Finance Officer (WWF)

Job Description

Position title: Finance Officer (Lam Dong & Cat Tien), USAID Biodiversity Conservation
Location: Lam Dong
Reports to: Field Finance Manager, USAID Biodiversity Conservation
Technically report to: N/A
Duration: 01 January 2024 – June 2025 or up on the need of the project
Deadline: 26/01/2024

Background

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 and Grants Management would be an asset;
Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes and procedures;
A good command of basic applications such as MS Word, Excel as well as accounting 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.