Recruitment Agency: APAVE International Consulting – Cameroon
Recruiting for: A client in the hotel industry
Position: Junior Accountant
Location: Cameroon
Experience Required: 1–2 years
Application Deadline: Urgent – Apply Now

📢 APAVE Cameroon is recruiting a Junior Accountant on behalf of one of its clients in the hotel sector.

1. Job Summary

Under the authority and supervision of the Head of the Finance and Accounting Unit, the Junior Accountant will perform routine accounting operations, including supplier invoice processing, account reconciliation, fixed asset monitoring, cash management, petty cash management, and inventory control.

The successful candidate will also prepare tax and social security declarations, support project accounting and budget monitoring, and participate in financial closing procedures in compliance with OHADA accounting standards and applicable regulations.

2. Main Duties and Responsibilities

A. Supplier and General Accounting

• Open and monitor supplier accounts.
• Verify supplier invoices against the financial terms of contracts and prepare rejection letters for non-compliant invoices.
• Review payment files for consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
• Monitor financial guarantees, including retention money and bank guarantees, in collaboration with the Procurement Department.
• Update financial dashboards, monitor commitments and account statements, maintain supplier records, and file supporting documents.
• Ensure the quality and legal and tax compliance of suppliers and documents received from issuing departments.

B. Tax Accounting and Compliance

• Record transactions involving government accounts and prepare tax returns for validation by the Head of the Finance and Accounting Unit.
• Prepare tax declarations covering VAT, corporate income tax, local taxes, advance payments, and withholding taxes.
• Participate in preparing the annual Financial and Accounting Declaration (DSF).
• Monitor tax payments and prepare supporting documents required during tax audits.

C. Payroll and Social Security

• Verify variable payroll elements submitted by the Human Resources Department.
• Record payroll transactions and social security contributions.
• Prepare National Social Insurance Fund (CNPS) declarations and payroll deductions, including personal income tax, CAC, CFC, and RAV.
• Reconcile payroll records with accounting entries and justify personnel accounts.

D. Project and Analytical Accounting

• Maintain analytical accounting records for projects and validate related invoices.
• Participate in preparing financial statements and periodic project reports, including those relating to FF&E, special projects, and reciprocal operations.

E. Budget Monitoring and Reporting

• Prepare budget monitoring reports and analyse variances.
• Report budget overruns to the Head of the Finance and Accounting Unit.
• Participate in preparing the provisional budget.

F. Treasury and Bank Reconciliation

• Monitor and report daily bank account positions.
• Track financial investments.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and clear outstanding suspense items.
• Monitor, control, and record receipts and cash collections.
• Contribute to cash flow planning and prepare weekly reports, including cash flow monitoring and customer follow-ups.

G. Cash and Inventory Management

• Conduct periodic cash closings and unannounced cash checks.
• Prepare cash reports.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing stock.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and reconcile inventory records with accounting records.

3. Required Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications

• A Higher National Diploma (BTS), University Diploma of Technology (DUT), or Bachelor’s degree (Licence) in Accounting, Finance, or Management.
• Qualification level: Bac +2 to Bac +3.

Professional Experience

• One (1) to two (2) years of initial accounting experience, including internships.

4. Required Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to use Excel PivotTables, lookup formulas, and report-formatting tools.
• Knowledge of accounting software, which is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
• Knowledge of the hotel industry, which is an advantage.
• Bilingualism, which is an added advantage.

5. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates must submit their applications online only through the official recruitment portal.

🔗 Application Link: https://apply.workable.com/apave-cameroun/j/4EC57A40A6/

⏰ Application Deadline: Urgent – Apply Now.

Important: Applications must be submitted through the online portal.

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