City: Yaounde Posted: 14-Sep-2026
The Accountant provides day-to-day accounting and financial support to Management Sciences for Health (MSH) in Cameroon. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the position supports accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, preparation of payment documentation, account reconciliation, management of advances and petty cash, payroll support, and maintenance of complete financial records.
The Accountant is responsible for ensuring that all transactions are entered accurately and timely into QuickBooks in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, MSH accounting policies and procedures, and donor requirements. The Accountant is aware of, and adheres to, MSH’s ethical conduct and procurement integrity standards in all activities.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting, Payments, and Financial Documentation (50%)
Prepare payment vouchers and verify that invoices, receipts, approvals, and other supporting documents are complete, accurate, and consistent with MSH and donor requirements.
Record expenses, deposits, advances, receivables, prepayments, payables, and other approved transactions accurately and on time in the designated accounting system.
Apply the appropriate accounting codes and verify that expenditures are charged to the correct project, budget line, or funding source.
Support processing of approved payments to vendors, staff, consultants, and activity participants in accordance with established authorization procedures.
Manage assigned petty cash transactions and maintain accurate cash records and supporting documentation.
Track staff and activity advances, review liquidation documents, and follow up on timely settlement or return of unused funds.
Maintain organized electronic and physical financial files to support an adequate audit trail and timely retrieval of records.
Support preparation of routine financial information and respond to requests from the Senior Finance Manager
Procurement and Payment Compliance (15%)
Review procurement and payment documentation for completeness, appropriate approvals, required signatures, and consistency with MSH procedures and donor requirements.
Verify that purchase requests, quotations, purchase orders, invoices, delivery documentation, and other supporting records are consistent before payment processing.
Coordinate with procurement, operations, and program teams to clarify documentation gaps and resolve discrepancies.
Support compliance with segregation of duties, procurement integrity standards, and established financial controls.
Payroll and compulsory insurances (15%)
Manage timesheets for office staff ensuring timely submission, approval accuracy and filin
Work with the Senior Finance Manager to provide related information to Payroll service companies (in certain countries) on salary and insurance, review their calculations and work on related issues.
Inventory and Asset Management (10%)
Maintain accurate records of project assets and office equipment in coordination with the Senior Finance Manager and operations team.
Support periodic physical inventory checks and reconciliation of asset records with available equipment.
Document asset movements, identify discrepancies, and support appropriate follow-up in accordance with MSH procedures.
Assist with approved asset disposal, transfer, or donation processes when required.
Account Reconciliations (5%)
Prepare or support timely reconciliation of bank accounts, staff advances, payables, liabilities, and other assigned accounts.
Review supporting documents and investigate outstanding items, discrepancies, or unusual transactions.
Bring unresolved issues to the attention of the Senior Finance Manager and support timely corrective action.
Additional Responsibilities (5%)
Support internal and external audit requests by locating financial records and providing requested documentation.
Coordinate with banks, relevant authorities, and service providers on routine finance matters when authorized.
Comply with MSH policies, donor requirements, ethical standards, and mandatory training requirements.
Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Senior Finance Manager.
