Main duties: 

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, Accounting, and Budget, the Treasurer shall be responsible for cash management, financial products, exchange and interest rate developments, and bank accounting. The treasurer’s tasks shall be performed by ensuring sound financial management, monitoring cash flow, reporting to Management, ensuring compliance with banking regulations, ensuring proper processing of swap transactions (margin calls), and take effective positions on the financial markets on behalf of CRRH-UEMOA.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Cash flow managing: receipts and payments;
• Daily analysis of bank balances of the accounts in the various banks;
• Balancing accounts and investing any cash surpluses;
• Financing requirements;
• Determine value-dates of investments;
• Replenish the institution’s operating account;
• Manage banking flows based on the specific benefits offered by each financial institution
   

Risk management

In collaboration with the Risk Manager:  

• Identify risks affecting the institution that may impact:
• Interest rates;
• Exchange rate developments;
• Counterparty risk;
• Assess the risks for the institution;
• Set up currency risk hedging instruments adapted to the currencies used and the flows specific to the business;
• Define monitoring indicators;
• Managing financial products, in particular swap transactions, and ensuring that margin calls are calculated correctly;
• Implement control procedures;
• Optimizing financial costs and income by checking the interest scales issued by the banks and verifying the financial interest charged by them.
   

Budget and cash flow forecasts

• Prepare a monthly cash flow budget based on information provided by Management and the Finance Director and on knowledge of the transaction and its history;
• Accurately assess the net cash position at the end of the year and the net debt position in order to define the external financing requirements to be sought from banks and development partners.
   

Treasury, credit, debt collection, banking relations

• Prepare the company’s financing plans and approve cash budgets to meet external financing requirements;
• Monitor the cash position and analyze;
• Define and monitor the refinancing policy in collaboration with the Operations Department;
• Seek support from banks and investors;
• Ensure collection of quarterly installments from DFS and half-yearly installments from refinanced banks;
• Pay half-yearly installments to development partners and the regional market (BRVM);
• Monitor margin calls for payment of transactions relating to the US market;
• Manage banking authorizations by listing all delegations of bank signatures and updating them as soon as a signatory leaves the company
   

Profile:

• MBA in Finance, Master’s 2 in Banking and Finance, Master’s 2 in Corporate Finance, 5 years of higher education in Accounting, Finance, Control, and/or Audit such as DESCF, DESCOGEF, DSCG, or equivalent with proven skills in financial management, cash management, and accounting techniques;
• A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certificate would be an asset;
• Good knowledge of banking operations, domestic and international financial market operations;
• Good theoretical understanding and proven experience in the management, arbitrage, and trading of financial products and derivatives;
• Good theoretical understanding of financial products and their behavior in the event of changes in exchange and interest rates;
• Good knowledge of the revised Banking Chart of Accounts;
• Skills in regulations and standards (particularly at international level with Basel II, III, etc.);
  Mastery of valuation software such as Bloomberg and others;
  Excellent command of common office applications, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to analyze and summarize;
• Good leadership and team-building skills;
• Have a sense of responsibility;
• Ability to use accounting software;
• Be dynamic;
• Be rigorous, autonomous and methodical;
• Be organised;
• Be discreet and honest;
• Ability to respect procedures;
• At least 5 years of experience in the trading room of a financial institution or banking group operating regularly on the domestic and/or international financial market, or in the treasury department of this type of institution;
• Ability to speak English.
   

Applications, including a cover letter and detailed CV, should be submitted to the Managing Director of CRRH-UEMOA, at the following address:

blawson@crrhuemoa.org latest by 10 :00 a.m. on Monday8 May 2023.

KEY FUNCTIONS 

The main task of the Business Developer (M/F) will be to find new levers for growth within CRRH-UEMOA. Under the supervision of the Sales Director, the business developer will develop a volume of business. He/she shall identify and explore business opportunities and potential needs and negotiate with prospects and active customers to implement new growth projects. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develop and implement a sales strategy

• Participate in developing CRRH-UEMOA’s sales strategy;
• Design and produce sales support tools;
• Design and manage events aimed at optimizing the visibility of the offering and products/services;
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the internal processes of all internal departments (legal, financial, administrative operations, etc.).

Identify business opportunities for refinancing activities of banks and DFS and new activities

• Prospect and identify growth opportunities: alliances, strategic partnerships, etc.;
  Define appropriate sales proposals and hold sales meetings;
• Meet potential new customers in the market, using the resources developed upstream to target them;
• Examine short-, medium- and long-term development opportunities with potential new customers;
• Ensuring a good relationship between customers and the company, making yourself available to them while a relationship of trust is being established.

Developing and maintaining customer relations

• Set up a customer database;
• Gather useful information from customer data;
• Track, identify, and add qualified prospects to the sales pipeline;
• Gather customer feedback on the company’s proposals;
• Unite teams to better listen to customers and serve them better;
• Manage the sales process from start to finish.

Negotiate contractual terms with customers and communicate with stakeholders.

• Conduct commercial negotiations in close collaboration with in-house teams, taking account of changes in the business model;
• Manage development projects ;
• Develop customer loyalty so that customers are integrated into the medium- and long-term development strategy;
• Ensure the sustainability of the business plan; monitor the development of the new market or product range over the first few years to ensure that it is fully integrated into the company.
   

PROFILE

Qualification

Applicants should have the following qualifications and professional experience:

• Have at least a 5-year degree (Master 2) in management or finance or any other related discipline;
• At least ten (10) years of experience, including five (05) years as a Business Developer in a banking environment or a financial institution
   

Competencies (Skills, experience, and knowledge)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Have a solid grounding in finance and a good knowledge of the banking sector;
• Have a good address book (banks and DFS in the WAEMU);
• Good command of commercial strategy and negotiation;
• Ability to prepare sales presentation documents and make presentations to clients;
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills;
• Good listening skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit;
• Ability to summarize and analyze;
• Organizational and project management skills;
• Ability to put forward proposals and convincing arguments;
• leadership and team management skills.
   

Applications are open to all nationals of WAEMU member countries.

Applications, including a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae, should be sent to the following address:

recrutement@conseils-reunis-togo.com

No later than 13 June 2023 at 18:00 GMT

further information, please contact (+228) 70 02 02 20

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
RECRUITMENT OF A PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
AMI N°01/CRRH-UEMOA 2023
 

JUSTIFICATION FOR RECRUITING A PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

The Procurement Specialist will be required to ensure compliance with the AFD Group procurement procedures for this PROPARCO Technical Assistance project.

The required qualifications and skills, duration and features of the service contract, and the terms and conditions for submitting this application are as follows:
 

DUTIES

Under the supervision of Management, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for project procurement, including planning project implementation activities.
In this capacity, he will work closely with Management, the Operations Department, the Finance Department, and Permanent Control. He will assist and advise those in charge of project implementation.

The procurement specialist will:

• Verify compliance of procurement contracts;
• Ensure that the procurement processes meet the procedure established by PROPARCO ( Link to the complete guidelines: Guidelines for awarding contracts financed by AFD in
• foreign countries | AFD - Agence Française de Développement);
• Ensure that procurement decisions comply with agreements reached;
• Help resolve any procurement issues that may arise;
• Ensure the planning of activities and the follow-up of contract files to avoid any delay in the process of awarding, signing, and executing contracts;
• Ensure that contracting is fully integrated into fund planning and management.
   

NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Procurement Specialist will be required to:

• Develop a procurement monitoring mechanism, including deadlines, so that potential sources of delay can be quickly identified, senior management informed, and solutions proposed;
• Draft requests for expression of interest (EOI) for the recruitment of consultants and ensuring publication in the national and/or international press;
• Ensure the quality of technical specifications and terms of reference;
• Prepare requests for quotations and requests for proposals;
• Monitor the publication of specific tender notices in the appropriate media;
• Take part in tender opening committees, bid evaluations, and contract awards in order to provide helpful advice to those involved in the procurement process;
• Establish for all categories of contracting the contracts of the successful tenderers;
• Follow up on no-objection opinions requested from PROPARCO;
• Ensure that all decisions relating to the award and execution of contracts have complied with the agreed rules;
• Advise Management in understanding and drafting all incoming and outgoing correspondence with procurement aspects;
• Provide appropriate advice in the performance of contracts and, in particular, with regard to the resolution of any disputes that may arise;
• Produce a monthly contract monitoring report and a quarterly contract status report to support financial monitoring;
• Ensure that tender results are published within the prescribed deadlines after contracts have been awarded and that unsuccessful bidders receive the necessary information;
• Supervise or act as secretary to analysis committees, with non-voting status, except for services relating to the awarding of contracts;
• Organize and carry out in-house training sessions at intervals to be agreed upon with General Management to empower CRRH-UEMOA staff in the correct day-to-day application of PROPARCO’s procurement guidelines;
• Carry out any task or assignment by Management related to the award contracts.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Based on the provisions of the credit agreement, the procedures manual, and the approved procurement plan, it participates in the execution of the following detailed tasks:

Process monitoring

• Prepare and coordinate procurement of intellectual services and works and for the selection of consultants ;
• Update the procurement plan at least once a year and whenever the need arises;
  File and archive all documents and contract files;
• Develop a mechanism for procurement monitoring, including deadlines, so that potential sources of delay can be quickly identified, senior management informed, and solutions proposed.

Selection and employment of consultants 

• Draft Requests for Expressions of Interest for consultancy services and ensuring publication in the national and/or international press;
• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs);
• Send invitations to short-listed consultants following PROPARCO’s no-objection opinion;
• Participate in bid openings, technical and financial proposal evaluations, and contract awards in order to advise committee members and the person responsible for awarding contracts as resource persons;
• Draw up contracts between the Project and the consultants selected after PROPARCO’s no-objection opinion;
• Follow-up of no-objection opinions requested from PROPARCO.

Advisory services to General Management and project managers in matters relating to the award and execution of contracts

• Ensure that all decisions relating to the award and execution of contracts have complied with the agreed rules;
• Support the project in understanding and drafting all incoming and outgoing correspondence relating to procurement;
• To provide appropriate advice in the performance of contracts and especially in the resolution of any disputes that may arise;
• Produce a quarterly contract situation and contribute to the procurement aspects;
  Ensure that market commitments are systematically reflected in the information system and communicated to CRRH-UEMOA’s Finance Department;
• Ensure that tender results are published in a timely manner following contract awards and that unsuccessful bidders receive the necessary information;
• Supervise or act as secretary to analyze sub-committees with non-voting status, except for services relating to the awarding of contracts.
   

Performance Criteria

The procurement specialist’s performance will be measured by:

• Quality of follow-up on actions included in the procurement plan ;
• Meeting deadlines for execution of the procurement plan for actions for which it is responsible ;
• The quality of tender documents and requests for proposals ;
• The quality of the monitoring of procurement procedures and no-objection notices ;
• Quality of complaint management.
   

REQUIRED PROFILE

• Have at least a university degree (minimum BAC + 5) in engineering, procurement, law, administration, commerce, finance, management, economics, or a related field, or have a degree (BAC + 4) in one of these disciplines or fields with at least three (3) years of experience in a position as a procurement specialist, counterpart or procurement assistant on a project or program using the procurement procedures of a multilateral Technical and Financial Partner;
• At least 10 years of professional experience in procurement, with at least 5 consecutive years in a similar procurement position in the public or private sector or with similar responsibilities in this field. Experience in an externally funded project is an asset;
• Have a perfect knowledge of the procurement procedures of multilateral donors (e.g., AFD Group including PROPARCO, World Bank, ADB);
• Proficiency in commonly used software applications (World, Excel, PowerPoint) and communications tools such as e-mail;
• Ability to work as part of a team ;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure ;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French.
   

APPLICATION FORM 

Management of CRRH-UEMOA invites interested persons to express their interest by providing the following information demonstrating that they have the relevant qualifications and experience to provide the services:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Cover letter;
• Copies of diplomas and certificates;
• Proof of performance of similar assignments;
• Work certificates;
• and other documents supporting the applicant’s qualifications and experience.
   

The mandate expires on 30 June 2024, with three (3) months trial period.

One candidate will be selected based on the qualifications and experience of the candidates for the position, and they will be invited to contract negotiations. 

Interested Candidates may obtain further information at the address below and at the following times: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00 (local time).

5.    Applications must be submitted by email or in a sealed envelope marked: “Dossier de candidature pour le Recrutement d’un(e) Spécialiste en gestion financière pour la CRRH-UEMOA” no later than 10 a.m. U.T.  on 4 August 2023 to the following address:

CAISSE REGIONALE DE REFINANCECEMENT HYPOTHECAIRE (CRRH-UEMOA)

Direction Générale de la CRRH-UEMOA,

68 Avenue de la Libération, Immeuble BOAD, BP 1172 Lomé (TOGO)  

Téléphone : (00 228) 22 23 27 22

E-mail : SPM@crrhuemoa.org

Lomé-TOGO

Lomé, le 21/07/2023

              Mme Yedau OGOUNDELE  

                  Managing Director

MAIN TASK 

The Information Systems Security Manager will be required to assess the vulnerability of the information system of the WAEMU Regional Mortgage Refinancing Company (CRRH-UEMOA), propose solutions to the line manager to develop and strengthen the security policy and implement solutions to protect the computer network against any external intrusion (viruses, hackers, etc.). The systems security engineer will be the recognized interface for users and external parties on issues relating to the security of all or part of the information system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Risk analysis, research, and web and network security audits ;
• Audit the web, Wi-Fi, and VoIP security system, possibly with the help of service providers (penetration and infusion tests);
• Analyse the risks, malfunctions, gaps in protection, and room for improvement in security systems;
• Define or develop web and email security measures and standards in line with the nature of the company’s business and its IT risks exposure (password policy, choice of antivirus, certificates, etc.);
• Carrying out technical studies, enabling the line manager to choose the most appropriate technical systems for the company’s needs (firewall, authentication, etc.). 
  Implementation and monitoring of Internet and intranet security measures
• Put in place appropriate web security methods and tools and support their implementation with users; 
• Drawing up and monitoring dashboards for Internet security incidents (particularly viral attacks);
• Repair damage caused to the IT system in the event of a system penetration or virus/ransomware infection, analyze the causes, and consolidate security measures;

• Regularly test or have tested the correct operation of the security measures to detect weaknesses and shortcomings (penetration tests in particular).

   

Communication and training on safety standards

• Participate in the development of the network security policy (password policy, authentication, use of certificates, level of antivirus security on workstations, definition (censorship) of trusted sites, etc.), update it regularly, share it with users and ensure that it is applied; 
• Produce training materials and distribute them mainly to staff in the IT department and other departments;
• Set up communication actions with company users in case of a significant risk (information on types of infected email, for example) or damage to information systems caused by an attack.
   

Technological and regulatory watch

• Keep a technology watch, particularly on protocols, new intrusion systems, and the latest attack techniques on the web, as well as developments in protection to guarantee system security;
• Identify new risks to the security of the information system: the appearance of unknown viruses, the launch of computer attacks on the global network, etc.;
• Monitor legal developments regarding Internet security to ensure that web security measures are consistent with individual and collective rights.
   

Manage Applications

• Administer and manage access to CARTHAGO, SWIFT, IBIS Comptabilité and other applications;
• Monitor the maintenance and updating of the various applications.
   

PROFILE

Qualification

The candidate must possess the following qualifications and have professional experience as described below:

• Bac +5 (Master 2) in information technology; IT security, telecoms, IT systems and network security, information coding, or other equivalent qualifications; 
• At least five (5) years of professional experience as an Information Systems Security Technician; 
• Professional certification in security management would be an added advantage (CISSP, etc.).
   

Skills and aptitudes required

• Mastery of ISO 2700X standards, knowledge of various security systems, and a good command of technical English; 
• Compliance with procedures;
• Good listening and communication skills;
• Rigorous, inquisitive, independent, methodical, dynamic and organized.
   

Applications are open to all nationals of WAEMU member countries.

Please send your application, including a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae, to the following address: 

recrutement@conseils-reunis-togo.com

Latest by 17h00 GMT 29 April 2023 

For further information, please get in touch with (+228) 70 02 02 20

Purpose of the position: 

Under the supervision of the Managing Director, the Head of Permanent Control and Compliance of CRRH-UEMOA will ensure permanent control, compliance, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) of CRRH-UEMOA. The specialist will also ensure the proper functioning of the internal control system and produce reports on control missions.

The Head of Compliance will:

• Lead ongoing monitoring activities, operational risk control (including business continuity), compliance, and anti-money laundering to identify and assess risks, propose and implement corrective measures, and monitor the improvement of this system at CRRH-UEMOA;
• Implement a CSR approach and manage CRRH-UEMOA’s Environmental and Social Policy
   

Main tasks 

M1.    PERMANENT CONTROL

• Develop and update the tools for effective permanent control (procedures, operating guides, charter, etc.); 
• Implement a permanent monitoring system for accounts and procedures;
• Draw up and implement the permanent control plan;
• Check that departments and divisions apply and comply with policies, procedures, ethical rules, and best practices at all levels of the organization;
• Ensure that the decisions of the Board of Directors and Executive Management are implemented and that legal and regulatory deadlines are met;
• Carry out post-audit checks on all the institution’s financial operations, in particular, to ensure that procedures are correctly applied;
• Check legal documents relating to refinancing operations; 
• Check that the standards and limits set by the Board of Directors are strictly observed;
• Propose appropriate recommendations to address weaknesses identified as a result of controls or permanent control assignments;
• Prepare reports on regulatory and permanent control assignments.

M2.    ENSURE COMPLIANCE

• Work with the Legal Department, keeping a legal and regulatory watch by compiling a list of the standards in force;
• Transpose compliance regulations into the bank’s internal tools and procedures, drawing up and updating a map of compliance risks;
• Draw up and implement a specific control plan for compliance risks;
• Check the relevance of the compliance policy;
• Verify that the operations carried out, the organization, and the internal procedures comply with the legal and regulatory provisions in force, with professional and ethical standards and practices, and with the guidelines and decisions of the decision-making bodies of CRRH-UEMOA.
   

M3.    CONTROL THE FINANCIAL SECURITY FRAMEWORK (AML/FT)

• Monitor regulations and legislation in the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and ensure that they are complied with;
• Monitor Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures;
• Update AML/CFT procedures and AML/CFT risk mapping;
• Drawing up the annual AML/CFT program and implementing CRRHUEMOA’s AML/CFT system;
• Centralize and coordinate information on sensitive and suspicious transactions and reporting them;
• Raise awareness and train staff on AML/CFT; 
  Monitor international embargoes and sanctions; liaise with regulatory and supervisory authorities (CENTIF, BCEAO);
• Prepare and submit reports to General Management and regulators (CENTIF, BCEAO) on time.
  
      

M4.     MANAGE CRRH-UEMOA’S ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL POLICY (ESP)

• Ensure the implementation of the CRRH-UEMOA ESP by the shareholder banks of CRRH-UEMOA, 
• Monitor the transmission of environmental and social management system evaluation and monitoring forms by the shareholder banks when refinancing is set up and at the end of each year,
• Prepare and submit to the World Bank the annual report on the implementation of the ESMP by the shareholder banks.
   

Profile of the candidate: 

• Holder of a degree (Bac + 4/5) in Finance, Accounting, Audit / Law, Risk, or equivalent;
• At least five (7) years of professional experience, including 5 years in a control, compliance, or risk management function in a bank, the financial sector, or an audit firm;
• Organizational, critical, analytical, and summarizing skills;
• Rigour, discretion, integrity, and intellectual honesty;
• Good knowledge of the banking sector;
• Good command of banking regulations;
• Good command of compliance issues;
• A cross-functional view of the business;
• Good command of banking regulations (AML/FT*, Basel II and III, etc.); 
• Sense of confidentiality;
• Ability to adapt;
• Responsiveness;
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize / thoroughness;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• People skills;
• Communication and listening skills;
• Diplomacy and pedagogy;
• Good command of IT tools and data management software (monitoring of flows and operations).
  
   

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
RECRUITMENT OF A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
AMI N°01/CRRH-UEMOA 2023
 

1.    CRRH-UEMOA is a banking financial institution created on 17 July 2010, with a mandate to provide funds to its shareholders and Decentralized Financial Systems (DFS) to refinance housing loans granted to their clients, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in its Articles of Association.

CRRH-UEMOA obtained funding from the International Development Association (IDA) in October 2017 under the World Bank/WAEMU regional project to promote affordable housing finance in WAEMU, and intends to use part of this funding to finance the contract for the services of a Financial Management Specialist (FMS).

2.    Management of CRRH-UEMOA invites applications to recruit a Financial Management Specialist for eight (8) months. Under the direct authority of the Managing Director and the supervision and hierarchical responsibility of the Deputy Director in charge of Budget and Accounting of CRRH-UEMOA, the Financial Management Specialist’s main task will involve accounting and financial management of the Project. Specifically, the FMS will be responsible for the following tasks, in compliance with World Bank regulations and standards:
 

System :

• Manage and coordinate all financial and accounting activities (finance, accounting, organization, and monitoring of the Project’s financial and accounting system) and monitor budget implementation;
• Ensure compliance with budgeting and reporting schedules; 
• Ensure proper use of the project funds;
• Approve payment vouchers in collaboration with the Deputy Director for Budget and Project Accounting;
• Assist Project Management in negotiations with financial partners;
  Collaborate with Procurement, Internal Audit, and the consultant selected for the external audit of the project;
• Ensure proper use of the Project’s financial resources.
   

Budget :

• Coordinate budget implementation together with the various stakeholders involved in project implementation;
• Monitor the proper budget implementation; prepare quarterly and annual budget monitoring reports and analyze variances with related reports.
   

Accounting and cash flow

• Ensure that the Project’s general, analytical, and budgetary accounts are kept up to date (reliability, speed, analysis, reconciliation, taking into account monthly reporting requirements) and verify accounting entries;
• Manage and monitor financial operations (commitment, withdrawal, settlement, bank reconciliation statements) for the Project;
• Ensure archiving of accounting documents;
• Carry out allocations, entries, and accounting checks: automatic controls, accuracy of balances, reliability, completeness, and consistency of financial statements;
• Examine the validity of supporting documents before payment.
   

Financial management statements (on time)

• Prepare and verify financial statements as part of financial audits;
• Ensure quarterly financial reporting to donors (Interim Financial Report);
• Draw up daily, weekly, and monthly dashboards for the Project's financial and accounting management.
   

Audit procedures and control:

• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, efficient financial management, and transparent use of resources;
• Participate in the preparation of all documentation required for the quarterly, semi-annual, or annual review of project execution plans;
• Prepare and assist with financial audits;
• Ensure the implementation of recommendations relating to financial and accounting management following internal and external audits, donor supervision, and those of various consultants, where applicable; 
• Organize and implement financial management control based on dashboards and periodic controls.
   

Disbursement and procurement :

• Draw up a quarterly disbursement plan based on the procurement plan;
• Monitor cash flow (maintain liquidity at all times) to ensure prompt payment of project expenses;
• Prepare requests for withdrawal of funds and all necessary documentation for disbursements per World Bank guidelines;
• Prepare and track requests for payment and reimbursement of funds
   

Other

• Maintain financial relations with the commercial bank where the Project Account is held;
• Carry out any other tasks entrusted to him by Management within the scope of his duties

3.    Management of CRRH-UEMOA invites interested persons to express their interest by providing the following information demonstrating the relevant qualifications and experience to deliver the services:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) ;
• Cover letter ;
• Certified true copies of certificates;
• Work certificates ;
• and other documents proving the applicant’s qualifications and experience.
   

4.    The profile of the candidate sought is as follows: 

Qualification :

Hold at least a 4/5-year post-graduate degree in accounting, finance, management, auditing, management control, or any equivalent discipline (MSTCF, DESCF/DSCG, DESCOGEF, DESS...) from a recognized academic institution.

Applicant’s relevant experience

• At least ten (10) years of general professional experience in financial management, accounting, and auditing in the private sector or public administration;
• At least five (05) years of practical experience in a similar position, chief accountant, senior accountant, internal auditor, or financial controller in externally-funded projects (World Bank, African Development Bank, European Union, Agence française de développement, United Nations Development Program, etc.); 
• Financial management and accounting skills.
   

Skills 

• Good organizational and communication skills; 
• Good writing skills and ability to prepare reports, documents, and reporting statements;
• Good command of French (written and spoken), English would be an asset;
• Good command of current office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Internet and e-mail); 
• Perfect command of at least one commonly used accounting or project management software package (TOMPRO, SUCCES, etc.); 
• Be free of conflicts of interest and committed to protecting the integrity of the project;
• Good character, moral integrity, and discretion;
• Thorough handling of files;
• Ability to work in a team; 
• Able to work at a fast pace and under pressure; 
• Acceptance of off-duty work;
• Ability to work in emergencies;
• A good knowledge of the country’s public finances would be an added advantage. 
   

Performance criteria

The Financial Management Specialist’s effectiveness and performance will be measured in terms of: 

• compliance with obligations to send financial monitoring reports (45 days after the end of each half-year) and audit reports (30 June N+1);
• satisfactory quality of the interim half-yearly financial reports and annual accounts presented for audit;
• Favorable opinions expressed by the external auditor on the annual accounts 
  Number of Repayment Requests/Direct Payment Requests rejected or partially reimbursed by IDA;
• Time taken to pay consultants’ invoices and fees;
• Time taken to implement the recommendations of internal and external auditors and those of IDA project implementation support missions.
   

Selection will be based on a comparison of the qualifications and experience of the candidates for the post, and he/she will be invited to the contract negotiations.

Interested applicants may obtain further information at the address below and at the following times: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00 (local time).

9.    Applications must be submitted by e-mail or in a sealed envelope marked: “Dossier de candidature pour le Recrutement d’un (e) Spécialiste en gestion financière pour la CRRH-UEMOA” by 10 a.m. U.T. on 25/04/2023 to the following address:

CAISSE REGIONALE DE REFINANCECEMENT HYPOTHECAIRE (CRRH-UEMOA)

Direction Générale de la CRRH-UEMOA,

68 Avenue de la Libération, Immeuble BOAD, BP 1172 Lomé (TOGO)  

Téléphone : (00 228) 22 23 27 22

E-mail : SGF@crrhuemoa.org

Lomé-TOGO

Lomé, le 07/04/2023

Mme Yedau OGOUNDELE  
Managing Director
 

MAIN TASK 

The Head of the Finance, Accounting, and Budget Department will provide day-to-day support to the Director of Finance, Accounting, and Budget (DFCG) for the accounting and financial management, recovery, and monitoring of the assets of CRRH-UEMOA, ensuring compliance with accounting and tax procedures, and account closing deadlines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting and Financial Management

• Compute, enter, and check accounting batches in compliance with accounting rules;
• Keep the books;
• Analyze or oversee the analysis of accounts;
• Analyze and clear suspense items;
• Carry out bank reconciliations;
• Produce financial statements under revised BCP and IFRS standards in conjunction with the Director of Finance, Accounting, and Budget;
• Ensure the quality of accounting and financial information (availability, reliability and completeness);
• Draw up management charts and financial reports in conjunction with the Finance, Accounting and Budget Manager;
• Follow the accounting procedures for purchases and other expenses.
   

Budget management

• Prepare the budget in collaboration with the Director of Finance, Accounting and Budget;
• Assist the relevant units to prepare their budgets;
• Work with the Director of Finance, Accounting, and Budget to prepare the opening balance;
• Carrying out budget monitoring and reporting with the Director of Finance, Accounting, and Budget.
   

Cashflow Management

• Monitor the cash flow position of CRRH-UEMOA on a daily basis in collaboration with the Director of Finance, Accounting, and Budget; 
• Produce payment statements and monitor payment schedules and payments;
  Monitor repayments;
• Proceed to the recovery of due dates;
• Check interest on DAT and accounts with credit balances.
   

Report to Central Bank and Partners

• Prepare regulatory reporting statements for the Central Bank;
• Together with the Director of Finance, Accounting, and Budget, ensure the transmission of regulatory statements to the Central Bank;
• Submit periodic financial statements to the Central Bank;
• Prepare and submit reports to development partners.
   

PROFILE

Qualification

The candidate should have the following qualifications and professional experience:

• Five years of higher education in accounting, control, and audit, such as DESCF, DESCOGEF, MSTCF, or equivalent, with proven skills in accounting, law, and taxation;
• At least seven years of professional experience in accounting and audit, including at least three (3) years in a banking environment.
   

Skills and competencies required

• Good knowledge of IFRS standards, accounting software including ibis, Cartago, and current applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Compliance with procedures;
• Good knowledge of the banking environment and laws, as well as the revised Banking Chart of Accounts; 
• Sense of responsibility, human relations, and communication skills,
  Rigorous, ability to work under little supervision, methodical, dynamic, organized, discreet and honest.

Applications are open to nationals of WAEMU member countries.

Applications, including a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae, should be sent to the following address: :  

recrutement@conseils-reunis-togo.com  

No later than 17:00 GMT on 29 April 2023

For further information, please get in touch with (+228) 70 02 02 20