Project Accountant

SNV Vietnam is looking for:
Project Accountant
(Based in Hanoi with some travel to other provinces)
(full time employment contract)

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 30 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break  the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995. Using market based approaches, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing environmentally sustainable solutions for the poor in agriculture, energy, water & sanitation, and REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation).

SNV Vietnam is seeking a highly qualified national candidate for the position of Project Accountant to join the team. A successful Project Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate also has experience assessing local partner financial capacity and providing training and support to project partners. Project accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Check the supporting documents (invoices, receipts…submitted) for payment requests to make sure they are in compliance with the financial regulations of the Government, SNV and donors;
  • Book project costs into the SAPbyDesign System used by SNV;
  • Verify and reconcile project accounts payable and receivable;
  • Analyse project financial information and summarise financial status of projects (e.g. variances in budget vs actual situation) on a regular basis;
  • Check numerical correctness and completeness of project financial transactions; Extract regular control reports and draft relevant sections of project financial reports for donors;
  • Prepare invoices to donors and follow up payments;
  • Document and archive relevant project documents. All information should be documented and filed in line with SNV, donor and government requirements;
  • Provide information and advice to colleagues on project financial administration;
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes;
  • Liaise with Project Managers other SNV Project Accountants and the SNV Vietnam Finance Officer to improve financial procedures;
  • Collect supporting documents and provide explanations to auditors (HQ audits, project audits, internal audits, country audits…);
  • Conduct financial capacity assessments of partners and develop capacity building plans to address identified gaps;
  • Provide training and hands-on support to partners so that they are able to fulfil their financial responsibilities according to SNV, donor and government regulations;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Candidate profile

  • Native Vietnamese;
  • Bachelor degree, preferably in Accounting/ Finance or Economics;
  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in financial management and contracting at international private sector or development organizations;
  • Specialized in project financial administration set up and execution;
  • Good organizing skills and good team spirit and enthusiasm;
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills (English and Vietnamese);
  • Good computer skills in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Email, PowerPoint).
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, such as SUN system.
  • Knowledge of SAP system desirable.

Supervision:

The Project Accountant will be coached and supervised by the Financial Officer of SNV Vietnam, and will also regularly meet with relevant Project Managers and project teams.

Contract Duration:
1 year employment contract with possibility of extension.

How to apply?

Please send your application letter and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package, to [email protected] by 21st June 2018.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

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Job Details
Organisation Name: 
SNV
Location: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Thu, 2018-06-21