Finance Officer – Partners: Moldova

JOB OPPORTUNITY

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision - Moldova Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Finance Officer – Partners: Moldova.

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of the function is to ensure proper financial management of partners’ funds which includes but not limited to performing Partners assessment, processing and review of budget, funding, Reporting and capacity building while ensuring compliance of World Vision International policies and donors’ regulations/requirements.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partners Assessment/Due diligence

• Conduct Partners assessments in collaboration with Partnership department using approved assessment tools
• Follow-up on assessment reports to ensure compliance with WVI policies and donor’s regulations.
• Ensure Proper screening/due diligence before in boarding of partners in WVI systems

Partners Funding, Review and Reporting

• Ensure Partners are funded timely as per the agreement and properly recorded in the accounting system
• Review/ verify partner expenditure reports, remotely (desk review) and/ direct visits, and provide review report with recommendations to project manager and supervisor.
• Ensure that all partnership expenditure spend is compliant with WVI and donor policies.
• Review the partner’s expenditures, ensure proper coding and prepare data entry vouchers for upload in the accounting system.
• Ensure account clearance and reconciliation for partner’s advances is done in the system on monthly basis.
• Maintain partnership tracker and update it regularly.
• Review partner’s proposal budget to ensure costing is appropriately allocated to activities.
• Ensure that all partnership financial information is stored in a proper filing system.
• Prepare Partners’ entries adjustments and re-allocation as requested by Supervisor and Project Managers
• Ensure accurate and timely review of financial data for completeness and correctness.

Capacity building, Audit and Monitoring

• Conduct and coordinate training and capacity building to partner finance and non-finance staff through face to face training and remote support.
• Conduct regular visit to Partners offices to review documentation and financial monitoring
• Perform desk reviews and spot check of Partners documentations
• Prepare and coordinate external and Internal Audits for Partners
• Respond to audit queries and requirements in adequate manner

Perform other duties as required

• Attend and participate in WVI spiritual nurture and other organizational events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting position with medium business/medium NGO/government agency
• Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus.
• Degree or equivalent in accounting and finance or any relevant field
• Practical knowledge of financial basics.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles is required.
• Effective in written and oral communication in Romanian, working knowledge of English.
• Requires good computer skills (Excel, World, Spreadsheets).
• Must be self-motivated, innovation, able to work under pressure
• Basic understanding of business principles.
• Be organized, accurate and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Requires good computer skills (Excel, World, Spreadsheets).
• Must be self-motivated, innovation, able to work under pressure
• Basic understanding of business principles.

Language Requirements:

• English & Romanian

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Mode of Application:

If you are interested in this position, to apply, please register at:  https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Finance-officer---Partners_R13520

No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for application is 28 January 2023.

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks