JOB VACANCY : Tax Accountant -  PLAN International Cameroon - NGO

Tax Accountant
Date: 17 Feb 2025

Location: YAOUNDE, Cameroon

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

 Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

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

 For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We won’t stop until we are all equal.
I-   OPPORTUNITY

The Tax Accountant will be responsible to provide expert tax guidance, ensure compliance, and maintain client relationships. You'll also manage the tax portfolio, fostering collaboration and productivity. He /She Prepare tax provisions schedules, returns, payments, reports and maintain the Organization’s tax database and Participate in the production of Annual Tax Returns STR/DSF for the Organisation. He/She find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings and Identify legal tax savings and recommend ways to improve gains and Make sure that Vendors or service providers comply with national and international tax regulations. He/She Ensure appropriate financial standards, controls processes, procedures and systems are in place and adhered to by all in any financial relationship with Plan International.

II-ABOUT YOU

The tax accountant must have qualifications and proven professional experience as a tax accountant, tax analyst or tax preparer. Knowledge of accounting and payroll procedures and a good understanding of the tax system. Excellent analytical and time management skills. Strong numerical skills and attention to detail. He or She must have a degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant field or equivalent professional experience is required. Specialization in tax matters. And professional certifications (Tax Advisor, CPA, etc.) are desired or you are considering obtaining certification, Familiarity with accounting software packages. He/She must have Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular).and Lead and mentor the tax team, promoting collaboration, offer guidance, and support their development.

 
Job Description_TAX ACCOUNTANT.docx

Location: Yaounde

 Reports to: Country Finance Manager

 

Hay level: 12


Closing Date:  28th February 2025

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