Hiệp hội bảo tồn động vật hoang dã (gọi tắt là WCS) là một tổ chức phi chính phủ quốc tế hoạt động trong lĩnh vực bảo tồn động vật hoang dã. WCS Việt Nam đang có nhu cầu tuyển dụng một giám đốc tài chính để đáp ứng nhu cầu mở rộng hoạt động và thực hiện các dự án lớn.
Position: Country Finance Manager – Vietnam
Affiliation: Wildlife Conservation Society
Duty station: Hanoi
Application deadline: 23rd January
Start date: Mid-February 2009
Scope of work:
The Country Finance manager will establish and oversee efficient systems for financial and personnel management for the WCS Country Program Office and Field Projects in Vietnam. S/he will coordinate and consult regularly with the WCS-NY Program Manager and the International Service Center (WCS-New York) to manage timely and accurate submission to WCS of reports. S/he will maintain appropriate communication with WCS Project leaders (Directors, Managers, and Administrators), key donors and funding agencies and local governmental institutions (e.g. Ministries of Finance, Labor etc.).
Main activities
• Financial management and accounting for the WCS Country Program (tracking and projecting spending by projects and funding agencies, accounting, internal project audits).
• Staff administration- establishing staff contracts, workers compensation and medical benefits, tax, vacation and work schedules in adherence with country program guidelines and following the national labor laws.
• Ensure that all projects/activities in the country program are respecting national legislation regarding customs regulations, labor rights, taxes, benefits, etc.
• Work with project managers/directors to generate financial reports and donor reports.
• Assure timely accounting and reporting on all country project expenditures
• Monitor overall budget management with regular updates on expenditures and availability of funds to NY and the project managers/directors and administrators.
• Monitor bank transfers, banking activities, and expenditures in coordination with WCS-NY.
Desired qualifications:
This position is for a Vietnamese national with a University degree (Postgraduate degree preferred) in a related field with very good English language skills and at least 3 years of work experience in a similar position with an international organization, or INGO. In addition, candidates with the following competencies are preferred:
• Previous work experience in the environment/development sector
• Proven track record at managing finances for World Bank GEF grants
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision within a team
• Shows a high degree of initiative, responsibility, flexibility, personal/professional ethics
• Excellent time management, and problem-solving ability
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, contact details for references to:
Miss Nguyen Thi Nhung – Program Support Officer.
Wildlife Conservation Society, 1101, Hacisco tower, Ngõ 107, Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Hà Nội.
Email: ntnhung@wcs.org or wcsvietnam@gmail.com
Deadline for Applications: January 23rd 2009
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
