Vietnam Financial and Accounting Officer

Oxfam is an international confederation of 15 organizations working together in 98 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. In Vietnam, Oxfam is recognized as one of the leading international NGOs, especially in rural development, disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response, civil society development, ethnic minorities, and women’s empowerment.

They are looking for an experienced and dynamic Vietnamese citizen to fill the following position:

TITLE:  VIETNAM FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Oxfam Quebec
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The post  offered is 6 months contract, maternity leave replacement. The position is based in Hanoi.
Start date:    June 2012

The Role:     to oversee Oxfam-Quebec (OQC) in Vietnam financial, accounting and administration management.
Report to:  Oxfam Quebec’s Regional Representative and Country Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting:
- Prepare payment voucher / receipt in cash and bank transfer request for Regional Representative approval for payment;
- Ensures proper records keeping and internal controls (e.g. checks for the conformity of expenditures and ensures that all invoices are correctly coded in due time );
- Ensure accounting data entries are done on a weekly basis;
- Prepare monthly accounting report for Head Quarters, and make sure that required financial documentation is sent on time;
- Oversees and verifies program financial: fund receipts for projects; partners’ advance and disbursement; checking justification documents from partners to ensure that all expenses follows OQC guidelines;
- Manage OQC’s petty cash;
- Responsible for answering all financial questions raised by donors and HQ;
- Ensures that relevant financial & accounting information is given to the Regional Representative

Financial management:
- Monitor annual budget in collaboration with the Regional Representative: update monthly office and other related expenses;
- Prepares monthly fund request to Head quarter;
- Ensure all financial transactions are adequately authorized and documented;
- Prepare monthly payroll for employees and ensure payments and reporting to government agencies (Dipserco, Tax Department);
- Liaise effectively with the Finance/Accounting Department in HQ;
- In collaboration with the Country Manager assists  logistics issues if required;

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

Job Specific Competencies
- Qualified Accounting ability with minimum degree in Accountancy /Finance/Trade or equivalent
- At least 5 proven years of work in accounting. Experience in accounting for the international NGO is an advantage
- Sound knowledge of Vietnamese Accounting Standard and tax laws
- Ability to speak and write in English fluently is a must. Ability to speak and write French is an advantage
- An organized person with great attention to detail, an independent & problem solver who is able to multi-task and meet tight datelines
- Behavioural Competencies
- Prudence
- Ability to work in team and independently;
- Commitment to support Oxfam-Québec’s mission, values and beliefs
- Team player
- Cultural sensitivity
- Diplomacy
- Professionalism
- Commitment to work towards the promotion of equality between women and men
- Able to work under pressure with strict deadlines

Gross Annual Salary Range: 6,600-11,880$ USD per annum depending on qualification and experience         

The closing date for application: May 15th 2012
How to Apply: Are you interested in this position ?
Please send your application (CV, cover letter, copies of relevant degrees) to: [email protected]
Specify in the subject of your email the title of the position for which you are applying (e.g.Vietnam Finance Manager).
They regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer