JOB VACANCY at PLAN International Cameroon – NGO,: Project Accountant

Location: Maroua, 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

As Project Accountant, you will ensure the overall financial accountability, compliance, and reporting to donors and management on the GFFO’s overall program implementation. You will be responsible for the grants management and reporting processes, budget management; financial management and reporting are conducted in a manner consistent with the Government of Cameroon and Plan International policies, procedures, and regulations. You will maintain quality finance and grants accountability for the GFFO Project. You will Report to Finance Coordinator (Finco) and the Project Coordinator (PC). At this position, you will work closely with Plan International Cameroon, Maroua PIIA’s staff, in finance and grants to ensure timely and accurate grant reporting, maintenance of grant records, and active participation in the revision processes of awarded grants. You will also be responsible for tracking the grant’s budget vs actual spending, developing income and spending projections, and managing disbursements. This position has field travel for the program.

The Individual

As Project accountant, you need to have a Bachelor Degree in accounting, finance, management, economics. An extensive experience of Finance (accounting; reporting; grants finance; financial planning and analysis) in an INGO at Field level. At least one year’s experience in German project management would be an asset and a demonstrable understanding of the humanitarian sector and ways of working.

Please follow this link for a full role profile: Job description – Project Accountant – GFFO

Location: Maroua

Type of Role: Fixed term

Reports to: Finance Coordinator

Grade: C1

Closing Date: 01st October 2023

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at: https://jobs.plan-international.org/search/?createNewAlert=false&q=cameroon