Project Accountant - DHR Rise Up Project

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 Project Accountant  is responsible for   providing high quality, accurate and consistent Financial support for the project. He/she will also support the financial procurement to achieve its optimal usage and eventual reporting to WVL management and stakeholders. Moreover, the accountant will ensure a smooth payment process and timely coordination of financial operational procedures such as planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluation, Project closure and audit, etc. in line with WVL Policies and Procedure as well as Financial Manual (FM).

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure project teams have a clear understanding of grant financial requirements and promote compliance throughout project implementation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor regulations, and financial procedures.
• Lead the project team on accurate budget utilization as per the plan on a monthly basis.
• Ensure financial reports are prepared with professional competence and provide information to the project team /WVL management on a regular basis.
• Supervise finances at project/ village level, including training of project partners/ mobilizers/Community leaders
• Support project teams in the effective utilization of grant funds in compliance with donor financial guidelines and requirements.
• Prepare and monitor project cash flow forecasts in close coordination with project teams to ensure efficient financial planning and fund management.
• Assist in managing procurement processes to ensure compliance with the Participatory Strategic Sourcing (PSS) framework and donor financial guidelines

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or part qualification from recognized accounting body (CA Sri Lanka, CIMA)
• Minimum of 05 years of experience in accounting, finance, or grant financial management in a similar capacity.
• Knowledge and experience in managing grant and donor-funded projects, including compliance with donor financial requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Sinhala/Tamil.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant financial management systems.

“WV has a 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.”

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Similar Jobs (1)

• Project Coordinator - DHR Rise Up Project

  locations

  Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka

  time type

  Full time

  posted on

  Posted 10 Days Ago

  end date and time left to apply

  End Date: October 1, 2026 (2 days left to apply)

About Us

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, 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.

Learn more about our work at wvi.org.

Read More

Our Culture

Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.

A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision.

Learn more about our culture.

Read More

Your Rewards

Our people are our greatest asset.

Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work.

Learn more about benefits.

Read More

FAQ

Have questions about applying to a job with World Vision?

See our Frequently Asked Questions.