Exclusive Interview of Mr. NGAYAP KAMGANG Lambert Cyrille

Mr. NGAYAP KAMGANG Lambert Cyrille is NickCery Group Central & West Africa worker based in Douala Cameroon and he is , Accounts Officer.  

Like Accounts Officer he

• Developed and documented the System protocols of Management /Cost Accounting for its Cameroon Branch at initiation as conceived by stake holders and passed down to consultants. A Fruit baring effort of dedication & due diligence guided by a week’s training and orientation of the Noble Energy Culture & Procedure/Practice which took place at the start of contract in Noble Energy Equatorial Guinea its leading Subsidiary in Africa.

• Using supporting schedules put in place, carry out the following functions:

• Maintain the accounts and prepare monthly and annual financial statement.

• Prepare monthly cash flow statements, daily cash forecasting and weekly liquidity management reports.
• In general monitor on a regular basis, the business’ cash flow and liquidity needs, prepare monthly cash projections and forward request for replenishments to corporate headquarters’ treasury.

• Ensure consistency in accounting reporting policies. Improving procedures as need arises.

• Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning (Using Ms Access, develop stand alone support programs for petty cash accounting, Accounts payable system and administrative correspondence database). Train and supervise users of record input and maintenance which greatly enhances internal control and reporting.

• Interpret, develop, implement, advise and provide guidance on the application of financial rules and regulations and ensure compliance with approved financial policies, procedures and laws (both local and international e.g. the FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) f or US companies.

• Conduct studies with the objective of improving the work process and reducing inefficiencies, identify the causes of problems, develop and implement desk manuals as solutions.

• Review all processed bills for payments before payment authorization by Finance manager. Ensuring that all expenditures are in accordance with established contracts and in accordance with financial system’s protocol.

• Supervise and review monthly bank reconciliation statement.

• Responsible for the administration and maintenance of the accounting system (Oracle Financial) Maintenance of Account receivable, preparation of the Partners Joint Billing and Analysis, their collection and ageing analysis.

• Review and analyze account payable, all general ledger Accounts reconciliation, including gain or loss on exchange, then raise initial appropriate Journal Entries for adjustments.

• Conduct Regular cash count of petty cash funds and ensure that cash position on count dates reflect reconciliation statement before approval for replenishment.

• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports on a regular basis to headquarter International Accounting in accordance with instructions issued and following the approved formats.

• Have been present through three Audits, and have been principal provider of information needed to respond to the Audit findings.

• Train and coach Finance and Administrative Assistants as well as Junior Accountants and new employees and contractors.
• Supervise and monitor their performance and carry out administrative duties relating to management of the staff in Finance/Accounting department under my supervision.

• Assist in the preparation of job descriptions; draw up of desk manuals, participating in the recruiting and selection process of staff etc.

• Supervise the processing of and accounting for receipts and payments, ensuring perfect cost allocation and budget justification as well.
• Monitor, analyze and approve transactions coding for accounting booking into the system.

• Produce on a regular basis financial and statistical reports, advising on internal control procedures,

• Conduct monthly Balance sheet account analysis with explanatory notes on each account’s period activity with close attention to accounts of resulting change of more than +ve/-ve $2.000.000.

New Competencies on present Job:

Use of AS400 Accounting System, Oracle Financial system, strong Database developing skills using Ms. Access.

Proven conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and the ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identifying issues, formulating options, and drawing appropriate conclusions and recommendations, good in-dept grasp of financial principles and practices. Commitment to achieving.

Consolidated skills on Project Accounting and project costing, project initiation and set up, management and closure.

Managing Performance – Monitor progress against benchmarks and deadlines, regularly discuss performance and provide feedback to higher management and peers.

• HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING IN THIS CAPACITY;

• I have been in the field of Accounting and Finance for the last 72 months

• I got employed by Fakoship (2003), later signed up with Nickcery and sent off to work with Dredging International Cameroon, then Interbeton Cameroon and now for the past 23 months, I have been working with Noble Energy Cameroon under the auspices of NickCery Group International Services – Central and West Africa.

• I have been working for NickCery Group Central & West Africa for 35months,

So far with NickCery it’s been an ever advancing acquisition of ‘wealth of experience’ and ‘Personnal Growth’ and I look forward to a long lasting relationship in Service and Reward with this company.