JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Account and Finance Associate - LifeAID Cameroon, Buea

Account and Finance Associate
Closing on: May 13, 2024
Job Category: Finances
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Buea - Cameroon
Position: Account and Finance Associate
Organization: LifeAID
Duration of Initial Contract: One (1) Year renewable

Background
LifeAID is a non-profit organization that fosters youth centered development initiatives, peace, security and development. Its mandate is to catalyze peace, security and development processes in Africa. Our values are: Responsibility, Integrity, Impact, Accountability, Teamwork (RIIAT).

LifeAID seeks to recruit an experienced Account and Finance Associate to oversee general book keeping and accounting operations. This fulltime position will be based in Buea.

Duties and Responsibilities

As an account and finance associate, you are expected to fulfill the following tasks at the South West Branch Office:

Finance Planning & Analysis;
Payroll management;
CNPS & Tax declaration and payment;
Prepare grant financial reports and project monitoring sheet;
Upload bank and cash transactions into Quickbooks;
Prepare annual branch budgets and financial reports;
Review Journal entries and codes;
Provide financial information to branch management and Departmental hierarchy at headquarters by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports;
Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options;
Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports;
Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents;
Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures;
Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions;
Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information;
Secure financial information by completing database backups;
Maintain financial security by following internal controls;
Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements;
Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations;
Perform physical verification of Assets at least once per year to ensure that all assets are accurately recorded and coded;
Perform other accounting related tasks in collaboration with the Coordinator.
Education and Experience Required

At least a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance;
Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting/finance (Preferably in an NGO);
Bilingual candidates (English and French) preferred;
Experience with financial reporting requirements;
Experience in working with multiple donors;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to lead and motivate a small team would be an advantage.

Qualification/ skills required

Good knowledge of Quickbooks;
Accounting
Nonprofit financial procedures;
Reporting Skills;
Attention to Detail;
Deadline-Oriented;
Confidentiality;
Time Management.
Application Process

LifeAID welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. If you meet the requirements stated above, kindly send through your

curriculum vitae/ Resume (in PDF) and
cover letter (A one-page, in PDF)
Addressed to: Hiring Team, LifeAID- Cameroon

Deadline : Monday the 13th of May 2024.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://lifeaidcm.org/jobs/