Career Opportunities: Financial Accountant 2 (Port Sudan) – Plan International

Job Description

Organization	Plan International
Location	Country Office Port Sudan
Reports to:	Finance Coordinator
Grade	C2
Closing Date	February 12, 2026

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 Overview

The Financial Accountant reports to the Finance Coordinator and works closely with finance, program managers, thematic leads, and support services (procurement, logistics, HR, grants). The role supports implementation of global and country financial strategies, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthens transparency and accountability, and contributes to cost-effective use of resources. Key responsibilities include intercompany processes, payments, bank reconciliations, and audit support.

Key Accountabilities

• Real-time data entry and accurate processing of payments and journals in SAP

• Monthly reconciliation and clearance of vendor, creditor, OIM, and staff advance accounts

• Monitoring and reporting on staff advances and field operational balances

• Petty cash spot checks and support to asset verification

• Timely settlement of statutory obligations (taxes, pensions, withholdings)

• Support CO finance operations and respond to ad-hoc assignments

Compliance & Safeguarding
Ensures full adherence to Plan International policies on Child Protection, Gender Equality & Inclusion, and Code of Conduct, including staff awareness and proper reporting of concerns.

Key Relationships

• Internal: Finance Coordinator, Country Finance Manager, Program Area Manager, finance, support services, and program teams (high coordination and reporting)

• External: Partners (operational coordination and progress updates)

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken)

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP)

• 2–3 years’ finance/accounting experience in INGO or UN context

• Knowledge of Sudan taxation and social insurance

• Ability to work in multicultural environments and under pressure

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or professional accounting qualification

• Experience managing donor-funded projects (DFID, EC, ECHO, UNDP, USAID)

Desirable

• Commitment to Plan International values and strategy

• Proven ability to influence operational and strategic change

Location: Country Office Port Sudan

Type of Role: Financial Accountant

Reports to: Finance Coordinator

Grade: C2

Closing Date: February 12, 2026

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

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.