JOB DESCRIPTION
Employer: National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC)
Supervisor: Bursar
Town, Country: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Number of positions: 01
Expected start date: immediately
Publication date: 19th February, 2024
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 Goals. 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.

TERMS OF REFERENCE
JOB Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Bursar, the Accountant main tasks will be to:
-Carry out budget monitoring the different departments attached to the General Secretary;
-Compile supporting documents (settlement/receipt file) to support the processing of financial transactions;
-Record accounting transactions in accordance with OHADA rules;
-Produce monthly monitoring statements (budget monitoring, cash flow monitoring); Ensure the integrity of accounting information through reviews to address issues of compliance and quality of operations and financial reporting;
-Reconcile daily, monthly and annual transactions;
Perform periodic financial analyses to detect and resolve problems;
-Review and analyze supporting documentation for financial transactions to ensure that all required documents are accurate and complete;
-Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations;
-Review various accounts to detect irregularities;
-Be a key point of contact for other departments;
-Prepare various financial reports, periodic and ad hoc, as required, and perform variance analyses to facilitate decision-making and appropriate management of financial resources;
-Perform assigned treasury tasks (cash payment/collection, cash forecasting, etc.), as long as segregation of duties is ensured;
Produce a monthly balance of operation;
-Prepare cash flow reconciliation statements;
-Review partners' financial reports for accuracy, completeness and compliance with CENC policy requirements;
-Ensure that all expenditure is eligible in accordance with CENC requirements; Carry out administrative and accounting management operations (cash flow monitoring, invoicing, archiving of accounting documents, inputting of reports, etc.); Produce summary accounting documents;
-Carrying out transactions with banks and the administration;
-Preparing payroll with the HR department;
-Scanning and filing all accounting documents;
-Carry out any other tasks assigned by line management;

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM
Education and Experience
Minimum of Master degree in accounting, business management; At least four years' experience in a similar position would be an asset; Good knowledge of the OHADA system;
Very good computer skills: Word - Excel etc;
Proficiency in SAARI accounting software required;

Personal skills
-Good management skills.
-Rigour and sense of responsibility;
-Excellent analytical and thinking skills.
-Proactive, resourceful, solution- and results-oriented;
-Be dynamic, have the ability to innovate
-Demonstrate moral probity.

Language requirements / desired: Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: General Secretariat - Project Managers - Head of Department
External: Partners - Heads of partner organisations

NECC-wide competences (for all NECC staff)
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 accountability Integrity
-Responsibility and management

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, tasks and responsibilities associated with the position.
NECC's 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:
6. Cover letter addressed to the Secretary General of NECC
7. CV of maximum 4 pages
8. List of at least 3 references, one of which should be a leader of a religious/faith
community
9. Evidence of relevant academic/professional qualifications
10. Proof of professional experience.

You can apply by sending your applications to the following address:
recruitment@necc-cenc.org
Mentioning "Accountant" in the subject line
Deadline: 29/02/2024 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 harassment, abuse, exploitation and trafficking.