Accountant (Cameroon)

About the position

Company Overview: Our client is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. They emphasize sustainable technology and services, helping customers continually improve their environmental and economic performance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Location: Cameroon



Key Responsibilities:

Statutory Tax:

• Manage statutory tax filings and ensure regulatory compliance for Direct and Indirect Taxes (monthly and annual).
• Handle declarations, postings, filings, and coordination with tax consultants.
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation.
• Ensure timely tax payments and post transactions on SAP.

Record to Report (R2R):

• Execute monthly closing runs and handle related tasks in collaboration with the R2R team.
• Ensure timely approvals and creation of journal entries.
• Provide back-up support for Functional Area (FA02 – learnings).
• Complete IFRS 16 ROU investment forms and handle monthly HFM tasks.
• Review balance sheet accounts and perform housekeeping activities.

Internal Control:

• Reconcile payroll for internal control steps.

Petty Cash Handling:

• Disburse petty cash to employees after obtaining proper approvals.
• Collate and send petty cash details and supporting attachments to WSSC for posting.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of petty cash payments.

Internal Audit:

• Coordinate with internal auditors for FY2024 audit preparation (scheduled for April 2025).

VAT Refund Claim/WHT Certificates:

• Gather invoices and other necessary documents for VAT refund claims.
• Visit customers to follow up on WHT certificates for amounts withheld from vendors.

Daily Operational Activities/Admin/Secretarial Support:

• Follow up on bank payment uploads for signatories' approval.
• Create purchase orders for office expenses (e.g., electricity, cleaners, fuel cards).
• Initiate billing for intercompany rebill activities.
• Perform company secretary tasks, including updates to legal and secretarial documents.

Treasury Activities/Vendor Payment:

• Coordinate necessary documentation for vendor payments (local and foreign).
• Manage vendor registration in Yaoundé.
• Coordinate and arrange payments for staff and vendors.
• Perform weekly vendor payment runs and verify vendor invoices.
• Support Mutuelle (cooperative) with all company payment activities.
• Withdraw cash from the bank for employee meal allowances and manage cash transactions.

Statutory Audit:

• Coordinate statutory audits with auditors.
• Gather audit information and prepare notes for financial statements.
• Convert the trial balance to the local format for statutory audits.
• Perform reconciliation and prepare bridge reports.
• Post Period 14 journals on SAP.

Regulatory Audit:

• Collect data required for company direct and indirect tax audits.
• Collect data required for customs audits and social audits.
• Attend and interface with authorities for audits, including potential travel to other provinces (at the company’s expense).

Qualifications & Skills:

• Relevant qualification required in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in statutory tax, record-to-report, internal controls, and audit functions.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and local tax regulations.
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Desired Skills:

• Accounting
• Finance
• IFRS
• Journal Entry
• SAP
• Tax Law
• Trial Balance