| Position | Senior Accountant (JDHAN-0225-003) |
| Group | Finance |
| Location | This post is based in Dong Anh, Hanoi. There will be a requirement to travel within Viet Nam to support projects, and internationally to attend conferences |
| Hours of work | Full time Monday — Friday, 37.5 hours per week, extra hours may be required |
| Tenure | Initially for 01 years, including a 02 month probation period, with possibility of extension based on annual performance appraisal |
| Reporting to | Director OUCRU – HN and HN Head of Finance |
| Vacancy reference | JDHAN-0225-003 |
| Background | The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) is a large-scale clinical and public health research unit, with sites offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam, Jakarta in Indonesia and Kathmandu in Nepal. In Vietnam, we are hosted by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases (HTD) in Ho Chi Minh City, and the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases (NHTD) in Hanoi. OUCRU Nepal has partnerships with the Patan Academy of Health Sciences and Patan Hospital, and OUCRU Indonesia exists in partnership with the University of Indonesia. As a Wellcome Trust Africa Asia Programme, we have received considerable support from the Wellcome Trust since our establishment in 1991. OUCRU’s vision is to have local, regional and global impact on health by leading a locally driven research programme on infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. Priority is given to health issues important to the hospitals where we work, and to the countries as a whole where we operate: Vietnam, Indonesia and Nepal. All work is intended not only to benefit the patients seen daily at our host hospitals, but also to help improve patient care. Please see more information on OUCRU website: www.oucru.org |
| Job summary | A highly motivated Accountant is required to manage the implementation of finance; to support and develop the current activities of the Researches; ensure efficient and high quality research operations in line with international standards; to contribute to the continued growth and development of the organization. |
| Key responsibilities and tasks | Petty cash: Manage and disbursements; Withdrawing cash; Month-end report and Cash count minute Payment: Collect documents, check and ensure documents are sufficient and legal in accordance with accounting laws as well as OUCRU policies before handling them to HoF for payment approval. Data entry: Entry all transactions into the system D365 Scan: All kinds of supporting documents must be numbered, scanned and saved on the unit’s server. Filling: The hard copy of supporting document will be filed in folder and labelled accordingly Personal Income Tax: Handling all personal income tax issues for staff and collaborators, reports and payment to Tax Department Compulsory insurances: Collect information on personnel changes to declare increases and decreases on the EFY system Reports: Assist HoF with all kinds of report requested by funders, head quarter, partners, authorities … Other tasks: as required by HN Director and HoF |
| Selection criteria | Essential – Proven work experience as an senior accountant – Strong accounting, organizational and interpersonal skills – PC literacy and experience with MS Office applications – Strong data management with excellent accuracy – Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels confidentiality – Ability to manage workloads and priorities within tight deadlines and meet operational targets – Proven ability to work independently and also as part of a team – Fluency in both English and Vietnamese – BA degree in accounting or relevant field Desired Working experience with NGO or international organizations is an advantage |
| Benefits | – Contracted salary: * Grade: RS4/IC4 * Salary ranges: 1,550 USD – 1,801 USD gross per month – Optional insurance : In-patient and out-patient medical coverage; Personal accident insurance coverage – Two months salary for annual bonus and clothes – Annual leave 18 days/year for the first year, a maximum of 30 days – Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Viet Nam Labor Law. |
| How to apply | Interested qualified candidates are invited to send their detailed resume and cover letter in English, including copies of relevant degrees, certificates by email to Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Hoa – Operations Manager: hoaptt@oucru.org The cover letter should detail: What part of your education, training or employment history has best equipped you for this position and why you would be a good candidate? Contacts of two referees who are your latest HR/ line manager and can provide details of relevant work experience and attitude We thank all applicants for their interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview. |
| Contact person | Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Hoa |
| Deadline for submission | 28 February 2025 |