Field Accountant

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 33,000+ 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:

All cash/bank transactions are in smooth and accurate flow at AP/Project offices.

• Cash is appropriately controlled and kept securely.
• Disburse or collect cash accurately
• Working closely with PFC/Finance Analyst in bank withdrawal and record cash deposit in cash book in timely manner.
• Make bank transfer to supplier/beneficiary if necessary
• All project staff get their needed fund in time without delay
• Necessary documents are prepared and approved in accordance to field finance manual and specific Grant Guidelines
• Transactions for Project cash needs are duly administered
• Maintain and update cash book on daily basis
• Perform daily physical cash count.

All financial documents (CDVs/DVs/JVs) are documented, filed, numbered and safely kept.

• Documentation of day to day financial transactions
• All financial documents are safely kept All journal entries (multiple currencies) are recorded in timely.

Establish internal control system and maintain standard of financial accounting and management

• Assist PFC/Finance Analyst for checking and validate EERs and Vouchers
• All financial documents are in line with stipulated field financial manual/ level of authorities and purchasing policies
• Prepare vouchers (CDVs/DVs/JVs) in time in order to get smooth cash disbursement for project implementation
• Ensure all program activities are in line with specific donor or grant guidelines.
• Conduct a regular visit to the project sites to verify the quality of the goods and services delivered to the beneficiaries.
• Grant project related documents are reviewed and checked before sending back to Finance Analyst.
• Involve in the Sub-procurement committee in AP/Field Office level
• Review monthly financial report & financial documents and give necessary

Oversee fund request process between Finance Department and various NO, APs & Field Offices

• Collect & prepare quarterly fund forecast statement in timely manner.
• Prepare daily cash-flow for AP/Projects to minimize risks at AP/Project.
• Prepare monthly cash flow in accordance to the fund requests to NO for AP/Field Office.
• Submit summary fund flow statement report to PFC/Project Manager.
• In time collection/ preparation of documents as necessary

Follow up audit recommendations and action plan on regular basis.

• Assist Finance Analyst/ Program Finance Coordinator on audit follow up action plan
• Shared audit recommendations to AP/Project team.

Up to date project assets are properly recorded and maintained

• Fixed and non-fixed assets of projects are properly listed and maintained
• Conduct actual physical verification assets towards the end of each fiscal year

To assume personal responsibility for career development

• By actively participating with manager in producing a relevant and jointly agreed development plan
• The plan will identify key areas which will assist in personal and professional development consistent with World Vision’s strategic goals

To adhere to World Vision Core Values

• By demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to World Vision’s Core Values in the approach to work and relationships

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum three years of experience in banking and accounts field

Required Education, training, license, registration and certification

• Bachelor university degree in accounting/ finance or related subject

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MS Excel
• Proven experience as a team player
• Possess good interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to efficiently handle large sum of cash

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only