Plan Haïti is an international humanitarian, child centered development organization without religious, political or governmental affiliation. Child sponsorship is the basic foundation of the organization.
Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity.
Plan aims to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries, through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives.
Plan is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the protection of children and gender equity and our recruitment procedures reflect this.

• Regular fund requests to the Country Office (CO)
• Monthly Program Unit (PU) expenditure analysis (grants and sponsorship)
• Regular cash forecasts
• Annual PU budget & closing process
• Regular Partner visits for financial support
• Support in all accounting transactions and processes and ensure these are in line with Plan polices and procedures to ensure transparency and value for money.
• Verify disbursement of all payments to partner organisations, consultants, suppliers, and communities and ensure that they conform to Plan policies, guidelines and local law.
• Bank reconciliations are prepared regularly on a monthly basis.
• Ensure completion in all respects of the documentation being sent to CO (vouchers, reports, accruals, payables etc).
• Prepare various financial reports (partner, contractors, consultants etc) reports on a monthly basis
• Conduct due diligence assessment and financial review current and proposed partners as and when needed.
• Ensure follow-up and action on recommendations of finance audit reports.
• Provide technical support to Plan staff, partners and communities regarding Plan Haiti financial procedures
updated at all times
• Timely financial information as and when required
• Sound analytical judgement
• Ensure transparency in all financial processes

• Demonstrate adherence to Plan’s corporate focus, rules, regulations, and computer guidelines.
• Capacity to produce financial information/budgets and good quality documents and deliver projects to agreed parameters.
• Timely follow up on reports and recommendations, particularly audits and evaluations.
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and deadlines in achieving results
• Ability to plan and organise work by identifying priority activities and adjusting priorities as required
• Ability to apply good judgement in the resolution of account related problems
• Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments in accounts and finance.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate flexibility within a team.
• Demonstrate approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation, energy and flexibility.
• Demonstrate value for money in all decisions and practices.
• Commitment to Plan’s mission and vision including the value for the rights and needs of children.
• Sound knowledge, understanding, and practical application of financial tools toward facilitating the finance department.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and sustain partnerships and good working relations
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills with special attention to Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• University Degree (Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounts and finance is required, preferably in a development organisation.

A cover letter; A comprehensive CV; Copies of diplomas and employment certificates.

2011-02-10