Finance and Administration Officer

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                                      VA no.2025-37

HELVETAS Laos is a development organization operating in Laos since 2001. Our vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner.

Job title
Finance and Administration Officer

Project
Phongsaly Livelihoods and Non-Timber Forest Products (PHOLIN) Project.

Location
Phongsaly Province

Duration of contract 
1 year with possibility of extension

Date of entry
October 2025

Key Tasks 
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective and efficient financial management of the project. This includes preparing financial reports, managing cash flow, processing payroll, handling personnel administration, maintaining accounts payable, and overseeing general office operations.
• Manage procurement processes by ensuring timely and transparent purchasing of goods and services, keeping records of all procurement activities, and following relevant policies and procedures.
• Organize and coordinate office operations and procedures to ensure smooth administration, effective management, and good public relations.
• Support the Project Manager (PM) in managing the PHOLIN project office, maintaining a positive and productive working environment, and organizing monthly payments for office expenses.
• Maintain and properly file all administrative documents related to the project, including inventory records and other key documents for easy reference and accountability.

Profile/
Qualification
Mandatory

• A diploma or degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of experience working in finance and/or administration, especially with INGOs or CSOs.
• Good knowledge of modern accounting methods, including using computers for bookkeeping.
• Familiar with Banana Accounting software, auditing, spreadsheets (like Excel), and data handling.
• Experience with general office work, especially organizing and filing documents.
• Honest, friendly, flexible, and hardworking, with a strong team spirit.
• Able to use Microsoft Office programs and email confidently.
• Good understanding of the English language.

Application address
To apply, please fill in your information here https://forms.gle/BSgWGUWTkWXVCLHt8

Deadline for application 
24 Sept 2025

Indication/
Remarks

• A full job description is available upon request.
• Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
• A competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the right candidate, according to HELVETAS Laos’ policies and procedures

HELVETAS is a gender, culture, race, creed, political, and religion-neutral organization, promoting inclusion and tolerance, respect, and fair treatment for and between all employees, partners, contributors, participants, and beneficiaries.

Women and ethnic minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.