Finance Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Samaritan’s Purse - Vietnam is a nonprofit organization providing aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1999, Samaritan’s Purse - Vietnam has been committed to improving the lives of the poor, provide vocational training, rural health care and support to institutionalized/ at-risk children.

Our Website is https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate in Hanoi to fill the position of Financial Officer

Job Title: Finance Officer
Work Location: Vietnam / Hanoi
Department: Finance – Samaritan’s Purse Vietnam
Reports To: Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily functions including: cashier, ensure proper approvals and documentation for cash advances, Field Expenses Reports (FER) and reimbursements.
• Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance with SP’s field accounting policies and perform other duties as assigned.
• Prepare recurring monthly payments including payroll taxes and other statutory deductions and properly accounted for and addressed.
• Maintenance of cash ledgers; filing; and timely reports to Finance Manager as requested.
• Ensure safekeeping of funds & maintain accurate financial records.
• Keep detailed records for all SP Vietnam financial transactions in an organized and professional manner.
• Scan and organize monthly financial files onto Samaritan’s Purse approved digital scanning software.
• Assist Finance Manager during internal and external audits as needed.
• Find areas of improvement for the betterment of financial operations and practices in the finance department
• Performing all other tasks and responsibilities assigned for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse Vietnam with a generous and serving spirit.

Skills Required

• High level of attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.
• Possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
• Ability to maintain mental and physical focus during routine tasks, such as large scanning projects.
• Review and ensure accuracy of financial transactions for SP field operations based in the region as appropriate (includes vouchers, FERs, Cash Advances, transfers, etc.).
• Ensure all cash is reconciled on a daily basis, reporting any over/under to Finance Coordinator and investigate any over/under situations.
• Administer all cash advances to employees and partners, reconciling all receipts and remaining cash.
• Possess strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, willing to take on additional assignments and responsibility as needed.
• Proficient knowledge of computer systems and applications, such as Word, Outlook and Excel, including formulas/formatting with strong keyboarding skills.
• Be willing to travel to project sites for short period of time when needed.
• High level of integrity and stewardship.
• Committed to the SP values and ethics.

Education / Experience Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Finance/cashier experience, preferably with an NGO in the past.

LANGUAGES

• Vietnamese is preferred
• At least intermediate level of English is required.

To respond to this opportunity, please forward your resume/CV together with a cover letter to [email protected] referencing “CV applied for the Finance Officer Job” in the subject title. Application Deadline: July 6, 2018