JOB OFFER at PLAN International Cameroon – NGO,: Financial Controller

Finance Controller
Date: Sep 18, 2023

Location: Yaounde, Cameroon

Company: Plan International

The Organization

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

The Opportunity:

The Finance Controller will give support to all Country Office Finance processes as perhaps required. The Finance Controller needs to take charge of the financial health of Plan International Cameroon, by administering accounting and control operations to meet legal requirements.

You will be responsible for paying particular attention to accounts payable and receivables, cash management, Inter Company relations, bank cash withdrawals, and should be familiar with audits, invoices and budget preparations.

As the Finance Controller, you will demonstrate interest in managing accounting activities, possessing excellent organizational skills alongside the ability to handle time-sensitive tasks.

This position will support the Finance department’s management of accounting systems, policies, and procedures in compliance with accounting standards, Plan International’s Accounting and Finance policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), OHADA, donor’s rules and regulations, taxation and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the mission and vision of Plan.

About You:

As the Financial Controller, you are to ensure the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever acquired in the course of duty, relating to the practices and business of Plan Cameroon, to any other person or Organization without authority, except in normal execution of the above duties. You are also to ensure strict guardianship and security of financial data and documents at all times, including secure storage, accurate & complete filing and limiting access to the finance office to authorized personnel only.

Also, you will be expected to serve on your role as Financial Controller thanks to your Professional experience and qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ACA or another equivalent in Accounting and/or Finance, alongside a good mastery of Plan International’s policies and procedures.

Please, follow this link for a full Job Role Profile: JD Finance Controller

Location: Yaounde

Type of Role: Fixed Term Contract

Reports to: Country Finance Manager

Grade: C

Closing Date: September 25th, 2023

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at:

https://jobs.plan-international.org/search/?createNewAlert=false&q=cameroon