Accountant

Accountant records all financial transactions arising in the organization, monitors documents, prepares financial statements and project financial statements to ensure compliance with the national legislation and the organization’s regulations.

Reported to: Chief Accountant
Position: Accountant
Department: Operation
Weekly Hours: 40 hours
Compensation and Benefits: Subject to negotiation
Submissions deadline: 30/11/2021
Location: HCM

Tasks and responsibilities

1. Updating, checking, and recording arising accounting transactions and data on a daily basis

Manage ledgers and other detailed accounting books
Record transactions into the ledger, open sub-books, such as: cash book, receivable and payable book, allocation of prepaid expenses, allocation of salary and administrative expenses of the project grants
Plan the budget with the program department; monitor disbursement progress to report to finance director and the management;
Receive, examine and review the legitimacy and rationality of invoices and documents in accordance with the donor’s regulations and Vietnam’s law;
Print, check and store transaction and accounting vouchers
Reconcile transaction statements and balances from the bank with the data recorded in the accounting books, compare customers’ statements (including receivables and payables) with the data in the accounting books

2. Carrying out collection and payment procedures

Carry out the transferring, depositing and withdrawing cash procedures at the bank as required by the project
Perform reconciliation, payment and collection of expenditure documents within the framework of the project

3. Preparing financial statements: balance sheet, cash flow statement, financial statement and project report for sponsors

From the data recorded on the ledger, prepare financial statements for each month, each quarter, and each year, including balance sheet, cash flow statement
Based on the financial requirements of the sponsors, prepare project’s financial reports, sponsor reports
Carry out the allocation of operating costs, personnel costs for each project, for each sponsor

4. Reporting and Tax Requirements

Periodically calculate, prepare tax reports, and pay taxes and fees on time as prescribed by law.
Work with tax authorities when required

5. Support the independent audit unit during the audit

Prepare relevant documents and records at the request of the audit unit
Complete forms and confirmation note related to other parties such as banks, suppliers

6. Perform other tasks

Encourage and guide employees and departments in the organization to participate in the implementation of project activities in accordance with procedures for payment, advance, etc.
Explain data at the request of Finance Director, the management, audit agency, tax authority, etc.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Work experience

2 years of experience or more, experience in project accounting, accounting for non-profit organizations

Skills

Good in English
Proficient in using office computers, excel, proficient in using accounting software
Analytical, thinking, strategic skills
Communication skills in writing and speaking
Problem-solving skills
Team-work skills
Independence

Attitude & Qualities:

Integrity, honesty, good health, agility and high responsibility in work
Good analytical and synthesis thinking skill
Detail-oriented, quick with numbers
Willing to travel on business trip (when required)

Benefits

All compensations and benefits regulated by Vietnam’s laws;
Frequent opportunities for training, seminars, and workshops to increase your capacity;
Opportunities to expand your social and professional networks and life experiences;
Improve skills and experiences in the non-profit sector
Hands-on and immersive experiences to develop and implement work for good causes;
Good springboard to apply for scholarships to study abroad;
Retreats and fun celebrations with the team.

Interested candidates are invited to send their application (including a Letter of Motivation and a CV with desired salary) to Human Resource Division via the email address hr@changevn.org.

Email subject: [CHANGE] Position_Full name.