CO Accountant

The Organization
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 this is often
suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls
who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we
strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing
girls and all vulnerable children.
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.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over ‎80 years,
and are now active in more than ‎70 countries.
Please see https://plan-international.org/organisation/strategy for Plan
international strategy
Plan started working in Egypt in ‎1981 and has a presence in ten of the ‎27
governorates in which the country is divided: two urban (Cairo and Alexandria)
and eight rural (Giza, Beheira, Kalyoubia, Damietta, Qena, Assuit, Sohag and
Aswan). Plan Egypt’s work focuses on child rights, implementing programmes
designed to enable communities to improve the lives of the most marginalised
children and their families. Plan Egypt’s Country Strategy focuses on five
strategic objectives listed below:
Improve the quality of early childhood care & education;
Promote economic empowerment of vulnerable young men & women;
Facilitate girls in realising their full potential in an enabling and gender
responsive environment that protects them from all forms of abuse, neglect,
exploitation and violence;
Support adolescents and young people, particularly girls to become active
drivers of change and lead the way towards more equitable and inclusive
societies;
Promote adolescents and young people, particularly girls to be empowered to
take informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and live
free from gender-based violence

PURPOSE
The post holder reports to the Senior Accountant, is responsible for
disbursement and receipt of cash resources, depositing of cash collected,
maintenance of inventory records, issuing and monitoring staff advance and
contracts settlements, filing of all financial records in addition to handle
the with-hold tax recording and payment through the Tax authority site for all
plan Egypt offices.
Dimensions of the Role
This Role will be based in CO and will play a key role in supporting strategic
activities that get implemented in the layer of CO through handling all types
of procurement, sundry and contracts payments, also issuing staff travel and
purchase advances and settlements Support CO finance team in the monthly
closure processes and participate in the monthly reporting and
reconciliations.

This Role will require a high level of dedication and organizing in addition
to a good communication skills and techniques with CO departments and other PU
offices,
This role has no direct reports.
Accountabilities
Review all Country Office payment requests and follow up on any pending
comment with requester.
Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports
for projects to assure the package is fulfilled and complied with Plan
Policies and profession standards.
Preparation of all types of vouchers and execution of payments whether online
transfers or manual cheques.
Review settlements’ supporting documents and make sure that all supporting
documents
Handle with-hold tax payment in terms of recording on Tax Authority Site for
all plan Egypt offices.
Participate in annual budgeting process, through facilitating and reviewing
operating budget.
Review the petty cash settlements and do the disbursement on time.
Continuous monitoring and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
Monitor the progress of contracts’ payments and file the annual contracts and
its annexes.
Handle tender insurance deposits and assure that all cash receipts reflected
in the system accurately.
Filing of all departmental correspondence after the financial transaction on
sequent manner.
Handle exporting the audit requested sample of accurately coded payment
packages and GL entries.
Contribute to the preparation of CO monthly/quarterly/year-end schedules
Provide technical assistance and training on corporate finance systems to all
finance staff.
Provide various Management and internal reports for monitoring purposes.
Executes other tasks as assigned by line manager.
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and
Inclusion (GEI) Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under
Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC),
ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the
appropriate procedures. Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department
are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan
International’s safeguarding and GEI policies; Ensures that Plan
International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and
Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work. Ensures
that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to
ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and
data are submitted
Leadership and BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Set and communicate ambitious but realistic work goals
and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International's
purpose. Set high standards for self and others' behavior, inside and outside
work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and
safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and
psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out. Hold
self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor
performance quickly, firmly and constructively. Create a positive team spirit,
helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the
efficiency and quality of what we do. Collaborate with team members,
colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing
information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input. Motivate
and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and
praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their
potential. Accept change and support others in adjusting to it, helping them
understand. Perform any other related duties as assigned by immediate
supervisor
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES Understand relevant sectoral context
including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and
awareness of Plan's purpose, values, and global strategy Manage legal and
reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management
and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in
areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and
inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security Manage activities and resources
including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organizing, financial
planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
Manage people and information including skills in assessment and coaching,
evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing,
and digital working, including personal digital skills

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Essential
A Degree in Accounting (a professional qualification such as IFRS, ACCA or
equivalent will be preferable.
At least ‎5 years’ experience in financial role (minimum ‎3 years in INGOs is
preferable)
Analytical skills
Fluent in English
Communication and proactively problem-solving skills
Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant accounting software packages
Solid experience in SAP, having experience in MS dynamics is preferable.
Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify and
resolve raised issues.
Solid reporting and monitoring skills
Desirable
Experience with Ms Dynamic system
Behaviors (Plan International’s Values in Practice)
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and
donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of
integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls &
young people.
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to
changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our
shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and
communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better
world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our
shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and
communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better
world for girls and all children.
Physical Environment
Typical office environment
Level of contact with children
Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Location: Plan International Egypt Country Office, Maadi
Type of Role: One-year fixed term contract .
Reports to: CO Senior Accountant
Closing Date: 7th of March ‎2023

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.