Finance Associate (Bilingual) – Douala, Cameroon
Location: Douala, Cameroon
About the Position
Sun King seeks a Finance Associate to join its dynamic Finance Team in Cameroon. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Finance team in Nigeria and across West Africa to manage essential financial functions, including accounts payable and receivable. Your work will help maintain accurate financial records and support the company’s operations in the region.
Key Responsibilities
As a Finance Associate, you will:
- Process Financial Documents: Handle all purchase orders, invoices, expense forms, and payment requests efficiently and accurately.
- Reconcile Accounts: Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, ensuring that system reports align with balance records.
- Expense Allocation: Assign expenses to appropriate accounts and cost centers, recording each transaction to maintain accuracy.
- Document Management: Maintain an organized filing system for all finance documents to ensure easy retrieval and reference.
- Manage Payments: Use the Payment Tracker to schedule and prepare payments promptly.
- Maintain Records: Update records, including fixed asset registers and prepayment schedules.
- Account Reconciliation: Verify and adjust accounting ledgers by confirming account transactions and matching entries accurately.
- Vendor Account Verification: Reconcile vendor accounts by reviewing monthly statements and transaction histories.
- Staff Reimbursements: Conduct reimbursements for staff expenses, verifying documentation for accuracy.
- VAT Filing and Reconciliation: Assist in the filing of VAT returns and ensure accurate reconciliation.
- Confidentiality: Uphold the company’s privacy policies by securing sensitive financial information.
- Support Organizational Goals: Complete various tasks to support the finance and accounting mission of Sun King.
Candidate Requirements
You could be a great fit for this role if you:
- Educational Background: Hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Additional qualifications like ACA or ACCA are advantageous.
- Experience: Have at least 2 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
- Language Proficiency: Are fluent in English and French, able to communicate effectively in both languages.
- Technical Skills: Are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong in data entry and management.
- Numeracy and Organizational Skills: Excel at handling numbers and have the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Information Management: Demonstrate strong skills in managing information accurately and securely.
What Sun King Offers
- Career Growth: Access a robust platform for professional development in a fast-growing, high-impact sector.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a culture where Sun King employees work together, motivated by the company’s mission to drive sustainable impact.
- Global Exposure: Work alongside a diverse team, gaining insights and skills from colleagues with a variety of backgrounds.
- Leadership Training: Advance your leadership and managerial skills with customized training programs at the Sun King Center for Leadership.
Join Sun King to be a part of a global movement toward sustainable energy solutions!
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