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Water for Good will consider expats from the countries of Cameroon, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Republic of Congo.</span><span> </span></em></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Position Summary</span><span>: </span></span></span><br><span><span>The Finance &amp; Accounting Manager leads country finance, accounting, and procurement support for the CAR program, ensuring effective and transparent </span><span>utilization</span><span> of financial resources and the integrity of financial services. The role </span><span>is responsible for</span><span> </span><span>timely</span><span> month-end close, </span><span>accurate</span><span> financial reporting, robust internal controls, and compliance with organizational policies, donor agreements, and statutory requirements. The position partners with program and leadership teams to support planning, budgeting, and decision-making and builds staff capacity through coaching and knowledge</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Responsibilities and Duties Overview: </span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><em><span>Budgeting &amp; Financial Management</span><span> </span></em></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting with the Country Management Team.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Support program teams in workplans, budgets, cost estimates, and forecasts.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Provide budget-versus-actual analysis and corrective actions.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Monitor revenues and expenditures against budgets.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Support proposal development (budgets and narratives).</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Conduct financial due diligence and partner assessments.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Manage banking relationships and financial matter</span><span>s</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><em><span>Financial Reporting, Compliance, &amp; Audit</span><span> </span></em></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Oversee accounting operations to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with OHADA/SYSCOHADA</span><span> &amp; GAAP</span><span> requirements.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Lead the month-end close process (reconciliations, journals, schedules).</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Lead year-end close and financial reporting including </span><span>preparation of annual financial statements and statutory reports</span><span>, </span><span>accurate</span><span> reconciliations, supporting schedules, and audit-ready documentation</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ensure compliance with internal policies, donor rules, and statutory obligations.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Support</span><span> review and update</span><span> </span><span>finance and procurement polic</span><span>ies</span><span> and strengthen internal controls.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Improve processes and mitigate financial risks.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Lead audit readiness and coordinate external and statutory audits.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Review payroll, statutory deductions, and CNSS compliance.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ensure </span><span>accurate</span><span> and </span><span>timely</span><span> </span><span>tax filings and statutory submissions</span><span>, while o</span><span>versee</span><span>ing</span><span> tax compliance with external advisors.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Support contract reviews and p</span><span>rovide financial input </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>L</span><span>ead </span><span>periodic </span><span>grant</span><span> reporting and ensure donor compliance</span><span>, </span><span>m</span><span>aintain</span><span> </span><span>grant</span><span> </span><span>files,</span><span> and track reporting deadlines.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><em><span>Procurement, Asset, &amp; 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