Posted on Thu 30th Mar, 2023 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Income Accountant
Location: Flexible, Global Hub
Functional Area: GH Finance
Reports to: Income & Partner Reporting Lead
Travel required: No
Grade: GH3
Role Purpose
This role will enhance data integrity of income recognition across the organisation with particular focus on Global Hub transactions.
They will ensure the alignment of data between Plan System (SAP) finance and grant module and support Income and Partner reporting Lead in embedding across Plan entities – 56 Country Offices and 20 National Organization – income process, and on the monthly and year end reporting
Dimensions of the Role
The role works primarily with other members of the Global Finance team, and the wider Plan community of Country Offices and National Organisations.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Income Accountant to join our team. You will be responsible for enhancing the data integrity of income recognition across our global organisation, as well as ensuring alignment of data and reporting between systems and entities
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
Transactional Activities:
Process monthly income posting in SAP for received income
Ensure all transactions reconcile with bank, finance, and grant module in relevant currencies
Reporting and Reconciliation:
Produce monthly reporting
Support in the production of monthly income reconciliations between organisations
Processes and Compliance:
Monitor compliance to the Income process across all Plan entities
Deliver training on income process and tools for all new staff
Identify gaps in area of responsibility for development and update of guidance
Year End and Annual Audit:
Support the income reconciliation process - BPC - SAP finance-SAP grant module
Support in gathering all relevant supporting documentation from Plan entities
Key Relationships
Senior managers and managers in other teams, particularly Project Finance Team and Consolidation team
External partners including auditors
About You
Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, v-look up etc)
Strong systems skills preferably with proficiency in SAP
Qualified/part-qualified accountant or working towards an accountancy qualification
Experience with multi-currency reconciliation, and working with external audit
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
Strong systems skills preferably with knowledge of SAP or equivalent general ledger packages, reporting databases
Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivots, lookups etc)
Experience of multi-currency reconciliation and dealing with external audit
Demonstrated experience of exposure to multi-currency transactions in a large multinational organisation
Knowledge and awareness of generally applicable financial policies and procedures
Desirable:
Qualified/part-qualified accountant or working towards an accountancy qualification
Confident in handling large data sets
Attention to detail
Able to work on own initiative and take ownership for completing tasks