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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accountabilities:
-Systems Administration
-Cash and Bank Account Management
-Record Keeping and Financial archives
-Risk and Compliance Management
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
-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.
