JOB ADVERT: FIELD ACCOUNTANT

Summary

Working directly under the supervision of the Country Finance Manager, the Accountant will serve as the International Food Relief Partnership Program(IFRP) focal point for finance. The Accountant will be mainly responsible for overseeing the effective preparation of finance documents, review of advance justifications and submission of all finance records and a monthly basis to the Country Finance Manager.

Locations: Buea, Cameroon

Type of Employment: Salaried, full-time

Reporting: Reports to Nascent's Country Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure effective implementation of office finance procedure and guidelines to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Prepare all advances  to staff in line with Nascent's procedures
• Review all justification for advances received and ensure advances are justified within the timeframes stipulated in Nascents' finance policies
• Manage the project petty cash
• Prepare checks and make the payment with the approval of the Country Directory
• Code and record petty cash and check payments transactions
• Scan and upload all finance documents
• Prepare and submit payment report with the scanned copies to the Country office
• Carry out daily financial transactions in compliance with NSI and donor policies
• Plan and manage support services and resources to meet the needs of the programs
• Undertakes other tasks as deemed necessary in line with the goal of providing management support to the field office as assigned by Program Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher National Diploma in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position and preferably with an INGO
• Ability to process, handle and communicate matters of a sensitive and confidential nature, ability to deal effectively with staff, clients, and external contacts at all levels.
• High degree of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, independence, reliability, adaptability, motivation, judgment, and flexibility
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent work relations in a team.
• Proven skills in delivering work through efficient and effective planning and administration, including demonstrated administrative abilities, organization, problem-solving, personnel management, analysis and decision making.
• Ability to handle concurrent activities, prioritize work, and work well under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Language competency is a requirement.

About Nascent Solutions

Nascent Solutions (Nascent) is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit international development organization. Its mission is to enable vulnerable people, especially women and children in rural Africa, to develop skills for self-sufficiency. The organization’s areas of focus are food security and nutrition, health, literacy and skills development, and gender equity.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter to: Apply@nascents.org

Closing date for applications is October 25, 2019 but candidates are encouraged to apply early as we are looking to fill the position quickly.