Location: Maroua, 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.
The Opportunity
\u00a0As Project Accountant, you will ensure the overall financial accountability, compliance, and reporting to donors and management on the GFFO\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s budget vs actual spending, developing income and spending projections, and managing disbursements. This position has field travel for the programme.
\u00a0The Individual
\u00a0As 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\u2019s 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:\u00a0 Job description – Project Accountant – GFFO
\u00a0Location: Maroua
\u00a0Type of Role: Fixed term
\u00a0Reports to: Finance Coordinator
\u00a0Grade: C1
\u00a0Closing Date: 01st October 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n