Finance officer

Who are Plan International?

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.


We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

What can you bring?
As Finance Officer, you'll be supporting the finance and accounts function in the Ukraine Crisis Response by ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and value for money transactions.

You'll be

Supporting petty cash replenishment vouchers and validating petty cash count on a regular basis as per Plan financial guidelines

Supporting the posting of the country office finance returns by working closely with program team, accountant and country finance manager for allocation methodology

Supporting monthly cash forecasts for the country office

Drafting financial reports for internal and external stakeholders as requested

Support auditing process by compiling necessary documentation

Prepare third party payment documents and ensure that they are complete and accurate


You'll have:

Essential

Experience and/or education in a finance field: accounting; reporting; grants finance; financial planning and analysis for example.

The ability to communicate clearly, effectively and as appropriate to the audience.

Knowledge of internal controls, audit and/or financial management.

MS Excel proficiency

Solution focused; able to prioritise, deliver on time and cope with ambiguity.

Working knowledge of written and spoken English.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience in using SAP

Qualified or part qualified accountant

Some understanding of the humanitarian sector and ways of working.

Knowledge and experience in Microsoft D365.