Finance Officer (Lam Dong & Cat Tien), USAID Biodiversity Conservation (WWF)

Job Details

Organisation Name: WWF
Location: Lam Dong
Application Deadline: Thu, 2024-02-29

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home - the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainably.

About WWF-Viet Nam

WWF-Viet Nam was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam. In 1985, WWF-Viet Nam began working on a national conservation strategy and since then has worked closely with the Vietnamese Government on a diverse range of environmental issues and implemented field activities across the country. Find out more at http://vietnam.panda.org/. WWF-Viet Nam recognizes that its employees are its most important asset. A competent workforce, thoroughly trained, properly motivated and bound together by mutual trust and common objectives is crucial to the success of WWF-Viet Nam.

We are looking for committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Finance Officer (Lam Dong & Cat Tien), USAID Biodiversity Conservation, based in Lam Dong, Viet Nam.

Major Function:

Under the supervision of the Field Finance Manager,the Finance Officer provides finance management for the USAID Biodiversity Conservation activities in Lam Dong & Cat Tien for monitoring and maintaining project-related records, including project contracts/consultant/grants/service contract, activity plan and ensuring that all related supporting document are collected and paid accordingly.

Requirement:

Bachelor degree in one of the following fields: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance
At least three year of relevant work experience in finance and accounting;
Experience on other international development projects. Experience withUSAID-funded projects is highly desirable;
Familiarity with USAID Rules & Regulations on Contract Management andGrants Management would be an asset;
Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financialreporting standards, financial management processes and procedures;
A good command of basic applications such as MS Word, Excel as well asaccounting software, Experience with Oracle accounting system would be an advantage
Basic knowledge of environmental and conservation issues in Viet Nam is an advantage.
Organizing/ planning, time management, negotiation and problem-solving skills;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain clear lines of communication within a wide network of contacts is necessary;
Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity;
Adheres to WWF’s brand values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.