JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Accountant, CoSMO Project

Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC)
Supervisor: Senior Accountant, COSMO Project
City, Country: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Number of positions: 01

 

 

 

Desired start date: January 05, 2023 (subject to funding)
Project duration: 5 years ( 2023-2028)
Duration of contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

ABOUT THE CENC
The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC) is the seat of the Catholic Church in Cameroon, where the promotion of human dignity is at the center of the concerns of the Sustainable Development Goals. The CENC works to ensure the dignity of the human being, the common good, the subsidiarity and the solidarity of all humans. The development work of the CENC in Cameroon is accomplished through access to quality education, health, the promotion of the commitment of the faithful to the reduction of inequalities and the empowerment of vulnerable groups.

 

 

SUMMARY OF THE CoSMO PROJECT
The CoSMO Project(Consolidating Systems and Services for the Management of Orphans and Vulnerable Children), a 5-year term of approximately US$33 million, is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It will cover at least 68 health districts in the 10 regions of Cameroon. The program will be implemented by a consortium of local organizations led by the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC) from January 1, 2023.
The OVC (Orphans and Vulnerable Children) program addresses the challenges of the sustainable care of OVC by strengthening the capacities of the Government of the Republic of Cameroon (GRC), civil society, communities and households to provide care and quality support to children infected and affected by HIV in Cameroon. Under the leadership of CENC, sub-recipient partners, the Government of Cameroon and other stakeholders will work collaboratively to reach approximately 65,000 OVC and their families in health districts across the country with high HIV burden. The program consists of HIV prevention and case-finding activities for OVC, as well as

 

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Senior Accountant, the Project Accountant will provide effective accounting support to the team implementing the CoSMO project at the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon. Accounting support is crucial to help the CENC/CoSMO project team manage the office and oversee partners in carrying out processes and delivering services in a high quality program serving poor and vulnerable populations. Within
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an experienced finance team, the Accountant will provide quality support by applying clearly defined accounting and financial principles, processes, procedures, norms and standards, and by reporting on financial activities in accordance with rules and regulations CENC and USAID. This will help ensure fully compliant management. The Project Accountant will also support capacity building of implementing partners.

Make accounting entries on each supporting document and ensure that accounting and financial procedures are followed before the disbursement of funds:
Prepare monthly reconciliation of cash, bank and safe; Manage the administrative correspondence of the accounting department (suppliers, service providers, etc.);
Receive all payment requests and verify that supporting documents are correct, appropriate and free from anomalies and submit them for validation;
Manage the administrative correspondence of the accounting department (suppliers, service providers, etc.);
Maintain a rigorous filing system for all transactions carried out under his responsibility;
Record accounting operations according to OHADA rules;
Liaise between the Organization and the administrative and tax entities if necessary:
Assist in the development of capacity building plans based on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations in accounting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance or any other related discipline. A Master’s degree would be a plus.
Minimum of 03 years of professional experience in work accounting / volunteer experience as an Accountant or in a similar position in a recognized institution / NGO, Practical knowledge of budget development and management.
Experience in HIV/AIDS projects/programs is a plus preferably OVC projects and USAID/PEPFAR experience in general.
Proficiency in Excel and experience in Word
Knowledge of TOM2PRO accounting software Personal
qualities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
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• Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French.
trips to Cameroon.

Internal: CENC/CoSMO Project Finance and Operations staff
External: CoSMO project sub-recipient-implementing partner staff

They are anchored in the values, the guiding principles, the mission of the Catholic Church and of the CENC. They are required of each staff member to fulfill their responsibilities and achieve the desired results. These are:
Respect for the dignity of the human person
Respect for the common good
Respect for the principle of subsidiarity Respect for the principle of solidarity
Trust in all relationships
Professional fulfillment
Partnership
Responsibility
Integrity
Responsibility and management
Strategic spirit
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position, NCPC’s talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. NCPC is an equal opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY
Files MUST include:
l . Motivation letter addressed to the Secretary General of the CENC;
2. CV of maximum pages;
3. List of at least 3 references, one of which must be a leader of a religious/denominational community
4. Proof of relevant academic/professional qualifications
5. Proof of work experience.

You can apply by sending your applications to the following address:
recruitment@necc-cenc.orq
Mentioning “Accountant — CoSMO Project” in the subject
line Deadline for receipt of applications: 1 5/12/2022 at midnight Cameroon time. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Applications from women are encouraged.

 

This position is reserved for Cameroonian nationals only.
Only the preselected candidates will be contacted.
NB: In applying for this job, the candidate should understand that NCPC protects human life at all costs and will require the candidate to do the same if recruited. NCPC also requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, trafficking.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Accountant, CoSMO Project
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC)
Supervisor: Senior Accountant, CoSMO Project
Town, Country: Yaounde, Cameroon
Number of positions: 01
Expected start date: January, 5th 2023 (contingent on funding)
Duration of the project: 5 years (2023-2028)
Duration of Contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
ABOUT NECC
The National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) is the Head Quarter of the Catholic Church in Cameroon, where the promotion of human dignity is at the center of the concerns of the Sustainable Development Coals. NECC works to ensure dignity of the human being, common good, subsidiarity and in solidarity of all humans. NECC’s development work in Cameroon is accomplished through, access to quality education, health, promoting commitment of the faithful for the reduction of inequalities and empowerment of vulnerable groups.
SUMMARY OF THE CoSMO PROJECT
The 5-year, approximately US$33 million Consolidating Systems and Services for the Management of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CoSMO) Project funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will cover at least 68 health districts across all 10 regions of Cameroon. The program will be implemented by a consortium of local organizations led by the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) as from January 1, 2023.
The OVC program addresses the challenges of sustainable care and support to OVC by strengthening the capacities of the Government of the Republic of Cameroon (GRC), civil society, communities, and households to provide quality care and support to HIV-infected and affected children in Cameroon. Under the leadership of NECC, subrecipients’ partners, the Government of Cameroon and other stakeholders will work collaboratively to reach about 65,000 OVC and their families in health districts across the country where the HIV burden is high. The program consists of HIV prevention and case finding activities for OVC as well as ensuring community support for linkage to care and retention among children and adolescents living with HIV with the goal of contributing to HIV epidemic control by attaining and sustaining the 95-95-95 targets of UNAIDS.

Under the Supervision of the Senior Accountant, The Project Accountant will be expected to efficiently provide accounting support to the team implementing the COSMO project at the level of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon. The accounting support is crucial in assisting the NECC/CoSMO team to run the office and

provide oversight to partners in executing processes and service delivery in a high quality program serving poor and vulnerable populations. As part of an experienced finance team, the Accountant will deliver quality support by applying clearly defined accounting and financial principles, processes, procedures, norms and standards; and reporting for financial activities in compliance with NECC and USAID rules and regulations. This will help to ensure full compliant management. The Project Accountant will also support the capacity strengthening of implementing partners.
Perform accounting entries on each voucher and ensure that accounting and financial procedures are followed prior to disbursement of funds; Prepare the monthly reconciliation of the cash, bank and safe;
• Manage the administrative correspondence of the accounting department (suppliers, service providers, etc.);
• Receive all payment requests and verify that the supporting documentation is correct, appropriate and free of discrepancies and submit them for validation; Manage the administrative correspondence of the accounting department (suppliers, service providers, etc.);
• Maintain a rigorous filing system of all transactions made under his/her responsibility;
• Record accounting transactions following OHADA rules.
• Act as liaison between the Organization and the administrative and fiscal entities if necessary;
• Assist in the development of capacity strengthening plans based on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations related to Accounting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance or any other related discipline. Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 03 years work experience in accounting of Work / volunteer experience as an accountant or at a similar position in a reputable institution / NGO Working knowledge of Budget development and management
• An experience in HIV/ AIDS project /programs is a plus-preferably OVC projects and USAID/PEPFAR experience in general.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with Word
• Knowledge in the TOM2PRO Accounting Software
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• Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
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• Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French.
travel in Cameroon.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Supervisory: None
Internal: NECC/CoSMO Finance and Operations Staff

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Externgl: COSMO Sub recipient – implementing partners staff
NECC-wide
These are rooted in values, guiding principles, and mission of the Catholic Church and the NECC. They are required of each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. These are: • Respect for the dignity of human being
Respect for the common good
Respect for the principle of subsidiarity
Respect for the principle of solidarity
Trust in all relationships
Professional growth
Partnership with others Responsibility and      Integrity      Responsibility and management
accountability      Strategic mindset Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, tasks and responsibilities associated with the position. NECCs talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. NECC is an equal opportunity employer. HOW TO APPLY Files MUST include:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Secretary General of NECC
2. CV of maximum 4 pages
3. List of at least 3 references, one of which should be a leader of a religious/faith community
4. Evidence of relevant academic / professional qualifications
5 .Proof of professional experience.
You can apply by sending your applications to the following address: recruitment@necc-cenc.org
Mentioning “Accountant — CoSMO Project” in the subject line Deadline: 1 5/12/2022 at midnight Cameroon time.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
This position is reserved only for Cameroonian nationals.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: In applying for this job, the applicant must understand that NECC protects human
life at all costs and will require the applicant to do the same if recruited. NECC also asks its staff to treat all persons with dignity and respect and to actively prevent har

abuse, exploitation and trafficking.