Position: Accountant
Organization: Agriculture and Bio-Conservation Organisation for Youth Empowerment and Rural Development (ABOYERD)
Location: First Floor, CAMPOST Building, Dschang, West Region, Cameroon
Type of Employment: Permanent
About ABOYERD
ABOYERD is a Cameroon-based conservation organization with mission to protect biodiversity and improve human well-being through scientific research, conservation awareness, livelihood improvement and climate action for sustainable human-wildlife co-existence in priority conservation areas in Cameroon.
Position Overview
ABOYERD is seeking a motivated and skilled Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the organization’s accounting and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, supporting budgeting processes, and collaborating with project teams on financial tracking.
Female Candidates Only
ABOYERD is committed to promoting gender equity and empowering women in leadership roles within our organization. Therefore, this call for proposals is open exclusively to female candidates. We encourage qualified women with proven accounting experience and a strong commitment to organizational financial integrity to apply. This initiative aligns with our organizational policy to enhance diversity and inclusion and to support women’s professional development in the conservation sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records, including ledger entries and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Assist in project budgeting and financial planning.
- Support compliance with local tax laws and organizational policies.
- Tax preparation and filing
- National Social Insurance contribution preparation and filing
- Facilitate annual audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Collaborate with fundraising and conservation teams to reconcile project finances.
Qualifications and Skills
- Proven experience in accounting or financial management.
- Familiarity with financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Ability to work with precision and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in relevant accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficiency in French and English
- Passion for environmental conservation and community development is a plus.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and relevant certifications to the Executive Director at bindavalery@aboyerd.org, copying nyanganjihumphrey@aboyerd.org by October 20, 2025. Please include “Application for Accountant Position” in the subject line.
Additional Information
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.