Accountant and Liaison Officer

The International School of Friendship recruits two profiles to strengthen his team, in a spirit of work, discipline and friendship. Applications are expected at the secretariat of the establishment, located in the district "wood area" Ouagadougou.

1) An Accountant, from November 16, 2026.

Under the authority of the Director General, the accounting officer shall ensure the accounting and financial management of the institution. He/she ensures the regular and reliable maintenance of accounting, the monitoring of income and expenditure, cash management as well as the production of financial statements and reports necessary for decision-making.

Responsibilities

The Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the regular and correct keeping of the institution's accounts, recording and controlling accounting operations, monitoring tuition fees and other revenues of the institution, as well as the follow-up of debts and unpaid amounts. He/she checks the supporting documents before any payment, prepares the regulations and ensures the follow-up of payments.

The function also includes cash management and monitoring, bank reconciliations and bank account monitoring, caisse monitoring, preparation of reconciliation statements and periodic financial statements. The accountant participates in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget and produces financial statements and periodic financial reports.

He/she monitors tax, social and administrative obligations in collaboration with the persons or services concerned, prepares the necessary records for controls and audits, ensures the classification and archiving of accounting and financial documents, and contributes to the establishment and compliance with administrative, financial and accounting procedures. He/she provides the Directorate with all financial information necessary for decision-making and participates in improving the internal control system and securing the resources of the institution.

Candidate profile

The candidate must hold at least a Baccalaureate+3 in accounting, finance, management or similar field, and have at least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in a similar position. A good command of general and analytical accounting is required, as well as a good knowledge of taxation and regulations applicable in Burkina Faso. The candidate must master computer tools, including Excel and accounting software (SAGE), demonstrate a good ability to analyze and synthesize, be rigorous, organized, discreet and honest, be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and have good writing and relational skills. Experience in the education sector or a similar size structure would be an asset.

Skills sought

Particular attention will be paid to candidates with a good command of the SYSCOHADA accounting framework, experience in the accounting management of an educational institution, a good command of the monitoring of tuition fees and unpaid fees, experience in budgetary management and internal control, a good mastery of Excel, including monitoring tables, formulas and dynamic cross-tabulations, as well as experience in the preparation of financial statements and audit files.

Application file

Applicants must provide a letter of motivation addressed to the Directorate of the International School of Friendship with an indication of the salary claim, a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, a legalized copy of diplomas, legalized copies of work certificates, a legalized copy of the CNIB or passport, as well as a copy of the criminal record dating from at least 3 months.

Selection procedure

The selection takes place in three stages: preselection on file, practical test, then oral interview.

Conditions of recruitment

Recruitment involves a 3-month trial notification followed by an evaluation, and then a Contract for Indeterminate Term (CDI) at the end of the successful evaluation. The position is available from Monday, November 16, 2026. The salary is to be negotiated according to the profile and experience. Two professional references are required.

Deadline for submission

The complete file must be filed no later than Monday, October 26, 2026 at 17:00 UT at the secretariat of the School located in the district "wood area" at Ouagadougou.

2) A Liaison Officer, from 02 November 2026.

Main duties

Under the authority of the hierarchy, the Liaison Officer's main tasks will be to ensure the transport and deposit of administrative letters with public administrations, partners, banks and other structures, as well as the transmission and withdrawal of official documents. He carries out, on instructions from the hierarchy, purchases and purchases of supplies or small equipment, ensures the follow-up of administrative files with the structures concerned and ensures the confidentiality and proper preservation of the documents entrusted to him. It regularly reports on the steps taken and the difficulties encountered, and carries out any other tasks within its remit, entrusted by the hierarchy.

Candidate profile

The candidate must hold at least the BEPC or an equivalent degree and demonstrate at least three (03) years of previous professional experience in a similar position.

Skills sought

The candidate must be physically capable of many motorcycle races, be dedicated and conscientious, methodical and organized, and have a sense of initiative. He/she must have good oral and written communication skills, show self-giving and be proactive, have a good knowledge of the city of Ouagadougou and its main administrations, know how to read, write and communicate correctly in French, and show punctuality, self-giving, discretion and courtesy. He/she must be honest, organized, dynamic, proactive and able to respect the instructions, know how to report on his/her activities and manage the documents entrusted with rigor.

Application file

Applicants will be required to provide a handwritten request addressed to the Directorate of the International School of Friendship, a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, legalized copies of work certificates, a legalized copy of the CNIB, as well as a certificate of visit and counter-visit.

Selection procedure

The selection takes place in two stages: pre-selection on file, then oral interview.

Conditions of recruitment

Recruitment involves a 3-month trial notification followed by an evaluation, and then a Contract for Indeterminate Term (CDI) at the end of the successful evaluation. The place of the post is Ouagadougou, for an appointment available from Monday 02 November 2026. The salary is to be negotiated according to the profile and experience. At least one professional reference is required.

Only the pre-selected files will be summoned.

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