Overview

The RFC ensures accurate financial records, compliance with regulatory requirements, and adherence to best-practice financial management principles across the sub-region and Group entities.

Location: Cameroon

Specific Responsibilities

Financial Management

  1. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and financial ratio analysis.

  2. Provide leadership and strategic direction for finance operations.

  3. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies in line with Group standards.

  4. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.

  5. Manage outsourced finance functions and oversee the structure of accounting teams.

  6. Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including developing an organisational structure aligned with departmental goals and objectives.

  7. Ensure effective resource utilisation and robust internal controls to safeguard reporting integrity and regulatory compliance.

Financial Transactions

  1. Ensure timely settlement of accounts payable and debt obligations.

  2. Ensure all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable.

  3. Oversee collections of accounts receivable.

  4. Manage bank reconciliations and monitor daily cash positions.

  5. Maintain a compliant chart of accounts, orderly filing system, and strong transaction controls.

  6. Reconcile all intercompany transactions on a monthly basis.

Reporting

  1. Prepare and issue timely financial statements and reports in compliance with IFRS and Group policies.

  2. Coordinate statutory reporting and audits.

  3. Develop performance benchmarks and financial KPIs.

  4. Calculate and issue key financial and operational metrics.

  5. Deliver financial insights to support strategic decision-making and service delivery.

Budgeting and Planning

  1. Design budgeting templates and oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

  2. Conduct financial analysis to support capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract evaluation.

  3. Monitor variances and report significant deviations.

  4. Consolidate and submit regional budgets to the CFO.

Compliance

  1. Manage external audits and prepare audited financial statements.

  2. Ensure compliance with all statutory tax and reporting obligations.

  3. Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring prevention of revenue leakage.

People Management

  1. Supervise and appraise in-country accountants.

  2. Recommend training and development initiatives to build team capacity.

Information Systems

  1. Lead digital finance transformation initiatives by identifying and implementing technology-driven efficiencies.

Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the CFO or Management.

Individual Specifications

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, or CIMA).

  • Fluent in English and French

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior financial management role within Francophone Africa.

  • Experience in a multinational company or group structure, with exposure to cross-border financial operations and reporting.

  • Demonstrated experience aligning and applying various accounting standards, including IFRS and OHADA, across multi-jurisdictional operations.

Key Competencies

  • Strong understanding of economic factors, industry trends, and regulatory environments.

  • Knowledge of foreign exchange operations and exchange control compliance.

  • Proven ability in strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting (IFRS).

  • Solid commercial and financial acumen with strong business insight.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Skilled in negotiation, problem-solving, and managing multiple priorities.

  • High ethical standards and integrity.

  • Proficiency in enterprise systems.