Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Decision Support<\/p>\n
Bookkeeper \u2013 Cameroon
\nIntroduction<\/p>\n
FEWS NET is an integrated set of activities funded by the United States Government (USG) and is intended to provide timely, accurate, evidence-based, and transparent food security early warning information and analysis. The eighth phase of FEWS NET includes the Decision Support (DS) project which is charged with providing integrated monitoring and analyses of current and forecast acute food insecurity in countries worldwide. Based on an in-depth understanding of local livelihoods, FEWS NET DS Team monitors information and data on factors that affect food security, such as conflict, weather conditions and climate, crops, pasture, markets and trade, and nutrition. The work of the FEWS NET DS Team relies on close collaboration with international, regional, and national partners on food security data and information gathering and analysis. Major activities include joint monitoring and assessments, data sharing and exchanges, collaborative analysis and reporting, and technical capacity strengthening.<\/p>\n
Position Description and Location<\/p>\n
The Bookkeeper is responsible for all financial matters relating to the project, including managing the project\u2019s accounting transactions and books, monitoring project budget expenditures, and assuring proper financial reporting. This is a remote position, but the Bookkeeper must be based in Yaound\u00e9, Republic of Cameroon<\/p>\n
Responsibilities<\/p>\n
The main responsibilities of the Bookkeeper include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to be a strong team player.
\n\u00b7 Present a professional demeanor and exercise professional judgment.
\n\u00b7 Ability to prioritize work assignments; capable of making decisions that will foster timely completion of work.
\n\u00b7 Excellent and demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail.
\n\u00b7 Ability to perform well with minimal supervision.<\/p>\n
Financial Management<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Ensure that all transactions are processed in accordance with Chemonics policies and procedures.
\n\u00b7 Administer financial and accounting operations including but not limited to preparing payment vouchers, maintaining or verifying petty cash transactions, and reconciling petty cash balances at least once a week.
\n\u00b7 Maintaining bank balances and reconciling accounts on a monthly basis.
\n\u00b7 Requesting funds through wire transfers on a monthly basis from home office.<\/p>\n
Procurement and Inventory Management<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Administer all project procurements and the inventory\/maintenance of all equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to the execution of project activities.
\n\u00b7 Verify vendor invoices and deliveries and ensure that all supporting documents are received and correct.
\n\u00b7 Maintain equipment inventory, verifying all inventory items twice a year to ensure that the value of all items booked in Abacus under inventory accounts matches the total value indicated in the inventory report.
\n\u00b7 Ensure all inventory items are labeled in accordance with U.S. government guidelines.
\n\u00b7 Management of all vendor accounts.
\n\u00b7 Review all vendor invoices for accuracy, monitor vendor balances, and issue and send checks signed by the Country Technical Lead (CTL) to appropriate beneficiaries.<\/p>\n
Payroll and Personnel Expenses<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Management of payroll, travel expenses, and expense reports.
\n\u00b7 Prepare payroll and make disbursements in accordance with Chemonics policies and procedures.
\n\u00b7 Monitor and track all personnel benefits including vacation and sick day balances and bonuses.
\n\u00b7 Process and submit required tax documentation to accounting consulting firm and Chemonics office.
\n\u00b7 Process travel advances to local staff and follow-up on outstanding balances.
\n\u00b7 Verify and process expense reports generated by the staff.<\/p>\n
Record Keeping
\n\u00b7 Enter accounting transactions into Abacus Accounting Software on a daily basis in accordance with Chemonics policies and procedures.
\n\u00b7 Assist home office field accounting and project management staff in reconciling intercompany accounts.
\n\u00b7 Respond without delays to home office accounting questions or concerns.
\n\u00b7 Prepare backup documentation for each transaction before submitting to CTL for approval and issuing payment.
\n\u00b7 Maintain organized virtual and hard copy records as needed documenting all transactions, approvals, and procurements, etc.<\/p>\n
Financial Monitoring
\n\u00b7 Work with the CTL, Project Management Unit, and home office team in Washington, DC, to monitor the budget for project activities and staff level of effort in the country.
\n\u00b7 Assist the technical departments with the financial monitoring of activities in the field according to established procedures and calendars, as needed.
\n\u00b7 Contribute to the preparation of contractually required financial reports as needed, as well as any other financial reports required by Chemonics International.
\n\u00b7 Upon financial audit, provide the support necessary to the auditors conducting the audit and assure the implementation of any audit-based recommendations.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Fluency in written and spoken English required, local language skills desirable.
\n\u00b7 Bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required. Significant, directly related professional experience can substitute for education experience.
\n\u00b7 At least two years of relevant experience in accounting and financial and procurement management, U.S. government projects preferred.
\n\u00b7 Advanced computer skills in MS Office word processing and spreadsheets software required.
\n\u00b7 Ability to prioritize work assignments and exercise professional judgment required.<\/p>\n
Application Instructions<\/p>\n
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The application will close on October 10, 2025. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. To apply, please submit a CV and application through this link
\nhttps:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/65ac7f8912ac4a63891b8a3ffae4875f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Submit at https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/65ac7f8912ac4a63891b8a3ffae4875f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[282,23],"tags":[],"villes":[136],"contrats":[148],"diplomes":[212],"louma_meta":{"emploi_title":"Bookkeeper","emplois_employeur":55468,"emplois_date_publication":"2025-10-03","emplois_heure_publication":"11:51","emplois_date_cloture":"2025-10-10","emplois_heure_cloture":"17:00","emplois_experience_min":"2","emplois_experience_max":"","emploi_email":"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/65ac7f8912ac4a63891b8a3ffae4875f"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/emplois\/55471"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/emplois"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/emplois"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55471"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/emplois\/55471\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55473,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/emplois\/55471\/revisions\/55473"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55471"},{"taxonomy":"villes","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/villes?post=55471"},{"taxonomy":"contrats","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contrats?post=55471"},{"taxonomy":"diplomes","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/louma-jobs.com\/cameroun\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/diplomes?post=55471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}