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:

As the Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for providing financial and operational support for the smooth running of the project by facilitating timely request of funds. You will also be charged with performing general accounting functions like: encoding of transactions in Plan International integrated software (SAP), cash payments to staff and third parties (maintenance of subsidiary accounting records, preparation of financial reports and provision of assistance on other accounting related functions).

Under the supervision of the Acting Finance Coordinator/Project Coordinator, you will have to perform the following activities: Cash disbursement and journals, cash receipts from donors and the International Hub, accurate and systematic filling of documents and online payment or cash if necessary.

The Individual/About You:

Within your role, it is imperative also that you uphold honesty, encourage openness and transparency and also build trust and confidence.

To best meet up with your objectives, the below will be of key value to you:

1. Hold at minimum a Higher National Diploma (abbreviated “BTS” in French) in Accounting, Finance, Management or Economics;

2. Have basic working experience in the said field – preferably in an international non-governmental organization – will be an advantage;

3. Accounting experience in data entry;

4. Knowledge of local finance and taxation systems and laws for enhanced compliance;

5. Accurate computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet);

6. Demonstrate proficiency in English language and also the local language (Pidgin) spoken across the Northwest-Southwest regions, with a strong understanding of the emergency context of these regions;

Please, follow this link to review the full Job Description: JD Accounts Assistant – Bamenda

Location: Bamenda

Type of Role: Fixed Term Project Contract of Twenty-Three (23) Months

Reports to: Acting Finance Coordinator/Project Coodinator

Grade: Hay Level 11

Closing Date: August 13th, 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.