Accounting Clerk (01)

Vacancy : 1

Job Description

Organization information:
Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS) is a non-governmental and not for profit organization dedicated to seeking innovative solutions to strengthen health systems in developing countries for effective service delivery and surveillance of infectious, noninfectious, and neglected tropical diseases. We focus in three key areas: improve laboratory systems and services critical for disease management, surveillance, and prevention; enhance field surveillance and epidemiological training for relevant animal and human-health to mitigate threats posed by diseases; and improve service delivery at all health levels.

Our major collaborators include Ministries of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa Centers for Disease Control, Mastercard Foundation and several bi-lateral organizations.

Purpose of the role
The Accounting Clerk under the supervision of the Financial Accountant will assist in processing financial transactions and maintaining financial records.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Assist in journal preparation and posting of transactions into the accounting software;
• Analyze accounts and establish balances;
• Provide accounting and clerical assistance to the Financial accountant;
• Verify the correctness and completeness of supplier invoices, contracts and orders before posting into the accounting software;
• Assist in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for petty cash in a timely and accurate manner;
• Support the timely preparation of monthly financial reports and annual statutory financial statements;
• Maintain a proper filing and recording system for all financial documentations/records;
• Update job knowledge by keeping current with financial regulations and accepted practices; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations;
• Collate financial reporting materials and justification documents;
• Carry out periodic cash counts, reconcile to the GL and prepare cash count certificates;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Officer

Education & Experience

Academic requirements and relevant experience

• A minimum of BS. in Accounting and Finance or its equivalent from a recognized educational institution.
• A minimum of one (01) years relevant work experience in finance and accounting.

Must Have

Required skills

• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong ability to establish priorities, work within tight timelines and multitask;
• Ability to work under minimal supervision with high level of resilience.
• Very good computer skills, including excellent word processing capabilities and experience in using Microsoft Office programs, MS 365 programs and financial software.
• Solution-oriented and deadline-driven with strong organizational skills.
• High ethics and personal commitment to transparency and accountability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ready to learn for continuous improvement.

Languages

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and French.

Remuneration

• The salary for this position is very competitive, attractive and negotiable.
• This is a full time position for a three (3) year contract with the possibility to renew

Submission of Application
Complete application files comprising of an application, a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and copies of the required academic qualifications can be submitted either online via recruitment@ghsscm.org, or physically at GHSS head office at Denver Bonamoussadi, Douala from 9am – 2pm, Monday to Friday.

NB: Applicants should submit their documents in either word format or pdf.

• We strongly welcome early applications. Consideration will be given to candidates who submitted a complete application file and on time.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted.
• If you have not been contacted fifteen (15) days after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Employment Status

Full Time

Educational Requirements

BS

Experience Requirements

1 - <3 Years

Job Location

Office

Salary

The salary for this position is very competitive, attractive and negotiable