Finance Coordinator

Akwajobs   (Buea, Douala, Yaounde, Cameroon)

Posted : 30 June, 2022

Category : Finance   Location : Buea, Douala, Yaounde, Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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JOB Title: Finance Coordinator

 

ROLE PURPOSE

Ensure that sound financial processes are in place to deliver transparent accounting, accurate & timely cash flow management, financial analysis & reporting and adequate internal financial controls in the company.

 

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

• Budget planning and Monitoring.
• Accounting and Treasury.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis.
• Internal Controls.
• People Management.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Budget Planning and monitoring

• Participates to the budgeting process and ensures that projects plans are consistent with the approved budgets.
• Monitor the company budget and provides regular budget Vs Actual analysis for information to the Management and technical Team.
• Constantly Liaise with technical team and other HODS to appropriately coordinate the financing and justifications of project cost.
•  Prepare Monthly financial reports and advice management on risky points for timely intervention.
• Review Project outlines and modifications to ensure accuracy of coordination and budget availability as per the global action plan.

 

Accounting and treasury:

• Oversee the general activities of finance department.
• Develop and implement an effective accounting process that facilitate the movement of activities.
• Reviews and consolidates the weekly urgent cash request to insure cost optimisation.
• Track all the suspend account (471) to ensure they are justified and cleared on monthly bases.
• Carry out periodic inventory of materials and fix asset, detect discrepancies and post the necessary adjustment.
• Ensures petty cash surprised count is performed at list monthly and properly documented. 
• Ensure that the unit has sufficient funds for operations and project implementation.
• Prepare monthly online tax declaration of VAT, Income Tax, CNPS….
• Ensures that all transactions are reviewed, approved and posted in sage following the OHADA Prescription.
• Ensure timely review of transactions and monthly accounting closure.

 

Financial reporting and analysis:

• Prepare Monthly & Quarterly financial reports (receivables, liabilities, prepayment, staff advances.)
• Prepare the fixed asset book of the company.
• Monitor the asset register, post the periodic depreciation and other fixed  asset movement.
• Prepare Monthly Bank Reconciliation, detect incoherencies and post the necessary adjustment. 

Internal Control

• Review all vouchers (cash disbursement, cash receipt, journals) for completeness, accuracy and consistency with attached supporting documents in compliance with internal rules and regulation and OHADA accounting principles.
• Ensure that all transactions are recorded in sage 100 in compliance with OHADA accounting principles.
• Ensures that management of cash complies with the key requirements of the OM (Operations manual).
• Identifies areas of internal control weakness and reports to the management.
•  Orientate the Finance and non-Finance staff on Finance related processes and procedures.

People management

• Conduct interim and final evaluation of direct report staff based on PMS guidelines.
• Mentors/coaches staff on continuous basis.  
• Conduct regular meeting with staff.

 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• University degree in Accounting/Finance/Management.
• Holder of Baccalaureate G2 or Technical GCE advanced level in accounting is a plus.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Fair knowledge of project management especially in construction company.
• Good experience and knowledge of accounting and budget management regulations and procedures.
• Good experience and knowledge on internal financial controls and procedures.
• Good experience in project reporting requirements.

 

Desirable experience

• Problem solving skills.
• Good team player (ability to work in a team).
• Proficient in Microsoft applications especially excel.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Innovative.
• Independent minded, objective and demonstrate a sense of integrity.
• Organized, methodical and meticulous.
• Innovation and willingness to learn at a faster rate.
• Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations.
• Aware of impact on others and adjusting own behaviour accordingly.
• Tolerant of difference - cultural sensitivity in relation to its impact on HR.

 

To apply, send CVs and Cover letters to hr.parklanetravels@gmail.com  in pdf or word format with subject “Finance Coordinator”

 

PS: Specify your location e.g. (Buea, Yaoundé, Douala…)

Closing date: 31^st august 2022. 

 

NB: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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