ICEM Finance Officer

Background
ICEM - the International Centre for Environment Management was established in 1999 to help governments and communities build capacity in the sustainable use of natural resources and maintenance of environmental quality. ICEM works in Asia - especially the Mekong countries - and focuses on climate change, water resources and biodiversity conservation. ICEM seeks to integrate environmental concerns with development through spatial planning, socio-economic analysis and environmental assessment tools. The Centre draws from an active network of experts and organizations, nationally and internationally, and in public and private sectors in forging partnerships to address critical conservation and development issues. 

ICEM is now seeking a qualified candidate to fill in the below position:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Report to: Finance Manager

Key responsibilities:
The ICEM Finance Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
(i) Process payment for ICEM staff, consultants and other concerned parties in compliance with ICEM policy and procedures as well as donor rules and regulations.
(ii) Prepare journal entries, make accurate and appropriate recording of income and expenses
(iii) Keeping track of and reporting on the financial income and expenditure of ICEM projects
(iv) Maintain financial records in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
(v) Prepare periodically financial report to donors
(vi) Provide support on budgeting, forecasting and budget monitoring.
(vii) Prepare monthly bank reconciliation
(viii) Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
(ix) Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
(x) Support in preparing ICEM’s annual balance/profit and loss sheet 
(xi) Support to checking various contracts (procurement, services, workshop, printing contracts, etc) in regard to the accuracy of figures, dates, delivery terms, payment terms and other information of the contracts)
(xii) Other duties as defined by the ICEM Program Coordinator and ICEM Finance Manager.

Qualifications: 
- University degree in accounting, finance 
- At least 5 years experience in a similar position in a foreign business
- Good spoken and written English language skills
- Computer literate (Microsoft Word and Excel and accounting software)
- Good analytical skill and results oriented; Honest and accurate; Mature and reliable
- Ability to manage and work independently and efficiently
- Ability to work closely with program staff, while ensuring the needs of Finance Department are met in a timely fashion.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV with contact details of two references in writing or by e-mail to the address below before Monday, 4 December 2011, if applying by e-mail the position applied for should be included in the subject line of the mail:
ICEM Vietnam Office
No. 6A, Lane 49 To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho District
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: 04 3 8239127
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.icem.com.au; www.mekong-protected-areas.org