Application File Requirements for Microfinance Activity Approval as a Manager and Auditor of EMF

Application file requirements for an EMF manager’s approval

A curriculum vitae duly dated and signed
Certified true copies of diplomas
Certified true copies of work certificates with a list of positions held, specifying the size, workforce, and nature of activities
A certified true copy of the birth certificate
Two passport-sized photographs
A certified true copy of a valid official identity document (National Identity Card or passport)
A criminal record extract less than three (03) months old, issued by the competent authorities of the country of nationality and the country of residence
A list of current directorships held in other companies (including those within the group)
A sworn statement attesting to the absence of regulatory prohibitions or incompatibilities
The list of shareholdings held in other companies (number, nominal value, percentage, and voting rights)
A certificate or proof of residence less than three (03) months old
A valid residence permit for foreigners
A certified copy of the board of directors’ minutes concerning the appointment as manager
If applicable, copies of previous approvals for managers approved in the financial sector outside CEMAC
A tax certificate issued by the tax authorities
A certificate of non-bankruptcy or non-subjection to collective debt settlement proceedings

A certified true copy of a valid official identity document (National Identity Card or passport)
A criminal record extract less than three (03) months old
Two passport-sized photographs
A certified true copy of the approval issued by CEMAC as a Chartered Accountant
A certificate of registration with the National Order of Chartered Accountants (if existing)
A dated and signed curriculum vitae, accompanied by a statement of services and missions performed (periods, clients, sectors, any certificates)
If applicable, copies of previous approvals for auditors already approved outside CEMAC
A sworn statement attesting to the absence of regulatory prohibitions or incompatibilities
A sworn statement indicating social, financial, or business ties with the Microfinance institution or its related entities, as well as family ties with managers, shareholders, or cooperators holding ≥ 5% of the capital
A tax certificate issued by the tax authorities
A certificate of no outstanding contributions issued by the social security organization
A certificate of non-bankruptcy or non-subjection to collective debt settlement proceedings
The professional liability insurance policy

A form containing general information about the company (COBAC model)
An extract from the Trade and Personal Property Credit Register
A copy of the articles of association
A certified true copy of the approval issued by CEMAC as an accounting firm
A certificate of registration with the National Order of Chartered Accountants (if existing)
The certified annual financial statements for the last three (03) fiscal years (balance sheets, income statements, detailed turnover with credit institutions)
A description of services or missions performed (periods, clients, sectors, any certificates)
If applicable, copies of previous approvals for auditors approved outside CEMAC
A sworn statement attesting that no partner is subject to prohibitions or regulatory incompatibilities
A sworn statement indicating the social, financial, or business ties (legal entity or partners) with the institution or its related entities, as well as family ties with managers, shareholders, or cooperators holding ≥ 5% of the capital
A tax certificate issued by the tax authorities
A certificate of no outstanding contributions issued by the social security organization
A certificate of non-bankruptcy or non-subjection to collective debt settlement proceedings
The professional liability insurance policy