Finance Assistant Reliever

World Vision; Tacloban; On-site; PHP 257,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision is seeking a Finance Assistant Reliever for the KOICA MNCH Project in Tacloban City. The role supports day‑to‑day financial activities, ensuring grant compliance and accurate reporting under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer.

The position is a fixed-term contract for five months, based in Tacloban City, with duties across finance service, filing, grant operations, and asset/audit support. A BA in accounting/finance and 1+ year experience are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely payments and recording in the Finance system.
• Ensure project expenses, including partner costs, comply with policies.
• Organize and file transaction documents and financial records for audits.
• Prepare cash requests and ensure funds are available monthly.
• Maintain asset listings and support audit readiness.
• Assist Senior Grant Finance Officer and respond to auditors’ queries.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Lotus Notes

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.

Filling

• 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.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only