Assistant Accountant - AGYW
Provide timely and reliable grant financial information and analysis.
Overview
Provide timely and reliable grant financial information and analysis.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or any related field.
- Part professional qualification in accountancy e.g. CPA or ACCA.
- At least two years’ experience of working within an NGO.
- Excellent computer skills with the ability to work with SAP or other ERPs.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. 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. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
Reporting to the AGYW Accountant, the Assistant Accountant is responsible for providing timely and reliable grant financial information and analysis that leads to effective decision making.
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Desired skills and competencies
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or any other related field.
- Part professional qualification in accountancy e.g. CPA or ACCA,
- At least two years’ experience of working within an NGO.
- Excellent computer skills with the ability to work with SAP or other ERPs
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.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. 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.
This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals and people with the rights to work in Zimbabwe.
Location: Mutare Office
Type of role: Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 20 August 2025
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with financial reporting in an NGO setting? | The interviewer wants to understand your relevant experience in financial analysis within a nonprofit context. | Highlight specific examples of reports you have created and the impact of your work. |
| How do you ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations? | This question assesses your knowledge of accounting regulations and how you apply them. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What accounting software are you most proficient in, and how have you used it in your previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to analyze complex financial data and present it to non-financial stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deadlines in a financial role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you handled a financial discrepancy in your previous work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with changes in financial regulations and accounting practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you consider the most challenging aspect of working in financial management for NGOs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |