Finance Officer

CARE in Vietnam is a Non-Government Organization representing the CARE International network. CARE in Vietnam is a creative and dynamic organization, working with Vietnamese partners in the sectors of health, rural development and disaster mitigation and preparedness.

CARE in Vietnam is looking for an experienced and qualified Vietnamese to fill in Finance Officer

Position information:
Position titile:    Finance Officer
Reporting to:     Project Manager
Contract:    Two years contract with high potential for extension
Base in:     Long An with travel to project sites as required

Project information:
“Financial security for young people in urban and peri- urban area of Long An province” is a technical assistant project which is implemented by CARE Vietnam and two local partners, Youth Union and Women Union. The project goal is to reduce poverty for 10,000 vulnerable people through the establishment of savings and loan groups in Long An province, particularly targeting vulnerable young people, women and economic migrants.

Position Summary
Finance Officer will assist the Project manager with key financial and administrative tasks of the whole project activities as well as field based activities with partners. Provide the necessary support to Project Managers to manage project budgets effectively.

Main duties
Finance
1. Undertake daily financial duties such as managing petty cash, preparing payment vouchers, handling advances and acquittals
2. Reviewing of payment vouchers and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with CARE’s financial guidelines.
3. Prepare the costed work plans;
4. Work with partner staff to monitor and review finance process and verify financial documents implemented by partners
5. Assist the Project Managers in monitoring and evaluation of the project, especially with regards to the financial management and reporting of Project Partners
6. Prepare donor’s financial report as donor’s requirements.
7. Work with auditors as required
8. Maintain advance records and stock report (if any)
9. Entry payment vouchers in appropriate book.

Admin:
1. All basic clerical duties
2. Ensure that Project Assets Register and Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Inventory is regularly updated
3. Make travel arrangements, schedule routine appointments
4. Maintain inventory and order office supplies
5. Contact appropriate service providers for basic maintained issues

Others:
Promote a safe and secure work environment; foster a safety and security culture;  and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Vietnam safety and security policies and procedures.
Other duties and general assistance as required by the Project management teams

Selection Criteria
1. Relevant Degree in accounting/finance.
2. At least one year experience in project accounting work.
3. Experience of computerized accounting software
4. Ability to write and speak English.
5. Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
6. High level of commitment, honesty and flexibility
7. Long An resident is an advantage

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: 28 June 2010

The short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please no telephone contact after submitting the application.