The Accountant is responsible for assisting the Finance Manager with safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of MSH and ultimately of the donor against fraud, loss or misuse. 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. MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.

• University degree in accounting or equivalent certification from a Business Technical School.
• 2 years of work experience as an accountant in a similar work organization.
• Experience in the use of accounting software (QuickBooks preferred).
• Good account reconciliation skills, including bank accounts, advance accounts, and payroll related liability accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel), word processing.
• Ability to follow MSH and donor policies and procedures for procurement and documentation and ensure adequate accounting documentation for a proper audit trail.
• Knowledge of Cameroon laws on labor, social and health insurance, and personal income tax.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and to take initiative
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Fluency in English and French language including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Understanding of the tenets of cash control and asset management and must be able to complete timely and accurate account reconciliations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze balance sheet and expense account transactions and post required adjusting/allocation journal entries.
• Experience with US government projects.
• Preferred: Prior work experience with U. S. Government and non-USG, foundations, or other donors.
• Preferred: Partial professional qualification in ACCA or CPA.

• Prepare payment vouchers in QuickBooks.
• Control and enter all expenses from the petty cash.
• Assure balances of unused portions of advances are timely deposited into MSH bank accounts.
• Post expenses, deposits, advances, receivables, prepaids, payables, and liabilities in QuickBooks.
• Support Finance Manager to prepare forms for payments of taxes and social security, as required.
• Manage timesheets for office staff ensuring timely submission, approval accuracy and filing.
• Maintain the inventory of the Cameroon office, together with the Finance Manager.
• Manage donation of old inventory as appropriate.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Deliver and collect documents from the bank and other government authorities.
• Provide back up to the Finance Manager as needed.
• Reconcile liability and other accounts as required.
• Timely reconciliation of advances, including review of receipts.
• Coordinate with the Finance Manager to conduct periodic physical checks of inventory.
• Work with the 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.
• Reviewing procurement documentation for office supplies and services to ensure the accuracy and required signatories and necessary documentation are in place according to MSH’s and donor policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation is filed with vouchers and maintained as per MSH and donor policy.
• Prepare deposit slips for cash to be deposited into the bank account.
• Payment of expenses, including per diem and transport to participants during activities in the field.
• Properly code all transactions in QuickBooks.