Project Accountant (QBEP4C)

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES All cash /bank transactions are in smooth and accurate flow at AP/Project offices

About Worldvision

• 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!

Responsibilities

• Necessary documents are prepared and approved in accordance with to field finance manual and specific Grant Guidelines Transactions for AP/Project cash needs are duly administered
• Maintain and update cash book on a daily basis
• Perform daily physical cash count.
• Work closely with Grant Finance Analyst, PFC, Grant project staffs, and Procurement team on donor's compliances.
• Regular monitoring visits to Field Area or Partner office for monitoring and technical support
• Prepare monitoring visit reports and make necessary feedback on the observation and recommend internal control improvements
• Closely work with partners on capacity building, financial reporting, and donor compliance matter
• 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 a timely.
• Establish internal control system and maintain a standard of financial accounting and management
• All financial documents are in line with stipulated field financial manual/ level of authorities and purchasing policies
• Efficient utilization of the WV’s Systems (e.g. ProVision, Concur, etc) to support project activities and compliance with Donor regulation
• Prepare vouchers (CDVs/DVs/JVs) in time to get smooth cash disbursement for project implementation
• Conduct a regular visit to the project sites to verify the quality of the goods and services delivered to the beneficiaries.
• Review the Partners’ monthly financial report & financial documents and give necessary
• Oversee fund request process between the Finance Department and various NO, APs & Field Offices Collect & prepare quarterly fund forecast statements in a timely manner.
• Prepare daily cashflow for AP/Projects to minimize risks at AP/Project.
• 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 an action plan Shared audit recommendations to AP/Project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor university degree in accounting/ finance or related subject Minimum two years of experience in the banking and accounts field Experience in processing financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, and preparing financial reports.
• Experience in budget monitoring, cash management, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Myanmar and English.
• Ability to prepare financial reports, correspondence, and supporting documentation in English.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically to support financial monitoring, capacity building, and project implementation activities.
• Physical fitness to carry out financial monitoring visits and participate in project activities and workshops.
• 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

Preferred

• Experience working with donor-funded projects, NGOs, INGOs, or development organizations is preferred.
• Knowledge of donor regulations and financial compliance requirements is an advantage.

• Ensure all program activities are in line with specific donor or grant guidelines.
• 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
• Prepare monthly cash flow in accordance with the fund requests to NO for AP/Field Office. Submit summary fund flow statement report to PFC/Project Manager.