Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE OF WORK

TITLE:Accountant

Chemonics International seeks applications for a long-term, full time Accountant for the USAID-funded Vietnam Action Against Plastic Pollution (VAAPP) activity. This activity aims to reduce ocean plastic pollution at its source in Vietnam through strategic approaches such as promoting the creation and implementation of data-driven policies, enhancing knowledge sharing and learning across stakeholders, promoting appropriately scaled technology and solutions, and providing technical expertise and building capacity of local governments and communities to manage waste at its source and prevent plastic pollution reaching our oceans. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. The position will be based in Hanoi.

The Accountant will assist the Operations and Finance Director to ensure the smooth financial and accounting operations of the activity. He/she will report directly to the Operations and Finance Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in all aspects of field office project accounting and financial management.
• Oversees the processing of all transactions according to standard accounting principles and Chemonics’ field office accounting procedures.
• Prepares procurement transactions and payments, ensuring that all supporting documentation and approvals are accurate and in line with client and Chemonics policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Oversees monthly reconciliation between field office accounting systems and bank statements; reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank accounts, and petty cash.
  
• Ensures the maintenance of proper accounting documentation and facilitate provision of information and documentation during audits.
• Supports payroll processing each month and prepare salary receipt/payroll forms, withholdings, and employer contributions as required.
• Liaises with Vietnamese income tax authority and remit employee withholdings on a monthly basis as required.
• Supports the Operations and Finance Director in managing progress against project financial budgeting and expenditures.
• Review expense reports, processing purchase request/orders and petty cash transactions replenishments.
• Coordinates with a bookkeeper to ensure accurate entries in finance systems
• Any other task assigned by the Operations and Finance Director

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or relevant field required.
• Minimum 4 years of working experience as an accountant on USAID-funded or other international donor experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively within a team;
• Possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment;
• Computer skills including strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Office applications;
• Fluency in Vietnamese and English

Application Instructions

Please send your CV/resume to[email protected] by October 21, 2022. Early applications are encouraged. Please include the title of the job in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries please. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The protection of your personal data is important to Chemonics.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply