Chartered Accountant

Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Southeast Asia – Regional Representative Office in Vietnam (RLS SEA) - one of six political foundations of Germany who supports partners in developing countries working for the achievement of social justice, socio-ecological transformation and participatory politics in their respective countries – is now seeking for: 1 Chartered Accountant

Terms of Reference: CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Position Concept:

The Chartered Accountant is responsible for assisting the RLS Representative Office in Vietnam and its cooperation partners in controlling budgets and financial reports. S/he is in charge of managing and monitoring financially related activities as well as the reporting of RLS funds in an effective and efficient way. S/he works under the direct super vision of the Chief Finance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Control RLS’s cooperation partners in financial management of their projects and in reporting , including:
  
  • Control all processes in payables , receivables, finance- and project booking for RLS SEA’s cooperation partners,
  • Manage operational aspects of financial management with RLS’s cooperation partners,
  • Together with the finance team, maintain and qualify forms, data sheets, financial guidelines of RLS and the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ),
  • Together with the finance team, ensure funds for projects are spent according to the financial guidelines of RLS and BMZ,
  • Effectively communicate with the cooperation partners for further discussion and requirements on their financial reports,
  • Monitor and send requests to the Chief Finance Manager for money transfer to RLS’s cooperation partners’ accounts based on long-term and regularly updated financial planning in accordance with Project Agreements & Amendments,
  • Ensure financial project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

• Effectively apply financial management systems and reporting methods.

• Support the Project Managers in monitoring and evaluation procedures.

• Effectively communicate relevant information to the Director and the team of RLS.

• Assist in translation of Vietnamese into English and vice versa of project-related information & documents.

• Assist the Chief Finance Manager in project annual financial reporting and other assigned financially related work.

Professional and personal qualifications:

• Diploma in Finance or Economics;
• At least 5 years professional experience in financial management, book keeping and accounting – international accounting certification is an asset;
• Fluent in English – German is an asset;
• Familiar with general IT matters and software assisting finance management and project accounting;
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully;
• Team-oriented and highly communicative;
• Well-developed presentation skills;
• Convenient to work in an international and diverse environment.

Type of Contract: Short Term Service Contract (4 months to 6 months)

Service fee: pls. offer your service fee together with your application

Candidates send the C.Vs & scanned qualifications to Mrs. Dao Huong (Senior Accountant) at [email protected]. Deadline: end of October 12, 2016