Finance Assistant

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As the Finance Assistant you are responsible for maintaining daily tasks of finance department in order to support organizational operations and project activities to be in compliant and in line with the procedures and regulations of the government of Vietnam, ChildFund’s policies and procedures and sector and donor requirements contributing to the reputation of the ChildFund in Vietnam’s work as a thought leader in its specialist areas of focus: child rights and child protection, education, health and wellbeing for children

KEY DUTIES

• Monitor bank balances for all accounts.

• Prepare payment vouchers.

• Develop and maintain all filing systems for all accounting documents and financial reports.

• Maintain documentation for office purchases, assets register.

• Prepare the projects’ monthly financial reports & other reports if required.

• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding or sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment (SEAH) risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding and PSEAH policy and procedures, and conduct yourself consistent with those policies.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or in relevant fields
• Experience with implementing finance policies and procedures
• Good understanding of International Accounting Standards and Vietnamese Accounting Systems
• Excellent computer literacy and experience with computerized information

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience with child-focused programs
• Experience with financial report checking for development of project activities

SKILLS

• Ability to use different accounting software (Sun system)

• Ability to inspect the accuracy, transparency of reports and acquittal vouchers

• Good time management and organisational skills

• Good written and spoken English and Vietnamese, especially on financial issues

• Ability to undertake detailed activities with a high level of accuracy

• Excellent computer literacy.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary package (including 13th and 14th-month salary);
• 15 days of annual leave for 1st year and 20 days for 2nd year onwards;
• Flexible working time;
• Comprehensive Health Care insurance for staff and dependent(s).

For further details, please see the Position Description.

Please be noted that the position is only open to Vietnamese candidates. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position through ChildFund’s competitive hiring process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20/11/2022