SwyChr Technology Africa Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Job Title:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Junior Accountant, Intern<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number of Roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two (02)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Desired Start Date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday March 3rd 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Work Arrangements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hybrid (two days in the office and three days of WFH)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Office Location:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buea, SW Region, Cameroon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travel Requirement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Limited or no travel required for this role<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Direct Report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chief Financial Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Work Schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 hours a day (one-hour break)\/5 days a week (Monday to Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compensation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not a remunerated role however, may include communication and transport allowance at the discretion of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By email to hr@swychr.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application Pack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simply send us an email with your resume\/CV and a cover letter (the email body can be your cover letter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email Subject:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application for a Junior Accountant Intern position at SwyChr<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application Deadline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, February 20th 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Educational Background<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Must have a degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Basic knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Understanding of Accounting Concepts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Familiar with accounting standards (such as GAAP or IFRS), financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement), and general ledger processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Basic knowledge of financial accounting, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proficiency in Accounting Software<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Experience or basic familiarity with common accounting software and tools, such as Quick Books, Xero or Zoho Books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Strong analytical skills to identify trends, discrepancies, or errors in financial data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Ability to assist in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attention to Detail<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 High level of accuracy when recording and reviewing financial data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Ability to perform reconciliations, track expenses, and review reports with precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Communication and Interpersonal Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Ability to explain financial data and accounting concepts in a clear manner to non-financial staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basic Knowledge of Taxation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Understanding of basic tax principles and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Awareness of corporate tax processes or individual tax filings (depending on the role).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teamwork and Collaboration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the finance team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Willingness to take direction from senior accountants and assist with tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time Management and Organizational Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize workloads in a fast-paced environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Strong organizational skills to keep financial records and reports properly documented and accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adaptability and Willingness to Learn<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Openness to learning new accounting methods, tools, and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Flexibility to handle changes in accounting practices and updates in financial software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ethical and Professional Conduct<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Strong sense of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential financial data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Adherence to ethical standards in accounting, including transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Passion for Accounting and Finance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Genuine interest in pursuing a career in accounting or finance, with a desire to gain hands-on experience and develop skills in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resident\/place work requirement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be successful in landing this role, the candidate must be based in Buea, SW Region, Cameroon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: Note: While some prior knowledge or experience may be beneficial, we are looking for candidates who are eager to learn and apply accounting principles in a real-world setting even with zero work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Deliverables\/Job Description<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bookkeeping and Data Entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist with recording daily financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, and payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Maintain accurate records in accounting software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) Support<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Help to process vendor invoices and payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist in the preparation and sending of invoices to clients or customers where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Track payments and update the relevant records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bank Reconciliation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist in reconciling bank statements with company financial records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Identify discrepancies and report them to senior accountants for resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contribute to Financial Reporting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Gather and organize financial data for analysis and reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expense Tracking<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Support the finance team in monitoring and tracking expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist in the categorization of business expenses for accurate financial reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assist in Audits (internal and external)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Help with internal and external audit processes by organizing documents, preparing reports, and providing necessary information to auditors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist in the review of financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tax Filing Support<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist in the preparation of tax documents, such as sales tax, VAT, and income tax filings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Help the tax\/admin team with the documentation required for tax compliance and reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General Ledger Maintenance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist in maintaining the general ledger by ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Help with the month-end and year-end close processes by preparing adjusting journal entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Financial Analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Support the management team in analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and preparing reports on financial performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assist with Payroll Processing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Help with the preparation and processing of employee payroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Ensure payroll data is accurate and up-to-date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expense Report Review<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist in the review and verification of employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Help with the reimbursement process for employee expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compliance and Documentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Ensure all financial records and documents are maintained according to company policies and legal regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist in the preparation of compliance reports and filing financial documentation appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learning and Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Actively learn and apply accounting principles and financial regulations in day-to-day tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Seek guidance from senior accountants and participate in team meetings to understand accounting processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Admin Support<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Assist with general administrative tasks such as filing, organizing documents, and handling phone calls related to financial queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Manage communications with vendors, clients, and other stakeholders as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assist in Budgeting and Forecasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Support the finance team with budget preparation and updating of financial forecasts based on actual data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Monitor budget variances and reporting them to supervisors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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