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Vacancy Announcement
Finance Officer — Re-advertised
CBM- Cameroon country Office — Yaoundé

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is a leading organisation in disability inclusive development, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world. CBM Cameroon Country Office is now looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position Finance Officer.
Location:    Yaoundé - Cameroon
Contract Duration:    02 years renewable
Contract Type:    Fixed term
Contract Start:    ASAP
Reporting Line:    Finance Manager (FM)
Main Objective of the role:
The Finance Officer (FO) is a Country Office (CO) role that provides entry level professional finance and administrative support to the country programme. The FO is responsible for the day-to-day general finance and administration tasks at the country office and takes charge of the financial health of the office by administering accountiig„operations to in a legal and policy-compliant manner.
Main Responsibilities:
a) Daily Finance Activities
     Ensure that all daily finance and administration transactions are executed in compliance to legal norms and CBM policies and deadlines;
     Ensure internal controls are effectively implemented in day to day tasks;
     Regularly update the Finance Manager on arising financial and administrative issues having an impact on the operations of the country office;
     Record accounting transactions on Business Central in real time;
     Provide accounting statements when required by management;
         Prepare financial repotts and activity based budget versus expense repofts for review by FM;
 Support FM to prepare financial records for annual auditing process and participate in financial audits
     Liaison with CO team to prepare annual budgets and forecasts;
     Assist the Finance Manager to review and enforce financial policies
     Perform monthly cash counts; bank account reconciliations, for approval by FM and file;
 Maintain accurate banking records, perform bank payment orders and file with bank correspondences;      Maintain an updated CO assets register;
     Receive and process travel advances requests and travel expense claims for staff travels;
     Prepare and manage in a timely manner, payments to third parties for goods and services provided;
     Ensure timely declarations and payments of all taxes and social securities including insurances premiums;
     Maintain a strong financial filling system and manage filing of financial documents
 Work on specific accounts of implementing partners
Pre-req uisite
     At least Three years´ proven experience in a similar position within a reputable development or international NGO;
     Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
     Knowledge of financial regulations in Cameroon
     University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or another relevant field;
     A professional qualification in accounting (CPA, CCA, CIMA) is an added advantage;
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     Excellent analytical and numerical skills   harp time management skills
 Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
 
     Basic Project Cycle management knowledge;
 Basic skills in training in practical financial management;
     Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
     Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines and prioritise tasks efficiently;
     High degree independency from close supervision;
Languages and tools
•    English and French: professional proficiency
•    Demonstrated advanced experience in MS office Packages
•    Demonstrated advanced competencies in MS Office package, particularly with Excel and experience with accounting packages. Knowledge in MS SharePoint Solutions, Business Central, power BI, PROMIS, or similar software is an advantage.
•    Self-starting individual who is capable of working with minimal supervision.
•    Willingness to commit and adhere to CBM´s values and Child Safeguarding Policies.
What we offer
     A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world´s leading organisation in the field  of Disability Inclusive Development
•    A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions of Cameroon.
•    An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit
How to apply
We lookforward to receiving your application. Please kindly send your CV and cover letter exclusively online via: info.Cameroon@cbm.org
Complete application is expected, including a letter ofmotivation, your CV and relevant (work) references
The future job holder will adhere to CBM´s values and commit to CBM´s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy. CBM is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply for this position. For further information about CBM´s inclusion policy, please visit our website:  https://www.cbm.org
Application deadline:    10th March 2023