Financial Controller (EPC Sector) Cameroon

Job Description: Financial Controller (EPC Sector)

1. Job Overview & Core Purpose

• Role: Financial Controller
• Industry: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
• Location: Western Coastal Region, Cameroon
• Reporting to: Managing Director
• Core Objective: Direct all financial operations, project accounting, internal controls, and tax compliance for complex EPC contracts across the region.

2. Key Responsibilities - EPC Project Accounting & Cost Control

• Manage accounting and revenue recognition for multi-million-dollar construction and engineering projects.
• Oversee project cash flow forecasting, work-in-progress (WIP) valuations, and variation orders.
• Track project margins, budget variances, and cost-to-complete metrics alongside project managers.

Financial Control & Compliance

• Maintain robust internal controls tailored to heavy infrastructure and remote project execution.
• Ensure strict compliance with OHADA (Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa) uniform act and local Cameroonian tax laws.
• Handle customs clearance accounting, local statutory audits, and corporate tax filings.

Treasury & Local Operations

• Supervise cash management, bank guarantees, letters of credit (LCs), and foreign exchange risk typical of regional operations.
• Liaise with local authorities, joint venture partners, and external banking institutions.

3. Leadership & People Management

• Leadership Quality : Possess Excellent leadership qualities is leading from the front managing local and expats efficiently
• Local Talent Development: Up-skills local and expat finance staff to prepare them for senior leadership roles.
• ERP & Systems Training: Conducts hands-on workshops on advanced ERP tools (SAP) and project costing methods.

4. Candidate Requirements : Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience: 18 to 20 years post qualification experience and progressive financial management experience.
• Regional Insight: Deep, hands-on working experience within the African continent (Central/West Africa preferred).
• Sector Background: Mandatory operational background in an EPC, heavy construction, oil & gas, or large-scale industrial engineering environment.

Language & Technical Skills

• Languages: Professional fluency in spoken and written French and English is highly preferable and advantageous for local administrative coordination.
• Technical Software: Advanced command of ERP systems.

Please note :

1. This is URGENT opening and selected candidate should be in a position to join at short duration

2. Should be medically "FIT" and able to work in tiring conditions including travel to site areas

3. Initially will be provided furnished single accommodation and conveyance.

4. Must have domestic clearance in relocating to Cameroon.

5. Candidate matching the above ONLY requested to send their detailed CV immediately and will be responded