Finance and Accounting Officer (Mindanao)

The Organisation

Plan International Pilipinas is a girl-centered community-focused non-government organization, serving the Philippines for the last 64 years.

We are a newly locally registered Foundation, connected to 80+ Plan International offices worldwide.

We work with around 7,000 partner communities or barangays across the country, delivering programs on (PIER) Protection from Violence, Inclusive Health, Education to Economic Empowerment, and Resilience and Humanitarian.

We have 30,000 sponsored children and 2.5 million program participants, co-creating lasting impact especially for girls.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Finance and Accounting Officer to support financial operations across our Program Operations in Mindanao, including Sponsorship and grant-funded projects.

This role is vital in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of financial processes. You will also play a key role in strengthening financial accountability among partners and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process payment requests, fund requests, cash advances, and liquidations; ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies.
• Prepare fund requests and support timely cash disbursement for program and partner activities.
• Review SAP and procurement transactions to ensure correct financial coding and data accuracy.
• Monitor partner budgets and expenditures, and conduct monthly expense verifications to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare timely financial reports, tax documents, and support partner capacity-building on finance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, and internal controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (experience with SAP is an advantage)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience in NGO or donor-funded project accounting is highly desirable
• High integrity, strong attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork in project areas
• Must be a Filipino national based in the Philippines

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to impactful, rights-based development programs across Mindanao
• Work with passionate teams and partners driving sustainable change
• Gain exposure to donor-funded projects and international standards in financial management
• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to empowering communities and advancing equality

Location: Cotabato City

Type of Role: Fixed-term (until June 2027)

Reports to: Program Operations Manager

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation package (local T&C)

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.