Location: Douala, Cameroon
Recruitment Agency: Right Performances
Client: Microfinance Institution
Application Deadline: November 25, 2026
Right Performances is recruiting, on behalf of a microfinance institution based in Douala, a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Administrative and Financial Director (DAF).
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking to play a strategic role in the financial management, stability and growth of a microfinance institution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing accounting and financial operations, including procedures, budgetary controls and payment approvals.
- Overseeing cash management and monitoring daily financial transactions.
- Preparing quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial statements.
- Coordinating audits and ensuring the certification of financial accounts.
- Conducting financial analyses and recommending improvements.
- Supporting management in negotiations with banks and development partners.
- Supervising personnel administration, including employment contracts, tax and social security declarations, performance evaluations and staff training.
- Overseeing procurement and the management of general resources.
- Training branch teams on cash management and best practices in financial resource allocation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Bac+4) in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or an equivalent field.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in microfinance or a similar senior management position.
- Strong knowledge of financial management and banking accounting.
- Good understanding of taxation and applicable COBAC regulations governing microfinance institutions.
- Excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills.
- Strong sense of responsibility and good interpersonal skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:
Email: recrutement@right-performances.com
Email subject: RP/DAF/FT/026
Application deadline: November 25, 2026.