Senior Accounting Officer (WWF)

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.

WWF was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam. In 1985, WWF 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.

WWF 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. WWF was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam.

We are looking for committed, result-driven candidate for the position of 01 Senior Accounting Officer, based in Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Major Functions:

Responsible for the closing of the General Ledger, the month, quarter and year-end close in line with WWF procedures and timeline including reconciliation of control accounts and all other required checks in OL under guidance and supervision of Accounting Coordinator.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Accounting & Oracle Light system

Perform assigned tasks in Oracle (AP Super User, CE super user, GL user Inter-co user)
Responsible for timely closing of the General Ledger of month and quarter-end entries in OL (i.e. revaluation of foreign currency balances, allocation of indirect costs, clear suspense accounts..etc)
Responsible for monthly bank reconciliations for all assigned bank accounts
Responsible for the month, quarter and year-end close in line with WWF procedures and timeline including reconciliation of control accounts and all other required checks in OL
Responsible for processing of Trial balance reconciliation accordance to WWF policies.
Responsible for reconciliation of inter-co accounts and netting with all country offices
Ensure AP and GL vouchers and reconcile hard copies with OL records are filled as appropriate
Responsible to monitor Oracle Light matrix
Prepare the Bank Audit Report on quarterly basis
Review, realease and follow up to ensure all bank payment are timely made

2. Budget management & Reporting

Support Accounting Coordinator to prepare Financial report for Department and Functional Leaders and responding to related inquiries from Viet Nam staff.
Responsible for providing input for Consol-pack: Incoming Grant and quarterly FER adjustment for Incoming contract
Responsible for providing input of Project, Grant, Staff and Office information in Budget/Forecast of Viet Nam.

3. Other tasks

Be prime contact for maintain & Update specimen signatures for both Vietnam and GM Hub
Provide support for internal and external audits when required
Provide back-up for Accounting member which not conflicting with WWF required segregation of duties.
Other duties as requested by Line Managers

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Qualified Accounting Professional (CPA, ACCA) would be an advantage
A minimum of three years’ experience in finance, administration, procurement in a multi-cultural environment.
Adherence to WWF’s values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
Demonstrates WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly, and innovate fearlessly.

How to apply:

The detailed JD is attached. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Full name - CV/CL”.
For external candidates, please send your applications to recruitment.vn@wwf.org.vn stating in the subject line: Senior Accounting Officer - Full name

The deadline is November 14th, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.”