Country Office Management Accountant

Job Description

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization committed to advancing children’s rights and promoting equality for girls. With more than 85 years of experience operating in over 80 countries, the organization works alongside children, young people, communities, and partners to address poverty, inequality, exclusion, and discrimination while creating lasting positive change.

The Country Office Management Accountant plays a key role in ensuring effective financial management, compliance, and stewardship of donor and organizational resources. The position provides financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering support while strengthening internal controls, managing financial risks, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and Government of Tanzania regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial management, analysis, and business partnering support across Country Office operations
• Lead financial monitoring, budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure management processes
• Monitor cost recovery and ensure efficient utilization of donor and organizational resources
• Ensure compliance with Plan International policies, donor regulations, and statutory requirements
• Support financial planning, monitoring, and reporting in collaboration with Programme, Grants, Procurement, People & Culture, and Project Finance teams
• Provide financial oversight and compliance support to implementing partners
• Manage financial aspects of multi-donor funded projects, including budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting
• Strengthen internal controls, financial systems, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices
• Conduct partner financial capacity assessments, monitoring visits, and compliance reviews
• Support audit preparation and implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans
• Coordinate month-end and year-end financial closing activities
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, payroll accounting, intercompany transactions, and statutory compliance processes
• Prepare financial analysis, budget variance reports, forecasts, management reports, and financial dashboards
• Maintain effective working relationships with donors, auditors, government authorities, National Offices, and implementing partners
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems, procedures, controls, and reporting processes
• Travel regularly to project locations and partner offices to conduct financial monitoring, verification, compliance reviews, and capacity-building activities

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent qualification
• Minimum of five years of professional experience, preferably within NGOs and grant-funded programmes
• Strong experience in grant management and donor compliance
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial management systems
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for financial reporting and analysis
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Honest, transparent, and committed to high ethical standards
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Persuasive with the ability to work effectively across different cultural settings
• Self-motivated, energetic, and committed to supporting the development of others
• Results-oriented with commitment to organizational goals and accountability
• Appreciation of child rights, gender equality, diversity, and inclusion principles
• Ability to work under demanding field conditions when required

General Conditions

• Full-time position based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Reports to the Finance Manager – Input & Controls
• Grade 13 position
• Regular travel to project sites and partner offices is required
• Employment is subject to successful completion of safeguarding, background, reference, and misconduct disclosure checks
• Plan International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, child safeguarding, and gender equality
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

How to Apply

• Submit your application through the Plan International online careers portal
• Prepare and upload an updated CV together with relevant academic and professional certificates as required
• Review the full role profile before submitting your application
• Ensure all application information is complete and accurate before submission
• Submit your application no later than 10 July 2026

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Conclusion
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to contribute to the financial integrity and operational success of a globally recognized humanitarian organization. Qualified candidates with strong financial management, donor compliance, and partnership experience are encouraged to apply before the closing date.