Posted 4 days ago
WVV Temporary National Office Finance Officer (7-month contract)
Job description
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description: CONTEXT World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization working to improve the quality of life of people, especially children, who are marginalized and living in poverty. World Vision helps all who are in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity or gender. World Vision International in Viet Nam (WVIV) is supported by multiple countries and funded through a combination of sponsorship programs (majority) and Private Non-Sponsorship (PNS)/grants. WVIV operates across multiple provinces and implements Area Development Programs (ADPs) that focus on communities with high levels of poverty, often including ethnic minority populations. In addition to ADPs, WVIV implements various Special and Grant Projects to address the specific needs of vulnerable children in both ADP and non-ADP areas. WVIV is headquartered in Hanoi, while the majority of staff are based locally in ADPs and project sites across the country, which enables them to work closely with government partners and communities on a daily basis. JOB PURPOSE This position is to ensure accurate financial management, reporting, and compliance across National Office, ADPs, and projects, including grants and treasury operations. The role provides technical accounting support, guidance, and training to project finance staff, while maintaining finance systems, manuals, and departmental objectives. It also safeguards financial integrity, supports decision-making, and enables effective program and grant implementation. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES I - FIELD OFFICE ACCOUNTING FUNCTION (25%) - Prepare and process monthly Foreigner Contractor Tax declarations, VAT refund dossiers, and S&B voucher interface in Sun Systems. - Review and reconcile funding accounts monthly; enter and review Sun Systems data, and prepare accurate, timely supporting schedules and financial reports in coordination with the Finance Department. - Conduct field monitoring of projects not directly supported to ensure compliance and financial accuracy. - Provide inputs to the Finance Department’s annual objectives and ensure Finance Manual and Field Finance Manual are updated timely in line with WVI standards. II - GRANT/ PRIVATE NON-SPONSORSHIP (PNS) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (30%) - Develop and review budgets for Grant/PNS proposals; Grant and PNS with Life of Award >$1M Projects Management: - Monitor burn rates and communicate with stakeholders for timely corrective action. - Review donor-required financial reports before submission; perform quality checks on financial reports. - Conduct site visits and monitoring trips to ensure Grant/PNS compliance, minimize financial risk, and provide technical support. - Provide training, coaching, and guidance to project teams on financial requirements and donor compliance. - Coordinate with functional departments and the Project Finance team to support ADPs/projects during emergency responses, ensuring humanitarian standards and accountability. - Provide Grant/PNS finance data to inform implementation strategy discussions. III - TREASURY MANAGEMENT (20%) - Prepare monthly funding forecasts and manage liquidity, cash, and bank operations at both AP and National Office levels. - Control office cash levels within approved limits and update hedging forecasts as required. - Provide technical accounting support and orientation/training to ADP/Project finance staff, including site visits, especially for projects in transition or without finance staff. IV - PROJECT ACCOUNTING AND SUPPORT (20%) - Provide technical accounting support to ADP or Project Finance Officers. - Provide orientation and training to the ADP/Project Finance Officers when required. V - OTHERS (5%) - Perform other duties as assigned by the manager to contribute to the team performance. JOB REQUIREMENT - Minimum 3 years’ experience in finance position -
Experience
in community development or with similar INGO. -
Experience
in bank reconciliation, journal preparation, general ledger, financial statements, treasury management and government tax requirements. -
Experience
in grant finance - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance - Good command of English (both written and verbal) - Good knowledge of accounting theory, financial statements and government tax requirements - In-depth working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, especially Sun Systems, PMQ&A. - Good interpersonal and communication skills - Good computer skills Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Learn more about our work at wvi.org. Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child. A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision. Learn more about our culture. Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work. Learn more about benefits. Have questions about applying to a job with World Vision? See our Frequently Asked Questions.
Skills and functions
- Customer Support
- Finance