Finance Officer

Finance Officer

1 position, based in Vientiane

Job Description

• This position will support the Finance department’s management of accounting systems, policies, and procedures in compliance with accounting standards, donor’s rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs implementation.
• As part of an experienced finance team, you will help coordinate daily financial activities through the duties outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities
The finance officer, under the supervision of the Administrative and Finance, will carry out the following:

• Ensure accuracy of all data required for processing financial transactions to assigned accounts into the financial accounting package.
• Follow up and review all project-related travel requests and liquidations in line with travel policy.
• Assist in conducting training on financial matters for the project team when necessary.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Prepares reports and documents covering accounting transactions for program review and submit to donor
• Assist with budget preparation
• Collaborate with other departments to prepare financial reports and presentations for leadership and programs.
• Participate and coordinate with external auditors to carry out financial audits and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Work to deadlines when required

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role at least 3 years
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
• Experience using financial software
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of financial regulations
• Sharp time management skills
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data

Interested candidates must submit their CVs, along with all other supporting documents to: Village Focus International (for Finance Officer), Ban Phonsavan Tai, Unit 14, House #207, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR / Tel: +856 (0) 21 312519.

Email: athithane@villagefocus.org, not later than 30 June 2024.