Project Accountant UNHCR

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.

1. OPPORTUNITY

The Project Accountant assists in the preparation of the annual grant budget, monitors the impact of operating plans on the existing grant, analyses and advises the supervisor/management on appropriate action to be taken. He/she will also review project outlines and amendments to purchase orders prior to approval by the Project Manager to ensure accuracy of expenditure codes and availability of budget in accordance with the UNHCR approved project implementation plan. He/She is responsible for monitoring actual grant expenditure against UNHCR approved items on a monthly basis; alerting management to irregularities and making recommendations for renegotiation of approved grant items with UNHCR as appropriate. He/She will manage the general ledger and cash management processes and Review monthly cash forecasts and ensure that they are processed in a timely manner and that UNHCR’s project funding requirements are met. He/She is responsible for reviewing UNHCR documents and verifies compliance with UNHCR requirements/processes and any discrepancies are dealt with appropriately.

2. ABOUT YOU

The project accountant must have a university degree in accounting/finance/management. At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or in grants management and a good knowledge of project management, with good experience and knowledge of regulations and procedures relating to accounting and the management of grant funds. Good experience and knowledge of internal financial procedures and controls with good experience of project reporting requirements and knowledge of financial systems.

JD Project Accountant UNHCR

Location: Yaounde

Reports to: Country Finance Manager

Closing Date: 02/06/2024

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