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Description
National Staff (Full-Time)
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
Accounting Assistant
Assignment
· Assist accounting operations of the DSTIA project’s implementing partners
· Compliance with Helvetas’ financial policies and regulations is verified and confirmed.
· Project petty cash is well managed and compliance with Helvetas’ financial policies and regulations.
· Contribute to efficient and effective filing and recording system of the project documentation.
Project
Dam Safety Technical and Institutional Assistance (DSTIA)
Location
Based in the VTE office
Duration of contract
1 September 2026 – March 2027
Date of commencement
September 2026
Main tasks
· Assist the project implementing partners name Department of Energy (DoE), Faculty of Engineering, National University of Lao, Electricity Due Lao Generation Public Company Generation (EDL-GEN) and Lao Association on Dams (LAD) in activities budget planning,
· Coordination with the Implementing Partner’s Coordinator and finance team for activities budget planning and reporting.
· Assist the Helvetas with verification of activities cash advances budget/disbursement requests.
· Support Finance Manager (when needed) to record expenditures in HELVETAS accounting software “BANANA” Project Communication
· Reviews of partner’s cash advance reports and reconciliations in accordance with budgets.
· Cross check cash advance requests and report on supporting documents of implementing partners reports to ensure that it has compliance with Helvetas’ financial policies and regulations
· Liaise with project partners and provide necessary support to ensure completeness, correctness and accuracy of financial reports.
· Support project finance manager to ensure all financial documentation and procedures in the DSTIA project are correct and according to Helvetas and donor’s regulations.
· Create I-Bank for the DSTIA
· Receive and maintain petty cash funds for the project.
· Ensure all payments are supported by valid documentation (receipts, invoices, vouchers).
· Record all transactions accurately and in a timely manner in Banana file.
· Prepare petty cash vouchers for each transaction.
· Perform regular petty cash monthly reconciliations.
Qualifications
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or other relevant fields such as economics or business Administration
Experience
- 1-2 years’ experience in accounting.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial management and internal control
- Experience working with Government, NGO or donor would be an advantage Work in iNGO/local NPA environment
- Well organised and attentive to details
- Strong interpersonal skills and good information-sharing/Communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Outstanding social, team building and communication skills
Languages
· Good in English
IT skills
- Excel, Word
- Accounting system / software is an advantage
- SharePoint
Application address
To apply, please fill in your information here: https://forms.gle/V39oLfxoe2LH6rWZ9
Deadline for application
Thursday, 11 June 2026, at 17:00 (Laos local time)
Indication/
Remarks
· Detailed job description can be made available on request to email address
· 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.