in Microfinance in Cameroon, the MUFID network aims to become:
• Leader in agricultural and rural financing in Cameroon;
• A major player in the financial inclusion of populations, the financing of micro,
small and medium-sized enterprises, and in development
To achieve these ambitions, MUFID UNION is acquiring competent staff tostrengthen its General Management staff. With this in mind, it is lookingfor three competent and experienced Permanent Controllers to join itsdynamic team. 2- Missions The Permanent Controller’s mission is to provide, through his control activities withinthe MUFID network, objective assurance on the degree of control of its operations andinherent risks. He ensures compliance and respect for legal andregulatory standards, management procedures within the network and contributes to improving theprofitability of Affiliates. This key role consists of ensuring the compliance and performance ofthe company’s internal processes, particularly with regard to the management ofinformation systems.• Code: 25002• Publication date: 01/24/2025• Job title: 03 Permanent Controllers (M/F)• Place of assignment: Yaoundé• Admissibility deadlines: February 4, 2025•

Type of contract: CDICALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE RECRUITMENT OFFIVE PERMANENT CONTROLLERS 

3- Job description ➢ Development and deployment of the internal control system• Organize and lead the internal control system (definition of objectives, awareness andmobilization of stakeholders, work planning, development of benchmarks);• Participate in the definition of general guidelines in conjunction with the General Management, (annual roadmaps, internal notes, presentation support, etc.);
• Analyze risks (information and update of risk mapping in conjunction with
managers and various field stakeholders);
• Participate in the implementation of control activities and analysis of the results obtained
• Develop, update and manage the implementation of the action plan;
• Promote understanding of the issues and discernment of operational staff by disseminating
tools, training and exchanging best practices;
• Organize, draft and update internal control documentation (
functional organization charts, procedural notes, control plan, control grids,
internal control charter, etc.);
• Produce reports and periodically evaluate the internal control system;
• Etc.

➢ Execute the annual control and compliance plan
• Implement the Control plan duly validated by General Management and
approved by the Audit Committee;
• Monitor the proper application of the Conventions, Standards and Texts in force;
• Control the processes and procedures of all activities within the Affiliated MUFIDs • Regularly and permanently carry out controls in the MUFIDs in order to guarantee the regularity, sincerity, validity of the operations carried out, compliance with other due diligence related to the monitoring of risks of all kinds associated with the operations; • Ensure that the specific risk analysis has been conducted rigorously; • Implement the instructions and guidelines in terms of Ethics and Compliance, particularly in the context of the fight against money laundering and terrorism, the fight against fraud and the fight against corruption; • Organize training and awareness-raising activities in the field of compliance and other areas deemed necessary for the effectiveness of the system; • Participate in the production and updating, annually, of a risk map; • Etc. 4- Control of Information Systems • Evaluate and guarantee the compliance of information systems with COBAC standards and regulations; • Identify potential risks related to information systems and propose corrective actions ; • Set up internal control systems to guarantee the reliability of IT data and the security of sensitive information; • Participate in internal audits and the evaluation of business processes;

• Monitor the evolution of information systems and propose improvements to
optimize information flows.
• Etc.
5- Qualification and Training:
• BAC + 3 minimum in, Audit Management Control, Accounting, Management, Finance,
Information Systems or in a similar field;
• Age group: 25 minimum;
• Fluent expression in French and English as an asset.
6- Experience and Skills
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position, ideally in a
microfinance or banking institution, with a good command of
information systems;

• In-depth knowledge of internal control standards (COSO, COBIT, etc.);
• Strong skills in data analysis and report preparation;
• Ability to work in a team, meet deadlines and communicate effectively;
• Ability to work independently and take initiatives;
• Excellent knowledge of commercial law, OHADA law;
• Have specialized knowledge of banking regulations and the
microfinance sector in the CEMAC zone;
• Knowledge of information systems control standards (ISO 27001);
• Excellent knowledge of Information System Control;
• Perfect mastery of IT tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher) and
Banking software (Cloudbank, etc.).
7- Human qualities:
• Very sharp sense of interpersonal relationships;
• Be rigorous and have excellent analytical and synthesis skills;
• Have excellent writing and oral communication skills;
• Have a high sense of listening and understanding of operational staff;
• Be solution/result oriented.

8- Submission conditions
All candidates must send their CV and cover letter addressed to the
General Manager of MUFID UNION (indicating your salary expectations) to the following address:
recrutement@mufidunion.cm and mention the title of the position in the subject line.
Deadline for the admissibility of applications: February 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
For more information, visit our website www.mufidunion.com

Recruitment notice: 03 PERMANENT CONTROLLERS

UNION DES MUTUELLES FINANCIERES DE DEVELOPPEMENT
MUTUAL FINANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT UNION
www.mufidunion.com
COOP-CA (Cooperative Society with Board of Directors)
1st category Microfinance Institution governed by Regulation
No. 01/17/CEMAC/UMAC/COBAC of 09/27/2017
Registration Certificate No.: 19/160/CMR/CE/02/011/UCO/036004/036004000 of 11/22/2020
Compliant Notice COBAC D-2019/641 of December 17, 2019 Approval: No.: 00000296/MINFI of April 22, 2020
 BP.: 6560 YAOUNDÉ  Tel.: (237) 242 06 61 7O E-mail: info@mufidunion.com

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