Jobs in Cameroon: Apply now for the position of Accountant Pool in Yaoundé, Plan International
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Deadline: 09th September 2024
Location: Yaoundé, 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 P Accountant is responsible for ensuring legitimacy of the expenditures incurred, and assists Manager in ensuring expenditures are within approved budget. Ensures that Plan financial policies and procedures are applied efficiently and effectively and that all partners and Manager adequately understand and follow these policies. Ensures that Partners maintains a high standard of accounting and financial controls as well as financial records and supporting documentation. Ensures financial compliance, by conducting regular financial reviews, budget and expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, and records management.
II-ABOUT YOU
The accounting assistant must have BAC+3 or Bachelor Degree in accounting, finance, management, economics. At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role, Good experience in the financial reporting requirements and excellent written and spoken skills in English and French. He /She must have a Good analytical and interpersonal skills (open minded, pragmatic, diplomatic…), skills in participatory assessment, and ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local staff and also able to work with displaced persons and communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
Please follow this link for a full role profile JD_Accountant_Pool
Location: Yaounde
Type of Role: Fixed Term Contract
Reports to: Finance Coordinator
Ahay Level : 11
Closing Date: 09th September 2024
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
