United Bank for Africa Plc (Cameroon) (UBA) is recruiting a Balance Sheet Management officer.
Job Opportunity: Balance Sheet Management Officer
- Location: Douala
- Department: FINCON
- Reporting To: Team Lead, Balance Sheet Management
- Number of Positions: 1
Roles & Responsibilities
- Review branch, operations, and finance proofs, ensuring timely regularization of warehouse items.
- Provide complete documentation and address all audit-related concerns.
- Resolve audit exceptions (internal, external, and group-level) efficiently.
- Prepare and submit financial proofs before the 5th of each month.
- Analyze and adjust discrepancies identified in the Trial Balance.
- Ensure timely re-performance of TDs/BDC and OTA/TBs before the 20th of each month.
- Conduct financial control checks to ensure parallelism in accounting records.
- Process invoices within 48 hours of submission.
Required Knowledge & Expertise
- Banking structure, policies, and procedures (UBA-specific)
- Accounting and tax regulations
- Business risk management principles
- Data collection and financial analysis
Essential Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in the CEMAC accounting chart (PCEC)
- Knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, OHADA)
- Ability to work independently and manage end-to-end processes with minimal supervision
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely and accurate account proofing
- Closure of all audit exceptions within the required timeframe
- Invoice processing within 48 hours
- Precise review and regularization of the Trial Balance
Educational & Professional Requirements
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance
- Professional Certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are an added advantage
Experience Required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a banking institution or audit firm
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to hcmrecruitcameroon@ubagroup.com with the subject:
“Balance Sheet Management Officer”
Application Deadline: February 6, 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
UBA Cameroon is committed to meritocracy and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, marital status, disability, religion, or age in our recruitment, training, career development, or promotions.
If you do not receive a response within one month after this announcement, please consider your application unsuccessful for this time.
