Senior Finance Officer

WWF was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Vietnam. In 1985, WWF began working on a national conservation strategy and since then has worked closely with the Vietnamese Government on a diverse range of environment issues and implemented field activities across the country.

WWF-Vietnam is part of WWF-Greater Mekong which operates in 5 countries: Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. Find out more at http://vietnam.panda.org/

Please be informed that WWF-Vietnam is seeking for capable candidate for the position of  SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER, Mekong Delta Landscape (based in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam)

The Senior Finance Officer (SFO) will support Finance Coordinator and is responsible for controlling the full accounting spectrum of assigned projects in Mekong Delta Landscape including accounting, financial and internal control. She/he will supervise and support the implementation of finance policy and procedure of field offices in the landscape to ensure the delivery of transparent, timely and accurate reports as well as the compliance of project team in line with policies and procedure of WWF Greater Mekong, guideline of donor and regulation Vietnam authorities

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Management, Business Administration, or in relevant fields
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a senior finance management position with strong administrative skills and a proven track record of leadership.
• Excellent knowledge of financial management, accounting and administration.
• Basic knowledge of international finance and accounting standards
• Good knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets and financial analysis.
• Good understanding of finance and accounting practices of INGOs in Vietnam
• Good knowledge of requirements of major Bi-lateral Aid Agencies is preferred.
• Experience in implementing and monitoring the compliance of finance and accounting system, policies and procedures.
• High sense of integrity & transparency
• Strong self-discipline and managerial skills; teamwork and cooperation
• Strong interpersonal skills with collaborative style.
• Advanced presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed and logical discussions/presentations.
• Demonstrates ability to effective communicate knowledgeably and credibly with field office personnel, senior management and internal constituents regarding sensitive or difficult situations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively balance compliance risks with organization needs.
• Intermediate project management skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple tasks in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
• Basic ability to identify, develop and implement processes improvements.
• Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues) and external (partners, suppliers, stakeholders); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in Vietnamese and English

The detailed Job Description (JD) is attached herewith for your reference. The JD is also posted on www.panda.org/greatermekong/jobs

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and CV to: [email protected]

Closing date: Tuesday, Sept 23, 2014.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

“WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.”