The Comprehensive HIV Free Project is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the center for Disease Control (CDC). Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Board (CBCHB) implements the HIV-Free project in 3 regions of the Republic of Cameroon: West Region, North West Region and South West Region. CBCHB currently supports 79 DSD sites across the 3 regions. FHI 360 as a sub-recipient to CBCHB, is using its technical, strategic information and capacity building expertise to provide tailored above-site technical assistance (TA) to the CBCHB-led project to meet the following five objectives :

1. Improve case identification
2. Strengthen linkage to and initiation of ART
3. Facilitate use of effective regimens
4. Enhance adherence and retention
5. Strengthen the health system

Job Summary:
The Accountant supports project finance and operations activities. S/he performs accounting functions and conducts the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data and records of financial transactions. S/he reviews and consolidates Country Office financials on a monthly basis. The Accountant processes and records journal entries, cash receipts/field cash management and wire payments. Responds to inquiries and assist 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. The position is based in Baffousam, Cameroon and reports to the Finance and Operations Manager.

Accountabilities:

• 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.

• Works with Global Program Management (GPM) staff to help them understand the financial aspects of the assigned Country Offices.

• 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 US based 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.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Provides Apply general knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices and reporting guidelines.

• Possess general knowledge of applicable information technology systems and uses them to meet deadlines.

• Compile, monitor, examine, and audit various financial statements/reports for accuracy and integrity and conformance to accepted accounting and program guidelines.

• Draw conclusions and prepare written findings following GAAP and/or other applicable accounting guidelines, and present recommendations supported by facts.

• Prepare financial reports.

• Input data into ledgers and sub- ledgers.

• Maintain data integrity and recognize and research unusual activity for further investigation.

• Understand and adhere to systems of internal control.

• Prepare written and/or technical products following standard guidelines; may review and edit the work of others.

• Communicate structured information in a clear, concise, and organized manner suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Identify and recognize routine or standard problems that have established precedents.

• Develop solutions to routine issues and refer non-standard questions and more difficult problems to higher levels.

• Translates information provided in an incorrect form to meet required standard.

• Explains basic accounting trends and variations from prior periods, budget and/or forecast.

• Resolves basic issues with ledger accounts and internal policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates an understanding of system functionality to provide answers for financial requests.

• Errors may be detected and corrected.

• An appropriate audit trail is maintained for all transactions.

• Month end closing deadlines and processes are met timely.

• External and internal audit requests are met timely, without outstanding issues.

Supervision Given/Received:

• General supervision and instructions given for routine work and detailed instructions given for new activities or special assignments.

Education:**

• Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field.

Experience:**

• 0-3 years of experience in providing outstanding customer service, performing complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, and in ensuring compliance with company’s system of internal controls is required.

• Computerized accounting software experience required.

• Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.

• Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.

• Prior work experience in a non- governmental organization (NGO).

• Prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

• Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.

• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and French.

• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

• Exceptional skills in automated accounting systems and use of Excel spreadsheets.

• Excellent record of accurate and on-time reporting to donor agencies.

• Knowledge in generally-accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control principles.

• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with NGO partners, community-based organizations and international donor agencies.

• Explains basic accounting trends and variations from prior periods, budget and/or forecast. Resolves basic issues with ledger accounts and internal policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates an understanding of system functionality to provide answers for financial requests.

• Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in French and English.

• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume workflow.

• For Cameroon nationals or individuals with due authorization to work in Cameroon only.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.