Asistente de Pagos

Position Overview

Plan International, a global humanitarian organization operating in over 80 developing countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Asistente de Pagos (Payments Assistant) to join our team in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of financial transactions while upholding the organization’s commitment to child protection, gender equality, and non-discrimination. The position is subject to donor funding availability and offers a dynamic environment where financial integrity and operational excellence are paramount.

Core Responsibilities

The Asistente de Pagos will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of Plan International’s financial systems by executing and overseeing payment processes, ensuring compliance with national labor laws, financial regulations, and organizational policies. The role encompasses a broad spectrum of financial and administrative duties, including:

• Payment Processing and Documentation: Preparing, analyzing, and processing financial information related to payments, including salary disbursements, vendor compensations, and beneficiary transfers. This involves generating checks or batch transfers, uploading payment files to banking systems, and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded in SAP.
• Financial Record-Keeping: Maintaining and safeguarding both active and historical financial documentation, including confidential banking information, supplier records, and tax-related files. The role requires meticulous organization and archival of financial data to ensure compliance with audit requirements and organizational standards.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring all payment processes adhere to Plan International’s financial policies, donor requirements, and national labor laws. This includes verifying the accuracy of financial data, preparing accounting entries in SAP, and generating reports to support transparency and accountability.
• Operational Support: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project sub-management and technical staff, to facilitate the timely disbursement of funds, particularly for project advances and liquidations. The role involves communicating payment statuses, resolving discrepancies, and providing updates to stakeholders to ensure project continuity.
• Problem-Solving and Risk Mitigation: Proactively identifying and addressing operational challenges that may disrupt payment flows, such as system bottlenecks or banking delays. The Asistente de Pagos will implement contingency measures, prioritize tasks, and maintain open communication channels to mitigate risks and ensure uninterrupted financial operations.

Key Competencies and Qualifications

To excel in this role, candidates must demonstrate a strong foundation in financial administration, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a humanitarian context. Ideal candidates will possess:

• Proven experience in payment processing, financial record-keeping, and accounting systems such as SAP.
• Familiarity with national labor laws, tax regulations, and financial compliance standards.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage confidential information and maintain meticulous records.
• Strong analytical abilities to review financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal teams, banking institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to Plan International’s values, including child protection, gender equality, and non-discrimination.

Work Environment and Impact

As part of Plan International’s mission to advance children’s rights and equality for girls, the Asistente de Pagos will contribute to transformative change by ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and transparently. The role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where financial integrity directly supports humanitarian and development initiatives. The position requires adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced setting.

Plan International is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, or political affiliation.