Terms of Reference for the Recruitment of a Finance and Tax Consulting Services
Location: Yaoundé - Nascent Solutions (Nascent)

Period: September – October 2025

Introduction
Nascent Solutions (Nascent) is a U.S.-based international development organization. The mission of the
organization is to promote self-reliance by harnessing the creative and entrepreneurial drive of rural
women and youth, to problem solve, build resilient local economies, and improve the quality of life
for their families and communities. Nascent is currently implementing a US Department of Agriculture
funded International Food for Education and Child Nutrition project in Cameroon.
In December 2022, the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Laws in Africa (OHADA)
adopted a new financial reporting framework for nonprofit organizations, published in February 2023
and effective from January 2024. This system—SYCEBNL—aims to ensure that nonprofit financial
statements are accurate and aligned with standardized requirements.
To ensure compliance with the US Government policies and SYCEBNL, Nascent seeks the services of a
qualified professional who understands the two systems to train and support its Cameroon-based finance
team in implementing the revised reporting standards to align with the USG requirements. .
Training Objectives
• Strengthen the capacities of the Nascent Cameroon Finance team on the USG policies, rules and
regulations
• Strengthen the capacity of Nascent Cameroon’s finance team to implement the SYCEBNL
accounting system.
• Review and update Nascent Cameroon’s accounting practices to align with the USG and new
OHADA regulations.
Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for SYCEBNL implementation and enhance
alignment with USG requirements.
• conduct training sessions on the SYCEBNL Accounting and Reporting System.
• Align Nascent’s chart of accounts with USG and SYCEBNL requirements.
• Review the existing accounting software to ensure compatibility with both Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SYCEBNL standards.
• Assess and optimize payroll processes to ensure compliance with USG and Cameroon’s labor
and tax laws.
• Advise on annual statistical declarations and support regulatory compliance.

• Provide guidance on any additional tax, payroll, or reporting-related matters.
Eligibility
This call is open to duly registered and authorized individuals or accounting/audit firms
operating in Cameroon that meet the criteria outlined below.
Consultant Profile
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in US Government Rules and Regulations INGOs
and the Cameroon
• Demonstrated experience with the Cameroon INGO reporting systems
• Registered and recognized by relevant accounting regulatory bodies in Cameroon.
• Partner or manager must be a registered member of ONECCA (Ordre National des Experts
Comptables du Cameroun).
• Demonstrated expertise in the OHADA accounting system.
• Documented history of successful delivery of comparable Training
• Membership in an international accounting network is required.
Bid Submission and Opening
Applications addressed to HR Manager must be submitted via email to admin@nascent.org.
Deadline for submission: 13th October 2025 at 10:00 AM
Nascent Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state,
or local laws.