Accountant

CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a:

Accountant

Overview

CIFOR-ICRAF will be implementing the CASEVE-GTI project (Green and Resilient Northern Cameroon – Integrated Landscape Governance) between July 2023 and June 2028. We will use an integrated landscape management approach to solve the triple challenge of (i) supporting a growing population, (ii) preserving biodiversity, and (iii) mitigating and adapting to climate change. The intended impact of this action is a more inclusive territorial governance that promotes conflict prevention. We are hence looking for an Accountant to prepare financial transactions reports for Garoua-based and other projects, and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.

Summary of responsibilities

Finance Tasks:

• Review all supporting documents for the three projects Resinoc/Caseve-GTI/Innovacc
• Receive & review all invoices for Resinoc, Innovacc & Caseve-GTI processed in Garoua.
• Review and post into OCS, payments to staff and third parties If ≤ $5,000 by ensuring all supporting documents and approvals are accurate.
• Review and post into OCS, Travel Advances for staff, PhD students and other interns If ≤ $5,000 after approval.
• Review and post into OCS, workshop/training budgets If ≤ $5,000
• Review the accuracy of monthly expenditure reports and highlight issues arising for follow up.
• Review and post staff/partner advances liquidations (TECs) into the GL If ≤ $5,000
• Enter annual budgets for Resinoc/ Caseve-GTI/ Innovacc into OCS (planner) after approval by the Sr Finance Officer, Cameroon, and the budget holders.
• Prepare monthly budget versus actuals (BvA) for Resinoc/ Caseve-GTI/ Innovacc projects, submit for approval of Senior Finance Officer and share with budget holders.
• Gather required supporting documents for VAT reimbursement and share with Yaoundé Office by 15th of the next month.

Treasury Management:

• Approve petty cash advance request for CASEVE-GTI project.
• Review & post petty cash expenses report weekly.
• Approve & post Petty Cash replenishment.
• Review petty cash paid vouchers.
• Conduct petty cash surprise count end make a report.
• Gather and send to Yaoundé Office monthly cash need for the office.

Payroll Management:

• Ensure that all staff receive their salaries on time and report to the Yaoundé office any abnormality or problem.

Administration.

• Coordinate the filing of finance and administrative documents and upload to SharePoint.
• Represent finance in the procurement selection committee meetings.
• Review quarterly inventory of fixed assets done by the logistician.

Reporting.

• Prepare the analysis of staff and partners’ advance accounts monthly and submit for the approval of the Senior Finance Officer.
• Ensure all corrective journals are done on time to clear outstanding advances (exchange differences, reversals…).
• Prepare 1st draft of donors’ financial reports for RESINOC, CASEVE-GTI, INNOVACC, (and others as required) and submit timely to the Senior Finance Officer for review and next steps.

Auditing.

• Gather and share on time all financial documents required by auditors.
• Keep copy of former audit reports.

Requirements

• At least 1st Degree (or BAC + 4) in Accounting and Finance management.
• Basic knowledge of an organization’s finance systems and policies.
• IT competent particularly in MS office and Excel and good keyboard skills.
• A professional and flexible approach to work, with the ability to prioritize.
• Experience in delivering customer service.
• Attention to details.
• 5 years’ work experience in a similar environment providing finance support to a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.

Personal attributes and competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and team player.
• Adherence to high quality of work.
• Ability to take initiative and think outside the box.
• Mastery of French with a good command in English language; Experience of working in an international organization would be an advantage.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currencycommensurate with skills and experience.
• The duty station will be in Garoua, North region of Cameroon CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.