CCF Finance Assistant Deadline 2 October 2008

The Christian Children’s Fund, non-governmental organization, is seeking for a dynamic, self motivated and resourceful person to fill a Finance Assistant position based in Dili Office. The Finance Assistant (for Country Office) assists the Finance Manager in the day to day financial management of the Timor Leste Country office. The main responsibilities include budget management, working fund accounts management, donor reporting, fund disbursements, CCF adherence to statutory requirements, and payroll preparation.

Skills and Experience: The successful candidate must possess a University degree or other Tertiary Education in Accounting/Finance and with at least two year accounting experience, preferably with NGO background. Ability to work independently and in a team. High level communication skills, both oral and written in English and Tetum (fluency in other languages used in Timor Leste such as Portuguese or Bahasa Indonesian, would be desirable). Highly motivated, with excellent organizational, planning and prioritizing skills. High degree of computer literacy including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and knowledge of accounting software. Ability/willingness to be flexible, forward looking and supportive in a challenging work environment.

All interested candidates should send an application letter and detail CV with names and addresses of three traceable referees to reach the office on or before Thursday October 2, 2008. The application should be addressed to the Finance and Administration Manager, Christian Children’s Fund, Avenida Nicolau Lobato, Bidau Lecidere, Dili or by email to lugiartodiana78@gmail.com Only short listed candidates will be contacted for written test and oral interview.