Finance Officer

Background ICEM – International Centre for Environmental Management is an award-winning independent technical service centre that assists government, private sector and communities to define and implement policies for ecologically sustainable development. Established in Australia 1999, ICEM has its regional headquarters in Hanoi. ICEM works in Asia and the Pacific - especially in the Mekong countries and focuses on climate change, water resources management, disaster risk management, energy efficiency and renewables, environmental assessment, environmental economics, and biodiversity conservation. ICEM seeks to integrate environmental concerns with development through spatial planning, modelling, socio-economic analysis and environmental assessment tools. ICEM is now seeking a qualified candidate to fill in the below position: Job Title: Finance Officer Report to: Finance Manager Duration: 2 years renewable Deadline for application: 30^th September 2020 Expected starting date: 16^th October 2020 Salary and other benefits: Competitive package Key responsibilities: The ICEM Finance Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Accounting:

Process payments for ICEM staff, consultants and other concerned parties in compliance with ICEM policy and procedures
Prepare journal entries, make accurate and appropriate recording of income and expenses
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and other accounting report.
Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
Support in preparing ICEM’s annual balance/profit and loss sheet
Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

Project financial management:

Involve in project financial management including keeping track of and reporting on the financial income and expenditure of ICEM projects.
Maintain financial records in compliance with accepted policies and procedures as well as donor rules and regulations
Prepare periodically financial reports and invoices to donors
Closely working with Project Coordinator to prepare Costs Estimate for Workshop to submit to Clients for prior approval.
Support to prepare budget for proposal development
Support in project procurement process
Support to checking various contracts (consultant contract, services, workshop, printing contracts, etc) in regard to the accuracy of figures, dates, delivery terms, payment terms and other information of the contracts)
Other duties as defined by ICEM Finance Manager.

Qualifications:

University degree in accounting & finance
At least 6 to 10 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.

To apply, send a cover memo, updated CV with contact details of two references to Ms Luong Quynh Mai (mai.luongquynh@icem.com.au and admin@icem.com.au). For more information about ICEM, visit www.icem.com.au. Applications close on 30 September 2020. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.