Financial Officer

The Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) is a not-for-profit corporation founded in Quebec, Canada in 1958. CECI has a Country Office in Hanoi, Vietnam since 1991. CECI’s mission is to combat poverty and exclusion by strengthening the development capacity of disadvantaged communities; supporting initiatives for peace, human rights and equity; mobilizing resources and promoting the exchange of know-how.

CECI is looking for an experienced and qualified Vietnamese citizen to fill in the position of Financial Officer. The successful candidate will be based in Hanoi with occasional travels to project sites. She/he will report to and be supervised by Country Representative, and his/her function is to manage Projects Finance/Accounting and Administrative systems.

Main duties:
Technical requirements (including managerial skill):
- Support Country Representative in preparation and management of budget and in overall financial management of the Country Office.
- Support Project Managers in budgeting, accounting and financial management of projects. Ensures timely efficient and quality financial services to each program unit.
- Prepare monthly accounting and financial reports as per program guidelines and requirements.
- Prepare financial and administrative guidelines for staff and partners as required.
- Prepare monthly budget analysis, billing to donor(s) as per project agreements.
- Ensure all files and documentation are in place for auditing as required
- Ensure internal billing and payment of bills
- Pay monthly salaries of staff, all kind of insurances of CECI Vietnam staff and manage tax clearance for staff salaries and office rents
- Monthly report to his/her managers and the Country Representative on budget status
- Undertake financial set up of new projects in consultation with Regional Office.
- Supervise field-based Accounting Assistants as required. Provides instructions and tools required for field-based accounting to be completed and incorporated into SUN system.
- Familiar with SUN system;

Selection Criteria
1. Education background: accounting/finance (B.A, B.E or M.A);
2. At least 5 years-experience in accounting and/ or financial work;
3. Experience of computerized accounting software (SUN system software is prioritized)
4. Fluency in speaking and writing English;
5. Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
6. Careful & hardworking; ability to keep confidential information safe;
7. High level of commitment, honesty and willingness.

Successful applicant will enjoy a friendly working environment, a competitive salary offer based on experience & qualification of applicant.
Interested candidates should send a full CV in English and stating the position title to email: [email protected].
Closing date to apply for this position: 20 June 2010.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. No telephone contact after submission of applications, please.