Temporary Accountant Payable

Title:            Temporary Accountant Payable
Supervisor:        Finance Manager
Status:            06 months (starting from 1st September 09)

POSITION SUMMARY:
Pathfinder International’s mission in Viet Nam is to support the government to improve the reproductive health status of the Vietnamese Population.  In order to achieve its mission, Pathfinder works in collaboration with the Government of Viet Nam, as well as selected national and international agencies, to improve the quality and range of reproductive health services, information and training, through the provision of quality technical assistance and the management of financial resources.

The position of Temporary Accountant Payable requires a responsible, careful, detail-oriented person with strong bookkeeping and budget management skills. S/he must be a mature individual who values and respects confidentiality. S/he must be mature and able to work both independently and as a member of a team. S/he must be knowledgeable about computers (hardware and software). She should have good English and Vietnamese language skills – both oral and written – and be willing to travel within Viet Nam. A minimum of three years prior experience in a bookkeeping/accounting position in an office environment is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares payments including reviews approval letter and make transfer to sub grantees. Make sure that the expenses are charged to the right funding sources and budget line items, obtains approval for payments from authorized persons.
2. Maintains petty cash and other bookkeeping
3. Review and monitor local consultant contracts & monitor international contracts.
4. Monitor and prepare reconciliation of sub-grantees fund request with HQ.
5. Review Travel Expense Voucher (TEVs)
6. Keeps track on medical allowances and other benefits for staff
7. Follow up and record staff’ timesheet
8. Make copies and filing for accounting papers/documents inclusive of agreements, progress/financial report analyses
9. Other duties, as assigned

Title:            Temporary Accountant Payable
Supervisor:        Finance Manager
Status:            06 months (starting from 1st September 09)

POSITION SUMMARY:
Pathfinder International’s mission in Viet Nam is to support the government to improve the reproductive health status of the Vietnamese Population.  In order to achieve its mission, Pathfinder works in collaboration with the Government of Viet Nam, as well as selected national and international agencies, to improve the quality and range of reproductive health services, information and training, through the provision of quality technical assistance and the management of financial resources.

The position of Temporary Accountant Payable requires a responsible, careful, detail-oriented person with strong bookkeeping and budget management skills. S/he must be a mature individual who values and respects confidentiality. S/he must be mature and able to work both independently and as a member of a team. S/he must be knowledgeable about computers (hardware and software). She should have good English and Vietnamese language skills – both oral and written – and be willing to travel within Viet Nam. A minimum of three years prior experience in a bookkeeping/accounting position in an office environment is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares payments including reviews approval letter and make transfer to sub grantees. Make sure that the expenses are charged to the right funding sources and budget line items, obtains approval for payments from authorized persons.
2. Maintains petty cash and other bookkeeping
3. Review and monitor local consultant contracts & monitor international contracts.
4. Monitor and prepare reconciliation of sub-grantees fund request with HQ.
5. Review Travel Expense Voucher (TEVs)
6. Keeps track on medical allowances and other benefits for staff
7. Follow up and record staff’ timesheet
8. Make copies and filing for accounting papers/documents inclusive of agreements, progress/financial report analyses
9. Other duties, as assigned

 

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Pathfinder International
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Tue, 2009-09-01