The Organisation

Plan International Pilipinas Foundation Inc. is a local non-government, non-religious, and non-political development and humanitarian organization committed to enabling children to live free of poverty, violence, inequality, and injustice.

We are committed to gender equality and actively work with and engage children, communities, other people, and institutions in addressing the root causes of poverty and gender inequality. We support children and young people, especially the most vulnerable, to build the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We focus on girls, young women, and other marginalized groups so that they can improve their well-being and achieve their full potential.

Do you have a passion for accuracy and ensuring smooth project implementation?

Plan International Pilipinas seeks a detail-oriented Finance and Accounting Officer to join our team!

About the Project:

Plan International Pilipinas will implement an 18-month project to strengthen the capacity of local government units (LGUs) in Western and Eastern Samar to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate disasters. This project will directly benefit 7,680 children and adults.

The Role:

The Finance and Accounting Officer will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health of this important project. You will be responsible for managing project funds, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with donor regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Budget Monitoring:
  • Support the project team in reviewing budgets and monitoring spending.
  • Assist the Project Manager in identifying potential financial issues and ensuring project activities stay within budget.
• Cash Disbursement:
  • Review and approve requests for payments, advances, and reimbursements.
  • Ensure proper financial coding for all project transactions.
  • Prepare bi-weekly fund requests based on approved needs.
• Finance Reporting and Records:
  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reports.
  • Maintain a comprehensive filing system for project financial documents.
  • Scan and upload financial documents in a designated online system.
  • Collaborate with auditors during audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field.
• Training in computer operations and financial management.
• At least three (3) years of experience in accounting or financial management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with donor regulations is a plus.

If you are a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for contributing to meaningful projects, we encourage you to apply!

*Disclaimer: this advertisement is for applicant pooling purposes. The project is subject to start in August 2024.

Location: Tacloban City, Leyte

Type of Role: Project-based (until January 2026)

Reports to: Project Manager

This is an office-based role.

Competitive compensation package (local T&C)

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.