Finance Assistant

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Finance Assistant– 6 months contract

Background on Hagar

Hagar, established in 1994, is a specialist trauma-informed care agency that works primarily with women and children suffering from trauma as a result of human trafficking, slavery and abuse. Since 2009, Hagar Vietnam has responded to the needs of survivors of human trafficking, violence, and abuse nationally through community-based services and training programs. Today, Hagar implements programs in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Singapore, and Vietnam; and through partners in Myanmar and the Solomon Islands.

In 2022, Hagar Vietnam reached more than 689.720 people directly and indirectly through our five 2023-2025 strategic goals: Heal survivors, Scale prevention efforts, Increase capacity to impact, Promote awareness and influence systemic change, and Empower and equip survivors.

Hagar Vietnam responds to the needs of vulnerable women and children to receive multi-sectoral trauma-informed support and social services to heal and recover. We build awareness of families and local authorities on the impact trauma has upon survivors, and survivor-friendly strategies to prevent re-traumatization. Aligned to our strategic goals, our key activities including: Heal, Prevention, Partner, Empower and Influence.

Our vision:

Communities free and healed from the trauma of human trafficking, slavery, and abuse

Our Mission:

For those affected by trauma and those who support them, Hagar is an expert in care and recovery.

When healing happens, the cycle of trauma stops

Our Values:

  • Respect: We believe in the right of all people to be heard and treated with respect and dignity.
  • Integrity: We commit to act ethically and honestly, striving to do the right thing at all times and in all circumstances.
  • Compassion: We want compassion and kindness to be evident in our attitude, communication and in active, practical ways.                     
  • Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards, listening and learning from those we support, our partners and each other, to continuously improve all that we do

Hagar International in Vietnam is now looking for passionate and qualified Vietnamese candidates to fulfil 1 full time Finance Assistantfor 6 months based in Hanoi office. Travel to the provinces based on funding, different project needs and client needs. Please see the attached file for detail JD for the post.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

 Position Requirements

Essential or Preferable

Education
  • Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

     Required

 

Knowledge/Skills
  • Understanding of accounting and procurement principles and practices
  • Experience in working with Accounting Software; experience with QuickBooks Accounting Software is preferable (but not essential)
  • Proven ability to work independently and in a team setting
  • Management, organizational and administrative skills
  • Excellent Microsoft Word/Excel skills
  • Fluent in English both in writing and speaking

 

 

 

     Required

 

 

 

 

Language
  • Knowledge of the English language: speaking, reading, writing, and listening.

Required

Experience
  • Minimum 1-year experience in finance, procurement, accounting and financial management.
  • Experience working in NGO

Required

 

Personal Attributes
  • Strong belief in Hagar’s mission and principles
  • High level of integrity and transparency
  • Detail focus
  • Takes initiative
  • Hands on
  • Responds constructively to direction and feedback
  • Accepting and considerate of others

 

 

  Required all

 

 

Interested applicants must submit a Cover Letter with curriculum vitae to Hagar through email: [email protected], with the subject title Application – Finance Assistant.Only candidates with the required documents above will be considered for shortlisting.

Hagar International Foundation is an equal opportunity organization. We strictly adhere to safeguarding policy and child protection practices. We will conduct the background check, including criminal record checks throughout the selection process where possible. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 8 April 2024. Please note that we will finish recruitment as soon as we find an appropriate candidate although deadline is not due.

 

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Hagar
Location: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Mon, 2024-04-08