Call for applications
Job title Accounting Assistant
Work location Yaoundé
Finance and Administration Department
Line Manager Project Coordinator
Contract type Fixed-term
contract Contract duration . 24 months
Contract start date To be determined
Specificity Position reserved only for candidates of Cameroonian nationality
FAIRMED is a Swiss non-governmental organization that has been working since 1959 to improve the health of poor, vulnerable and marginalized populations in several countries around the world. Specializing in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), it has acquired recognized expertise in addressing health challenges affecting the most deprived communities. We operate in the Congo Basin in Central Africa and Southeast Asia, where we collaborate with local and international partners. By adopting an integrated approach, we act both on the supply of services by strengthening primary health care systems, the pillar of access to care for our target communities, and the demand for health by working closely with communities to identify their needs, raise awareness and support them towards appropriate solutions. Guided by a deep conviction in local potential, FAIRMED relies on national experts for the management of all its projects in Africa and Asia. This approach guarantees a detailed understanding of local realities and sustainable results. Our action is not limited to providing care; it aims to break the vicious circle of disease and poverty. By contributing to universal health coverage and working for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) whose slogan is “leave no one behind” Job Summary The Accounting Assistant will support operations participating in accounting tasks, maintaining compliance with donor financial policies. He is detail-oriented, organized and passionate about I Specific Responsibilities and Tasks 1 . Financial and Accounting Management Make budget allocations to the ANESVAD project Check the compliance and completeness of the packages for all payments (Payment receipts, Transfer order, check) Process supplier invoices and ensure that payments are made on time. Ensure compliance of expenses with approved budgets. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports Control accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
Establish the weekly requirements statement
Ensure the chronological classification of accounting and financial documents
Monitor the reimbursements of advances and return to cash
2. Bank and cash management
Make monthly reconciliations of cash registers, banks, accounts receivable and accounts payable
Keep accurate cash books and monitor cash requirements.
3. Participate in the pre-audit
Organize and maintain archiving in good form
Develop risk tables and submit to management
Check the consistency of accounting documents with interim and final financial reports.
4. Equipment management
Maintain the fixed asset table
Maintain the various logbooks for the project’s motorcycles and vehicles
Enter and allocate fuel consumption according to the logbooks
Maintain stock sheets by item.
Perform any other task assigned by management in connection with the missions of the project and FAIRMED
Assist with end-of-year inventories.
Candidate profile
BAC + 3 in accounting, Finance, management and business administration
Good computer skills
Good level of French and English
Advanced knowledge of donor reporting standards.
Advanced knowledge of accounting fundamentals
Advanced knowledge of management control
Knowledge of project management fundamentals
Know how to use accounting software Know how to use
application software (Excel, Word, Power point)
Know how to use budgetary tools
Advanced knowledge of the financial structure of a project
Advanced knowledge of the management framework o Justify a minimum of 03 years of professional experience in a similar position
Experience of 03 years minimum in an international organization Proven practical experience of office and electronic communication computer tools and software
5. Professional capacity
Very good organizational skills Good team spirit and synthesis
Good writing skills
Be available to carry out regular field missions
Be rigorous, kind, courteous, patient and available
Have good communication skills
Have a very strong sense of discretion
HOW TO APPLY:
Anyone interested is requested to send their application (CV, cover letter, scanned copies of the required diploma, work certificates, by email until 12/05/25 at 5 p.m. to the following contact: recrutementscameroun@fairmed.cm
With the subject of the email: “Accounting Assistant FAIRMED 280425”
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. The FAIRMED Foundation applies a zero-tolerance policy with regard to fraud, sexual exploitation, abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination. This is why it reserves the right to investigate candidates. more
Female applications are encouraged.