Project Accountant (QBEP4C)

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!

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• 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
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 working with donor-funded projects, NGOs, INGOs, or development organizations is preferred.
• Experience in budget monitoring, cash management, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Knowledge of donor regulations and financial compliance requirements is an advantage.
• 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

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