JOB OFFER : Accounts Assistant -  PLAN International Cameroon - NGO - Garoua

Accounts Assistant
Date: 3 Apr 2024

Location: Garoua, 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.
 

The Opportunity


The Accounts Assistant is charged with assisting the Global Fund (GF) financial operations support function in the areas of business planning, accounting and treasury, financial reporting and internal financial controls for GF project. You will also ensure conformity with GF reporting requirements and the stringent compliance standards established by the GF agreement with Plan International Cameroon for the implementation of this project. As the Accounts Assistant you will be charged with monitoring the actual grant expenditures against GF line items on a monthly basis, and alert management on any irregularities.

 
The Individual/About You

Qualifications/Experience & Skills: As the Accounts Assistant, you should be holder of a University degree in either Accounting, Finance, Management, or Economics. Also, having at least three (03) years working experience - preferably in an international organization - will be of value to meeting your objectives on this role.


Your sound experience and knowledge on internal financial control and procedures, knowledge on accounting and grants fund management, regulations, procedures and working in the North Region will be an advantage.

 
Languages Required: Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken) are essential.

Please, follow this link to review the full Job Description: JD Accounts Assistant GF - Garoua


Location: Garoua

Type of Role: Fixed Term Contract of Twelve (12) Months - With Possibility of Renewal

Reports to: Project Accountant/Finance Coordinator

Grade: Hay Level 11

Closing Date: April 10th, 2024

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