Internal Controller

Bank, Financial & Insurance Activities

Number of vacancies

1

Job type

Full Time

Responsibilities

Our client, a multinational operating in the microfinance sector, is seeking an Internal Controller to support the strong growth of its operations in Douala, Cameroon

Job Purpose/Summary

The Internal Controller is responsible for reviewing all internal processes, systems, and policies, identifying, and appraising the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of financial controls, compliance, risk assessment, and management in accordance with company rules and existing laws and regulations.

Key Accountabilities / Result Area

The Internal Controller:

·     Conducts an assessment of the organization’s control environment, reviewing the adequacy of existing policies and procedures in contributing towards the achievement of the organization’s objectives.

·   Reviews and appraises the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance procedures, and controls and timeliness of documentation generation to ensure information reliability and relevance.

·   Assesses, evaluates and monitors the system of internal control, reviewing the adequacy and extent of programs designed to safeguard organization assets and reports on risk management issues and deficiencies identified.

·       Performs regular control activities on authorizations and approvals, verifications, reconciliations, and business performance reviews to provide reasonable assurance of the adequacy of controls in place.

·   Identifies areas of strengths and weaknesses, addressing specific training and development needs to fill compliance gaps and engage in continuous education and staff development towards best practice.

·      Reviews the responses to internal and external audit management letter queries to ensure that recommendations are implemented and all action items are resolved.

·     Evaluate the regulatory compliance program and the business’s readiness in case of business interruption to guarantee business continuity.

·       Prepare an audit manual and audit plan in liaison with the BOD Supervisory Committee and external auditors.

·     Directs and appraises the activities of audit and compliance personnel and serves as liaison with all external audit and regulatory agencies.

·       And may perform any other related duties.

 

Interface & Dimensions

Internal Interface

·       The board of Directors

·       The Manager

·       The Accountant

·       The Loan Office

·       Business Development Manager

External Interface

·       External Auditors

·       Taxation Authorities

·       CNPS

Dimensions

·       Attends and present reports on Board Meetings a year

·       Review all monthly and year-end Financial Statements

Educational requirements

·       Minimum of a Bachelor's +4 years (equivalent to a Master's degree) in Audit, Management Control, or related fields,

Experience requirements

·       At least 5 years of experience in a similar position,

·       Good knowledge of CEMAC/COBAC regulations and OHADA law

Additional requirements

·       Strong understanding of the regulatory and operational environment of microfinance

 

Interested candidates are invited to apply via Cameroon.office@hsd-melt.com or https://mhd.hsd-melt.com, specifying in the subject line: Internal Controller.

Latest on September 12^th, 2025.

 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

 

Job Location

Douala, Cameroon