Finance Officer: USDA/Philippines B-SAFE Project

Finance Officer Quezon City, Philippines Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. INTRODUCTION: Winrock International is currently implementing the USDA-funded Food for Progress-Building Safe Agricultural Food Enterprises (B-SAFE) activity that aims to capacitate the Government of the Philippines (GOP) Food Safety and Regulatory Agencies and partner with the private sector for the value chain development and providing sustainable solutions to commodity supply chains on hogs, milkfish, corn, and coco sugar. B-SAFE is working with private enterprises, cooperatives, trade associations and firms that are directly involved in food production, processing, and trade of four commodities aforementioned. POSITION SUMMARY: The Finance Officer will: Provide financial and support to the Senior Finance Officer/Accountant to ensure proper processing and documentation of all financial transactions Be responsible for preparing vouchers and related statements to ensure accuracy in accounting records to support all project activities and operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Day-to-day financial transactions Reviews and processes payment requests, ensuring completeness of documentary requirements based on the invoices, contracts and in accordance with tax requirements Manage data entry in the Quickbooks and generates receipts, disbursements and journal vouchers, accumulates documents, organize voucher package and seeks proper review and approvals. Scans and uploads all voucher packages to OPF Sharepoint for review of the Manila Regional Office following the weekly deadline Encodes bank payment through Bizlink and keeps records of paid transactions Review of staff liquidation and reimbursements Reviews staff liquidation and reimbursement Processes and tracks travel advance and advance settlement in compliance with travel policy Monitors and reports on long-outstanding cash advances and liabilities. Review of grantee reports and other operations support Reviews monthly financial reports, cash advances and liquidations Consolidates and prepares reports on cost share Supports preparation of procurement documents, whenever necessary Record keeping Responsible for filing finance records and ensure compliance with Winrock documentary and file retention policy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or closely related field with at least 2 years of experience in accounting and financial processes Clear and concise understanding of bookkeeping and accounts, and must have knowledge of the tax and regulations system in Philippines Experience managing accounts for US Government funded projects preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Proficient user of Quick Books. Accounting and bookkeeping skills Ability to work unsupervised Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization