Finance Officer

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is one of a network of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). As a global leader in agroforestry research and development, ICRAF’s ultimate purpose is to improve human welfare by reducing poverty, increasing cash income, improving food and nutritional security, and increasing environmental resilience
through improved agroforestry systems. ICRAF has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and works in 21 countries throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The Position

As a result of expanding work in different projects and CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs), ICRAF Vietnam is seeking a open-minded, dynamic and energetic Finance Officer (FO). Under supervision of Vietnam Office Manager (OM), the FA will assist OM and also other researchers to support the smooth operation of ICRAF Vietnam office and projects. The successful candidate will be expected to perform the summary tasks as follows:

Task 1: Financial and accounting function

1. Prepare vouchers and financial transactions to be accurately and timely recorded in project/office accounts in accordance with ICRAF/Donors’ requirements;
2. Prepare all expense payments and disbursement according to provisions and conditions as stipulated by ICRAF requirements;
3. Maintain databases for financial information and proper finance and accounting system at ICRAF office.
4. Coordinate with building service, service suppliers and arrange receipt/copy of expense to be paid;
5. Contact/paper drop to/with Bank, Dipserco or tax authority as requested;
6. Follow-up the Travel Authorations/advances and its clearance/Trave Expense Report;
7. Assist to prepare financial reports and budget estimation

Task 2: HR and others

1. Assist to staff recruitment: announcement, screening, filing and updating applicants database; contacting and arranging for the interview;
2. Assist in following up pension scheme and health insurance for staff, Personal Income Tax (PIT) with local authorities as regulated by Vietnam Government;
3. Maintain and update the inventory list of the office
4. Other related tasks assigned by the Country Coordinator or OM

Qualifications and Skills Required

- Being a Vietnamese national
- Holding at least Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, administration or related discipline:
- Having at least 5 years experience in finance, accounting or related field
- Being enthusiatic; self-directed; well organized and dynamic
- Able to manage a range of activities to deadlines and challenges
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multicultural teams
- Good at MS Office package, specially in Excel and Access and accounting software.
- Experience in working with NGO or foreign-funded project is a merit

Terms of Offer

- This is a Nationally Professional Fixed Term position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
- The contract is for a period of 2 (two) years, with high possibility of renewal, subject to 3 (three) months probation period, assessment of performance and availability of resources.
- Opportunity for professional training
- The position is started as soon as possible which is expected in February, 2013

Please submit your application with relevant qualifications, experiences, reference and a recent photograph in MS Word or pdf format (Max. 500 kb), not later than 11 January 2013 to ICRAF Vietnam Office via Email: [email protected]