Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Duty Station: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Status: Full-time. Permanent

Application due: 15 October 2024

Starting date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all proper accounting records are maintained with accuracy, timelines and completeness.
• Responsible for monitoring and evaluating the financial accounting procedure
• Ensure the financial affairs of the Program comply with regulations
• Overview expenditure against approved budget for each item so that to have monthly report to project managers for advice timely;
• To provide guidance and/ or training on accounting procedures to other staff and partners as necessary.
• Participate in developing and monitoring the annual budget
• Review payment/receipt/journal vouchers
• Prepare monthly & yearly financial reports for Group Finance Manager and CEO
• Develop and update a donor report database; and prepare financial reports to donors
• Ensure all statutory tax and accounting reports and filings are prepared and submitted timely and accurately.
• To keep all accountancy, salary and other sensitive information pertaining to the program confidential.
• Making necessary preparations for audit and working with the audit team when required
• Prepare and provide other accounting information, administrative documents and reports as requested.
• Assist with other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• B.A degree in Accounting or Finance
• Knowledge or experience of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) would be an asset.
• At least 5 years of related experience in finance and accounting management
• Knowledge of economic and auditing practices and principles;
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with partners.
• Experience in day-to-day office financial management.
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with Children in Vietnam
• Commitment to CNCF’s mission, vision and core values
• Ability to take initiative and find creative solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience using Xero accounting software
• Good interpersonal communication skills;
• Talent in negotiating and dealing with practical issues;
• Good quality written and oral English is an asset
• Computing proficiency in Word and Excel.

Contact and Deadline:

• The position will be hired locally. Applications are due October 15, 2024. However, please note that due to the urgency to fill the position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted before the closing date.
• Please submit a one-page cover letter, maximum two-page CV/resume, and three references with current email addresses and telephone numbers in one PDF or Word file to Ms Lan Nguyen; email: [email protected]
• We will inform you before contacting your references.
• All applications will be carefully vetted, including working history and background checks.
• Please do not contact by phone.

About Christina Noble Children’s Foundation:

The Christina Noble Children’s Foundation (CNCF) is a British Registered International non-governmental organisation (NGO), with an established commitment to addressing the pressing needs of vulnerable communities in Asia grappling with poverty, heightened risks of exploitation, violence, and human trafficking.

CNCF actively engages in the development of communities where poor rural populations benefit from improved access to infrastructure and services to ensure impactful social, humanitarian and environmental sustainable change.

Through the creation of life-changing sustainable Education, Healthcare, Community Development and Capital Assistance Programmes, CNCF empowers the communities it works with to break generational poverty cycles, transform, thrive, and shape their own futures.

CNCF works with children, families, local communities, and collaborates with other organisations and governments at central and local level.

As one of the longest-serving British NGOs in Asia, CNCF boasts a rich legacy spanning 35 years. CNCF has earned acclaim as one of the premier NGOs making a significant contribution to the sustainable development of the countries in which it operates.

CNCF operates independently of all religious affiliations and political agendas.

For additional information, please visit https://www.cncf.org/