Role Overview:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the company's overall finance and accounting function in Cameroon. The role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong experience in financial management, accounting, taxation, statutory compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls.

The incumbent should have experience working with large, professionally managed organizations and the ability to independently manage finance operations while ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate financial policies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the overall finance and accounting function of the organization in Cameroon.

- Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports.

- Manage statutory compliance, taxation, audits, and regulatory reporting.

- Establish and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting procedures.

- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance.

- Ensure compliance with applicable local accounting standards and tax regulations.

- Coordinate with internal and external auditors.

- Manage banking relationships and treasury operations.

- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management for business decisions.

- Ensure effective financial risk management and adherence to company policies.

- Lead and develop the finance and accounting team.

Candidate Profile:

- Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from the 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 batch or related professional degrees.

- Must have a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in Cameroon.

- Currently working at Senior Manager - Finance, Financial Controller, or an equivalent senior finance leadership level.

- Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, taxation, audits, and statutory compliance.

- Experience working with large multinational companies or professionally managed organizations.

- Strong knowledge of financial controls, budgeting, cash flow management, and working capital.

- Excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to independently manage the finance function and work with senior management.

Experience & Other Details:

- Qualification: CA (2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 batch).

- Cameroon Experience: Minimum 2 years (Mandatory).

- Current Designation: Senior Manager - Finance / Financial Controller or equivalent.

- Industry Preference: Agri-commodities, Trading, FMCG, Manufacturing, or other large multinational organizations.