Business, accounting and compliance

Point of sale system in Cameroon for shops, supermarkets and restaurants

CEMAC POS is the point of sale system from Opesware for shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, hardware stores, bars and restaurants in Cameroon and the CEMAC region.

In short

The best point of sale system in Cameroon keeps selling during power and internet cuts, takes cash and Mobile Money, and gives the owner control over stock and cashiers. CEMAC POS by Opesware does this: offline-first sales, MTN MoMo and Orange Money payments, FCFA receipts, multi-shop stock, restaurant tables and kitchen orders, English and French screens, and support from Douala.

What you get

Offline-first selling

Sales continue during internet outages and sync automatically when the connection returns, so the till never stops.

Cash and Mobile Money

Cash, MTN MoMo and Orange Money in one checkout, with each payment recorded against the sale and the cashier.

Stock control

Stock levels per shop and warehouse, purchase entries, transfers, low-stock alerts and inventory counts.

Cashier accountability

Individual logins, opening and closing of shifts, cash counts and reports that show discrepancies per cashier.

Restaurant and bar mode

Tables, orders sent to kitchen or bar, split bills and stock deducted from recipes and drinks sold.

Reports and accounting

Daily sales, margins, best sellers and payment breakdown, with export of sales and TVA figures to accounting.

Why a POS system built for Cameroon matters

A till that freezes when the internet drops, cannot record a MoMo payment, or prints receipts in a foreign currency format causes losses every day. CEMAC POS was designed for Cameroonian trading conditions: offline-first operation, FCFA amounts, Mobile Money alongside cash and bilingual screens for staff.

Who uses a point of sale system in Cameroon

  • Supermarkets and minimarkets: barcode sales, promotions and multi-till control (supermarket software).
  • Hardware stores (quincailleries): thousands of items, units of measure and credit customers (hardware store software).
  • Bars, snack bars and nightclubs: drink stock and cashier control (bar software).
  • Restaurants, bakeries and pharmacies: recipes, production and expiry dates.

From the till to the accounts

CEMAC POS can feed sales, payments and TVA into SYSCOHADA accounting and Opes ERP, so the owner, the accountant and the tax return all work from the same figures. Learn more on cemacpos.com or see our POS services.

How to choose the right point of sale (pos) system

  1. Does the POS keep selling when the internet is down, and sync afterwards without losing sales?
  2. Can it take cash, MTN MoMo and Orange Money in the same sale?
  3. Does each cashier have a personal login with shift reports and cash counts?
  4. Does it manage stock across several shops or a warehouse?
  5. Can sales and TVA be exported to your SYSCOHADA accounting?
  6. Is installation, staff training and local support available in your city?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best POS system in Cameroon?

The best POS for Cameroon works offline, accepts cash and Mobile Money, controls stock and cashiers, and links to accounting. CEMAC POS by Opesware is built for exactly these needs, for retail and restaurants, with support from Douala.

How much does a POS system cost in Cameroon?

The cost depends on the number of tills and shops, the modules you need (retail, restaurant, stock, multi-site), hardware such as printers and scanners, and the support plan. Contact us for a quote in FCFA. Request a quote.

Does the POS keep working without internet?

Yes. CEMAC POS is offline-first: sales are saved locally and synchronised to the server as soon as the connection returns.

Can customers pay with MTN MoMo and Orange Money at the till?

Yes. Mobile Money payments are recorded in the same checkout as cash, so daily reports show exactly how much was received through each channel.

Can the POS be used in Gabon, Congo or Chad?

CEMAC POS is designed for the CEMAC zone and its FCFA currency. Contact us to confirm the setup and support arrangements for your country.

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