Accountant

Description

The delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross for Central Africa in Yaoundé is looking for a candidate for its services for the position below:

Position: Accountant (M/F)

Duration: CDD (06 months)

Location: Yaoundé-Cameroon

Starting date: As soon as possible For Cameroonian nationals only

Missions / Responsibilities / Activities

• Assists with various administrative tasks: drafting letters, document checks, information searches, etc.
• Ensures the replacement of the Accountant and the Cashier in case of absence (but not simultaneously);
• Ensures the proper keeping of the accounting books under his responsibility:
• Controls all payments before submission to the administrator;
• Checks that payment requests (Bank and Cash) have been signed and that all supporting documents are complete
• Reconciles bank and transfer accounts from different account statements
• Controls expenditure and supporting documents from National Societies and follows up on related comments
• Work in close collaboration with the Cooperation department to ensure proper monitoring of the accounts of national companies
• Ensures the follow-up on the refund of VAT: makes the copy of all the payments requiring the refund of the VAT. prepares documents for submission to the Ministry of External Relations, monitors the progress of the file with the state services concerned
• Follows the services and billing of telephone services, including reimbursements of private calls of employees, as well as expenses related to travel (Welcome unit) and national companies;
• Corresponds directly with the sub-delegations for support and support of their accounting
• Skills / Requirements / Qualities
• Bac +2 in accounting/business management; 02 to 03 years of professional experience in a similar position
• Very good knowledge of computer tools (Word, Excel. Powerpoint, etc.);
• Able to treat information confidentially: Bilingual English/French;
• Ability to analyze and synthesize and to work in a team;
• Ability to adhere to general ICRC principles and procedures

Candidate profile

• Experience Level: Experienced
• Years of experience: Between 1 year and 3 years
• Minimum Academic Level: Bac+2 (BTS / HND,…)

Application documents

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae

Application instructions