JO-AS8IMK
ACCOUNTANT
Cameroon, Africa · October 16, 2026
Actively Hiring
Key responsibilities
A. General Accounting
- Record and review accounting transactions;
- Record supplier and customer invoices;
- Verify supporting documents before posting transactions;
- Perform account analysis and reconciliation;
- Carry out bank reconciliations;
- Monitor third-party accounts, including customers, suppliers, employees, debtors and creditors;
- Monitor fixed assets and depreciation;
- Record adjusting and closing entries;
- Participate in inventory and year-end closing procedures;
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual closing files.
B. Accounts Payable
- Review supplier invoices and verify their consistency with purchase orders and delivery notes;
- Verify accounting and analytical allocations;
- Monitor supplier payment due dates;
- Prepare payment schedules;
- Analyse supplier accounts and identify discrepancies;
- Ensure proper filing and archiving of accounting documents.
C. Accounts Receivable
- Record customer invoices;
- Monitor customer payments and outstanding receivables;
- Conduct customer payment follow-ups and reminders;
- Regularly prepare accounts receivable reports;
- Identify overdue accounts and propose collection actions;
- Reconcile customer accounts.
D. Tax Compliance
- Prepare tax returns and ensure they are submitted within the required deadlines;
- Monitor VAT and other applicable taxes;
- Monitor withholding taxes;
- Prepare documentation required for tax audits;
- Monitor changes in applicable tax regulations and ensure compliance.
E. Treasury and Banking
- Monitor daily bank transactions;
- Perform bank reconciliations;
- Monitor cash receipts and payments;
- Prepare cash-flow forecasts;
- Review bank charges and commissions;
- Prepare cash-flow reports for Management.
F. Analytical Accounting and Construction Site Monitoring
Given the company's construction activities, the Accountant will be responsible for:
- Monitoring expenses by construction site/project;
- Ensuring proper allocation of expenses to each project;
- Monitoring labor, materials, supplies and subcontracting costs;
- Participating in the analysis of variances between budgeted and actual costs;
- Preparing financial monitoring reports for each construction site;
- Working closely with Project Managers, Procurement and Store teams to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of financial information.
G. Financial Reporting
- Prepare periodic accounting and financial reports;
- Prepare financial dashboards for Management;
- Produce reports on expenses, revenues, liabilities and receivables;
- Participate in budget preparation;
- Analyze budget variances;
- Alert Management to any significant financial discrepancies or risks.
H. Payroll and Social Security Contributions
In coordination with the HR Department:
- Review payroll variables and supporting information;
- Verify payroll-related accounting entries;
- Monitor accounting records for social security contributions;
- Assist with declarations and payments to relevant authorities, including CNPS.
I. Audit and Internal Control
- Participate in internal and external audits;
- Prepare documents requested by auditors, external accountants or government authorities;
- Identify accounting risks and discrepancies;
- Recommend corrective actions;
- Ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting procedures.
Desired candidate profile
The Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate, reliable and compliant management of the
company's accounting records, in accordance with applicable regulations and OHADA/SYSCOHADA
accounting standards.
The position is responsible for accounting operations, tax and social security reporting, cash-flow
monitoring, bank reconciliations, financial reporting and preparation of financial statements for
Management.
The accountant also contributes to improving accounting procedures and monitoring the financial
performance of the company's various construction sites and projects.Education:Bachelor's degree to Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Audit or a relatedfield;Specialized training in OHADA/SYSCOHADA accounting is an advantage.Professional Experience:Minimum 5 years of professional experience in accounting;Previous experience in a construction, building or multi-project environment is strongly preferred;Proven experience in preparing financial statements and tax returns.V-TECHNICAL SKILLSThe candidate should have strong knowledge of:General and analytical accounting;OHADA/SYSCOHADA accounting standards;Bank reconciliations;Accounts payable and accounts receivable management;Cash-flow management;Preparation of financial statements;Accounting closing procedures;Internal controls;Financial analysis;Advanced Excel;Accounting software and ERP systems.Proficiency in SAGE and/or Odoo is a strong advantage.VI-Strong attention to detail and accuracy;Excellent organizational skills;Integrity and confidentiality;PERSONAL QUALITIESStrong analytical and problem-solving skills;Ability to work independently;Responsiveness;Ability to meet deadlines;Ability to work under pressure;Good interpersonal and communication skills;Strong sense of responsibility.VII- EXPECTED DELIVERABLESThe Qualified Accountant is expected to produce accurate, complete and timely deliverables in accordance with the company's accounting, tax and internal requirements.A. Accounting DeliverablesUpdated general ledger and subsidiary ledgers;Accounting journals regularly reviewed and reconciled;Bank reconciliation statements;Customer and supplier account statements;Suspense and adjustment account reports;Monthly accounting statements;Monthly, quarterly and annual closing files;Fixed asset register and depreciation schedules;Properly organized and archived accounting supporting documents.B. Tax and Social Security DeliverablesTax returns prepared and submitted within statutory deadlines;VAT statements and other applicable tax reports;Withholding tax reports;Social security declarations and related reports, in coordination with HR;Complete and regularly updated tax file;Tax and social security deadline monitoring schedule.C. Treasury DeliverablesDaily or weekly cash-flow position, depending on company requirements;Short- and medium-term cash-flow forecasts;Cash receipts and payments reports;Bank balance statements;Supplier payment monitoring schedule;Customer collection monitoring schedule;Bank reconciliation reports and list of outstanding items to be cleared.D. Customer and Collection DeliverablesAccounts receivable aging report;Statement of overdue and current receivables;Periodic collection report;List of customers with overdue payments;Customer follow-up and collection action tracking;Report on high-risk receivables.E. Supplier DeliverablesAccounts payable aging report;Statement of received, reviewed and pending invoices;Supplier payment schedule;Outstanding supplier liabilities report;Report on invoices pending approval or payment.F. Construction Site and Project DeliverablesGiven the company's activities, the Accountant is expected to prepare:Construction site/project expense monitoring reports;Project cost commitment statements;Budget monitoring reports by construction site;Budget vs. Actual comparison reports;Cost variance analysis;Reports on materials, labor, subcontracting and other project-related expenses;Periodic financial reports for each construction site;Alerts regarding budget overruns or significant discrepancies.G. Management Reporting DeliverablesMonthly financial dashboard;Revenue and expenditure statement;Periodic income statement;Cash-flow position;Receivables and payables statement;Analysis of major budget variances;Summary of financial and accounting risks;Monthly management report for General Management;Analytical notes and recommendations regarding significant discrepancies or variances.H. Annual Closing DeliverablesComplete annual accounting closing file;Annual financial statements;Post-inventory trial balance;Fixed asset statement;Provisions and depreciation schedules;Supporting documentation for significant account balances;Audit preparation file;Documents required for annual tax filings.
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