Accountant

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
The Flemish Association for Development Cooperation and Technical Assistance, Belgium (VVOB) is implementing 2 programmes for the period 2008-2013 in Vietnam. The basic education programme aims to improve the quality of lower secondary education in 5 provinces of North and Central Vietnam (Thai Nguyen, Quang Ninh, Nghe An, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai) through an integrated support to the Active Teaching and Learning (ATL) change processes by means of Environmental Education and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The Agriculture programme aims to strengthen methodological extension skills, in particular participatory extension skills, of stakeholders involved in agricultural extension contribute to a better performing extension system in 5 provinces of Southern Vietnam (Binh Phuoc, Ba Ria- Vung Tau, An Giang, Hau Giang, and Soc Trang).
The Accountant will support the VVOB programme in Vietnam, by being in charge of the bookkeeping of the organisation, follow-up of cash flow and budgets and making sure the required documentation is submitted timely and in good order to Head Office.

Tasks
- Enter bookkeeping data in VVOB tailored system.
- Collect all required documentation related to bookkeeping and carry out compliance checks.
- Maintain list of assets.
- Apply for and follow up VAT refunds.
- Prepare monthly cash and bank reconciliations for all accounts.
- Follow up monthly budgeting and provisions on bank accounts.
- Maintain daily cash flow (petty cash and bank) overviews in excel.
- Prepare financial analyses of the various allocated budgets.
- Manage payroll: Calculating, preparing documentation, making payment for NSSF, NHIF, PAYE contributions, prepare salary payment instructions.
- Prepare monthly and end-of-year income/expenditure statements.
- Prepare for and assist with audit (local and from financiers).
- Prepare regular analysis and documentation for partner ministries.

Requirements
- Graduate degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
- Minimum of three (3) years (36 months) relevant work experience.
- Experience in (international) NGO sector including donor guideline requirements     is an advantage.
- Conversant with double entry bookkeeping.
- Proficiency in computer applications and use of relevant software: MS Office (especially excel, ACCESS, word), electronic bookkeeping, internet applications.
- Experience with internet banking is an added advantage.
- Conversant with payroll management.
- Conversant with withholding tax, VAT claims.
- Good written and oral command of English.

Competencies
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given.
- Ability to judge and to assure adherence to sets of specific guidelines for financial management and reporting.
- Ability to successfully produce a variety of financial reports.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision
- Responsible, result orientated and able to meet deadlines.
- Flexible, able to offer alternative ideas and solutions.
- Keen on acquiring new skills, self development.
- Capable of working independently and in teams with other VVOB staff and government senior and middle level managers.
- Confident.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environments with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Duty station
This full time position will be located in Hanoi Office. Ad-hoc working trips to the 10 provinces are part of the assignment

Remuneration and benefits
Salary and package according to EU-UN cost norms 2009 (including social and health benefits)

Starting date
As soon as possible.

Duration
Up to 31/12/2013
How to apply
The applicant is required to fill in a qualification checklist at http://vvob.be/vietnam/?q=vacancy-vvob-representative-office-accountant-... and follow the instruction in this file.

Deadline for application is open. Interviews can be held at any time upon receipt of appropriate applications.