Project Accountant, UZHF (Upper Egypt)

The Project Accountant will support the implementation of the Scaling Up Economic Empowerment and Systemic Integration project by ensuring sound financial management, accurate reporting, and compliance with organizational and donor requirements. The role focuses on budgeting, financial monitoring, strengthening financial systems, and capacity building for Plan International Egypt and its partner community-based organizations across targeted governorates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sound financial management by facilitating audits, reviewing reports, coordinating forecasts, monitoring submissions, and maintaining records
• Prepare reconciliations and donor reports, track currency fluctuations, support grant reporting and partnership compliance, and communicate with partners to deliver accurate, timely financial data
• Follow-up on audit recommendations, provide training and technical support to partners, maintain transparent financial reporting systems, and contribute to developing partner capacity‑building plans
• Manage project finances by preparing monthly accounting spreadsheets, review and process partner and staff payment requests, controlling advances and settlements, and ensuring compliance with Plan policies
• Maintain accurate records in SAP, coordinating fund transfers, preparing bank reconciliations, safeguard checkbooks, and keeping a proper filing system to ensure transparency and efficiency in financial management
• Manage daily finance issues with commitment and professionalism, provide guidance and support to partners, work effectively as a team player, and demonstrate strong capacity to handle stress and solve problems
• Ensure compliance with Plan International's Safeguarding and PII policies and Gender Equality and Inclusion standards
• Take on additional assignments within the scope of work as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• University degree in accounting or a professional qualification such as CIS, ACCA or equivalent
• 5 years of previous experience in INGO environment
• Strong experience in finance and budget management
• Experience in youth economic empowerment field
• Project management skills
• Sound experience in financial reporting and budget management skills
• Good communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and self-improvement
• Positive attitudes, self- assertiveness and capacity to inspire others
• Only applications in English language will be accepted
• Vacancy is open to Egypt nationals only

Skills

• Accounting
• CIS qualification
• ACCA qualification
• Finance Management
• Budget Management
• Financial Reporting
• Project Management
• Youth Empowerment
• Financial Monitoring
• Capacity Building
• Donor Compliance
• Financial Systems Strengthening
• Presentation Skills

Languages

English