Project Description
Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC), a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS), that provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among all at-risk populations; strengthen global health security (GHS), including outbreak response; expand tuberculosis detection and treatment (TB), improve maternal and child health (MCH), address malaria; and promote health systems strengthening (HSS) including supply chain management.
The EpiC Cameroon buy-in will support the continuation and expansion of life-saving HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services in Cameroon, building upon the foundational work of previous PEPFAR-funded initiatives. The focus will be on strengthening community-led platforms and integrating them with facility-based systems to increase access to quality HIV-related services, particularly for populations at higher risk of HIV, long distant truck drivers (LDTD), Children and Adolescents Living with HIV (C/ALHIV), HIV-exposed infants (HEIs), and their caregivers. The program will contribute to closing gaps mainly towards HIV case finding (the first 95) while maintaining the gains of the second and third 95 of the UNAIDS target. Collaboration with the Government of Cameroon (including the Ministry of Public Health and the National AIDS Control Committee), PEPFAR clinical partners, the Global Fund, and local community organizations will be essential to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based case finding, family-centered where necessary and population-specific interventions.
Job Description
The Accountant will report to the Finance Manager and is responsible for performing accounting functions and conducts the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data and records of financial transactions. Reviews and consolidates Country Office financials on a monthly basis. Processes and records journal entries, cash receipts/field cash management and wire payments. Responds to inquiries and assists in trainings. Maintains general ledger accounts and supporting sub-ledgers and produces various accounting reports. Participates in various accounting projects including external or internal audits, system upgrades, changes to accounting processes or procedures and other projects as assigned.
Job Responsibilities:
Applies accounting principles and practices to a limited range of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and/or other fiscal functions.
Provides support for field programs by conducting live meeting training on financial systems and processes.
Reviews Country Office monthly financial reports for month end closings involving cash and travel reconciliations, accuracy of reports, and cost allowances.
Work may include: reconciliation of accounts or reports, examination of various financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines, and maintenance of subsidiary ledgers.
Assists in various financial analysis projects and closure of accounting records.
Reconciles sub recipients with the General Ledger accounts.
Reviews inter department cash requests and journal entries.
Assists with internal and external audit request.
Prepares field office risk assessment reports.
Independently applies accounting principles and practices to a variety of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and/or other fiscal functions.
Demonstrates mastery of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable to the non-profit sector in Cameroon, including the OHADA accounting framework and donor-specific reporting standards.
Applies in-depth knowledge of Cameroonian tax law, particularly as it pertains to non-profit organizations, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations such as VAT, WHT, and CIT.
Supports the VAT recovery process for eligible project expenditures, including documentation, submission, and follow-up with the Directorate General of Taxation.
Advises on tax exemptions and financial efficiencies available to non-profit entities under Cameroonian law, contributing to strategic financial planning and risk mitigation.
Work may include: account report preparation and reconciliation, development and implementation of control systems for determining and distributing costs, working with administrators to develop and operate accounting systems, examination of a variety of accounting documents to verify conformance with internal policies and external accounting standards.
Prepares reports and statements requiring interpretation and analysis.
May be involved in system design.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Qualification/ Skills & Experience
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field
Typically requires a minimum of 3+ years of accounting experience in public accounting firm or a large company.
Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.
Must demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the sociopolitical nuances in the operating environment
Experience operating in insecure environments.
Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
Prior team lead experience preferred.
Fluency in French and English required.
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