Financial Controller - Cameroon Tax & Group Reporting

About the role

A full-time Financial Controller position based in Douala, Cameroon, in a commodity, agri-export, trading or processing business. The role combines deep local tax expertise with group reporting and financial management.

Required profile

• Degree in accounting or finance plus a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, DEC/DESCF or equivalent).
• At least 8 years in finance, including 3+ years as Financial Controller or head of finance in Cameroon or the CEMAC region.
• Proven command of Cameroon tax: corporate tax, VAT including export credit refunds, withholding, DSF filing, customs and transfer pricing.
• Track record of managing DGI and customs audits and reaching settlements, with specific cases the candidate can explain.
• Direct experience forming and registering a company in Cameroon (RCCM, NIU, DGE, CNPS) and setting up its bank accounts, accounting system and policies.
• Strong working knowledge of OHADA/SYSCOHADA and IFRS, and of group reporting packs and monthly close deadlines.
• Fluent English and French, with high-quality written English and French.
• Demonstrated integrity, with examples of refusing or escalating improper requests.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and very strong analytical skills.
• ERP experience such as SAP, Sage or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Supplier pre-finance, buying-station cash and stock controls, and export documentation.
• Hands-on Cameroon tax work and company setup are mandatory.