Plan International is an international humanitarian, child-centered development organization without religious, political or government affiliation. Child sponsorship is the basic foundation of the organization. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies, which respect people’s rights and dignity.
Plan International maintains a zero tolerance policy against child abuse and violations world wide.
Plan is an equal opportunity employer and ensures all candidates are given equal chance to compete for employment with the organisationJob Title: Financial Accountant (OPEN TO SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY)
Location: Southern Sudan /Juba Office
Reports to: Senior Financial Accountant
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the direct management of the financial operations support services function in the areas of business planning processes, accounting and treasury, financial reporting and analysis, internal financial controls and people management in SOUTHERN SUDAN (SS) in liaison with the Senior Financial Accountant.
Roles and Responsibilities- Support the SS budgeting process and ensures that operational plans are consistent with the approved budgets (CAB, CAT) received from Regional Office.
- Support capacity strengthening of financial management of community and staff.
- Support effective financial monitoring and reporting for communities and staff.
- Effectively participate in programme and operational budget preparation process.
- Facilitate and ensure compliance with organizational systems in regard to funds disbursement.
- Facilitate and ensure accurate and timely funds availability to Plan Southern Sudan Offices.
- Stand in for the Senior Financial Accountant whenever required.
Qualifications and Experience
- A University Degree –Bachelors Finance, Accounting or related fields recognized institution with CPAII or CPAK/ ACCA with at least 2 years relevant experience working in a reputable organization,
- Experience with financial information systems and MS office.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office and major commercial accounting software applications),
- Experience in setting up and effectively maintaining community friendly financial management systems.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate and participate in team oriented work environment
Performance Indicators
- Functional community friendly financial management systems in place
- Effective financial monitoring and reporting systems by the staff and community in place
- Ability to work and fit within a team environment
- Work under-pressure effectively and deliver within set deadlines.
- Gender sensitivity
- Demonstrate behaviors that embrace Child-centeredness, Community participation and partnership.
PLAN MAINTAINS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY AGAINST FRAUD
An application letter with CV and contact details should be sent to the Human Resources Administrator at the Plan Office, Juba Hai Cinema or hr.ssn@plan-international.org by Friday 29th October 2010.
Approved by Fikru Abebe (Director) on 15th October 2010 ……………….
Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
This advert is open to only Sudanese nationals and female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
