Account & Grants Assistant

The Organisation

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 know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. 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.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Accounts & Grants Assistant supports effective financial management at the Country Office by ensuring accurate financial recording, timely reconciliations, compliance with Plan International policies, donor regulations, and statutory requirements. The role contributes to strong internal controls, financial reporting, audit readiness, cash management, and data integrity to support efficient programme delivery and organizational accountability.

DIMENSION OF THE ROLE

• Reports to Finance Manager – Input & Control.
• Supports financial operations for the Country Office and contributes to the financial management of grants and donor-funded projects.
• Maintains financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation in SAP and other financial reporting systems.
• Works closely with Supply Chain, Programmes, People & Culture, Project Finance teams, and National Offices.
• Supports compliance with Plan policies, donor regulations, tax laws, and other statutory requirements.
• Contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Supports audit preparedness and timely resolution of audit findings.
• Maintains custody and accountability of petty cash, financial documents, and other sensitive financial instruments.
• Supports financial data quality and reporting accuracy for management decision-making.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, preferably within an NGO or donor-funded environment.

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic Power BI/reporting exposure is an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills appropriate to the audience
• Proficient Computer skills and use of relevant accounting packages
• Ability to work under harsh condition
• Ability to work under multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Good English language skills (oral /written)

To access the full role profile Accounts & Grants Assistant.docx

Location: Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Finance Manager - Input & Controls

Grade: 12

Closing Date: 10th July, 2026

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.