Finance Controller
Date: 18 Sep 2023
Location: Yaounde, Cameroon
Company: Plan International
The Organisation
\u00a0Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children\u2019s rights and equality for girls.
\u00a0We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it\u2019s girls who are most affected.
\u00a0Working 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.
\u00a0We support children\u2019s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for \u2013 and respond to \u2013 crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
\u00a0We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.
\u00a0The Opportunity:
\u00a0The Finance Controller will give support to all Country Office Finance processes as maybe 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 payables 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\u2019s management of accounting systems, policies, and procedures in compliance with accounting standards, Plan International\u2019s Accounting and Finance policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), OHADA, donor\u2019s rules and regulations, taxation and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the mission and vision of Plan.
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About You:<\/strong>
\u00a0As 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n