Job Title:   Field Accountant

Location:   Yaounde, Cameroon

Duration:   One year

Reports to:  Country Director

Nascent Solutions, Inc. is a Virginia based international humanitarian and development non-profit organization founded in 2004. The mission of the Organization is to build capacity for vulnerable people especially women and youth in rural Africa achieve self-sufficiency and assume total responsibility for their well-being.

Nascent Solutions is seeking a suitably qualified candidate for the position of Field Accountant to manage its operations in Cameroon. Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Field Accountant will be responsible for the overall financial functions of the NASCENT SOLUTIONS operation in Cameroon

Duties and Responsibilities

The Field Accountant shall be responsible for the following duties:

• Managing US Dollar and local currency bank accounts, including monthly bank reconciliation and analyses of bank withdrawals, currency conversion, cash remittances, cash advances and field advances
• Recording all financial transactions into an approved NASCENT SOLUTIONS  QuickBooks System, and submitting timely expense reports each month
• In consultation with Country Director, program staff and other accounting staff, prepare monthly cash requirements
• Review and approve all expenditure
• Review and consolidate Katanga and regional office monthly financial reports for accuracy, expense allocation and ensure all transactions are adequately supported, documented, and recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Support the Country Director regarding annual budget preparation, monitoring, reporting, and revisions related to the program and work plan (realignments) as required
• Prepare ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual financial reports in collaboration with the Country Director and NASCENT SOLUTIONS  Washington
• Process local payroll and administer benefits plan
• Report and communicate with HQ staff and donors as required
• Certify the accuracy of financial reports and integrity of financial documents submitted for payment, to HQ and or to donors.
• Monitor budgets including general ledger accounts to ensure that the line item budgets are not exceeded without prior authorization from donor or HQ
• Analyze monthly or quarterly fluctuations in assigned accounts for internal reporting and propose necessary adjusting entries
• Respond to financial information requests

Qualifications:

• College degree in business accounting, finance, ACCA or CIMA certification
• Excellent written and spoken English skills required.
• At least 3 years working in an international NGO, bank, or preferably with USAID and/or DOS programs required
• Knowledge of US Government rules and regulations to include OMB Circulars, A-133, A110; A122; CFRs preferred
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Must work well individually and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Must be flexible, willing to work long hours and work late often
• Multi government funding experience will constitute a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for Windows (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, etc)
• Knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting package required.
• Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills with ability to follow through

Please forward your résumé and cover letter as MS Word attachments for immediate consideration to admin@nascents.org including “Field Accountant, Cameroon” in the subject line of your e-mail.

This position is opened until filled. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that we receive, we will not be able to respond to each individual candidate. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Nascent is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally-protected characteristic.