Accountant (Part-Time)

Vacancy Announcement

Deloitte Consulting LLP (“Deloitte”), implementing the USAID Improving Private Sector Competitiveness Activity (“Activity” or “IPS-C”) is looking for a qualified local professional to fill the position of

Accountant (Part-Time)

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Duration: Duration of the Activity.

Background:  The purpose of the USAID Improving Private Sector Competitiveness Activity (“Activity” or “IPS-C”) is to remove constraints and build the competitiveness of small and growing businesses (SGBs) in Vietnam, including those employing, owned or led by women and vulnerable populations. With this activity, USAID/Vietnam is supporting Vietnam’s competitiveness: vertically at the policy, market and firm level; and horizontally by working along the entire spectrum of enterprise growth models, from household businesses transforming into registered firms to small firms on the cusp of scaling up. The Activity is comprised of four inter-related objectives. Deloitte Consulting LLP (“Deloitte”) is implementing this Activity on behalf of USAID. The Agency for Enterprise Development of the Ministry of Planning and Investment is the Vietnam Government counterpart of IPS-C.

Position Objective, Generally Applicable Functions, and Specific Tasks

A.     Position Objective: Support the Director of Finance, Administration and Compliance (DFAC), the Operations manager and IPS-C Project team members with successful management of all accounting aspects of the project.

B.      General Functions of the Position. In coordination with the Operations manager, s/he will support all accounting operations for IPS-C. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the DFAC in meeting the accounting obligations of the project;
• Supervise, Manage, track, and oversee bank transactions and petty cash for Hanoi and other offices;
• Ensure that Petty Cash operations are compliant with Deloitte Consulting internal policies & procedures;
• Ensure that transactions are allowable and for the purpose for which the fund was authorized;
• Prepare Disbursement Form needs to be approved processing any payment;
• Carry out replenishment of the petty cash funds for Hanoi and other offices, when necessary;
• Maintain proper documentation as well as related supporting documents;
• Prepare and submit monthly reconciliation reports for review;
• Maintain accurate financial records and the preparation of financial reports and spreadsheets;
• Liaise regularly with the external auditor on all financial and operational matters;
• Response to all external auditor requests; and
• Performs related work as assigned.

C.      Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Years of Experience: 5 Years
• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant field
• Professional fluency in English required (both verbal and written)
• Previous experience in an accounting position
• Attention to detail, ability to meet and exceed deadlines, self-motivated with excellent time management and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required
• Demonstrated organizational management skills required to track staff movements, activities, reports, data and ensure complete and accurate record management
• Able to engage effectively with counterparts and technical staff and work as part of a supportive team to document results objectively and in clear terms
• Experience with USAID preferred, especially in terms of accounting
• Knowledge of Vietnam Accounting Laws

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV with the Cover Letter in English to [email protected] by 18:00 on July 20, 2021. Please include three references at the bottom of your CV.

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