Job Description

Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Company: Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. 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. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assistant Accountant (AGYW)

Location: Bulawayo Program Area

Job Description

Reporting to the Grant Accountant, the Assistant Accountant is responsible for providing timely and reliable information, maintaining accurate records of financial transactions through establishing accounts and posting transactions in the accounting system for the Program Area. The role involves delivering results from operations in the Program Area with a level of effecting thinking required. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing donor compliance at all levels according to Plan International Zimbabwe's approved policies / procedures and donor requirements.

Accountabilities

Systems Administration
Cash and Bank Account Management
Record Keeping and Financial archives
Risk and Compliance Management

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Safeguarding, Gender Equality and Inclusion

Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy, including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes but is not limited to ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies, and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business Administration, accounting, any other related field.
Part professional qualification in accountancy e.g. CPA or ACCA,
Practical experience of book-keeping and a good understanding of donor funding management
At least two years’ experience in a similar role.
Good understanding of financial and procurement systems, with a good track record of complying with relevant procedures and controls.

Skills
Analytical skills
Communication skills, appropriate to the audience
Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant accounting software package

Behaviours
Gains, develops and retains credibility about his/her performance
Acts as a good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them; is aware of the potential impact of their behaviour on others and makes sensitive choices.