Finance Assistant Reliever

World Vision International (New); Eastern Samar; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision International (New) is seeking a Finance Assistant Reliever to support KOICA MNCH project finance in Tacloban City. You will ensure accurate recording of expenditures and compliance with donor requirements under the Senior Finance Officer.

This fixed-term role lasts five months, covering payments, filing, grant cash requests, asset listings, and audits. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with at least one year of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• At least one year of relevant work experience.
• Experience on grant-funded projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely payments and proper recording in the Finance system.
• Ensure project expenses comply with donor guidelines and policies.
• Maintain and file vouchers and supporting documents for audits.
• Support grant operations, cash requests, and reporting.
• Prepare asset listings and assist with audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Multicultural work environment

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Email & Internet apps

Job description

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!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

The Finance Assistant Reliever will support the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the KOICA MNCH Project, ensuring compliance with World Vision International Partnership standards, donor requirements, and government regulations. The role is responsible for ensuring the accurate recording and reporting of project expenditures in accordance with grant requirements and financial standards. The position will work under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer.

This is a fixed-term post for five months based in Tacloban City.

Major Responsibilities

Finance Service

• Ensure good financial services for KOICA project include all payments are made on time as per grant requirement and recorded in Finance system.

• Ensure all project’s expenses, including expenses of partners, are in compliance with World Vision’s policies and KOICA grant guidelines.

Filing

• Working on the coping all transaction documents and financial documents.
• Making files for the review of KOICA and WV Korea.
• Ensure filing of vouchers and supporting documents of grant expenses in order to make them readily available for reference and audits.

Support Grant Operation

• Support Senior Grant Finance Officer to ensure financial transactions are valid and authentic, and that support documentations are adequate, complete and compliant with donor requirements.
• Prepare cash request for grant projects to ensure that project has sufficient fund to use within the month and meet target low of national finance department. Send the cash request to NO finance on time.

Support to Asset management and Audit

• Prepare asset listing to ensure that all assets purchase are correctly registered with complete required information by KOICA and WV.
• Works with Operation team lead and Finance & Admin Manager in accomplishing all audit requirements.
• Support SGFO to Responds to auditor’s queries & issues during audit field work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least one year of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on grant-funded projects is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and general accounting practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Office applications, Lotus Notes or similar database systems, email, and internet applications.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a multicultural environment.
• Physically and medically fit to undertake work-related travel as required.

World Vision is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adults living where World Vision operates. We have zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. Each potential team member needs to understand the importance of these issues and be open to further training and guidance on our safeguarding policies and responsibilities.

Application Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only