Admin Assistant & Bookkeeper at CAFTC
Pactec International

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Description
PACTEC International is an iNGO working in Vientiane at the Wattay Airport with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to develop aviation training in Laos.
We are looking for 1 full-time entry-level Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper (Lao national only) to support the country director, office manager, and instructors.
The position works in a team and reports to the office manager.
This role has two components:
Document running and administrative support – core and ongoing responsibilities
Bookkeeping responsibilities – added after the staff member gains experience and demonstrates capacity to take on additional work
Admin & Document-Running Responsibilities (Ongoing, Core Duties):
These tasks will make up 100% of the workload during the first 4–6 months and will remain required throughout employment.
Data entry; Document monitoring, tracking and follow-up
Visa related paperwork for each expat
Airport passes, licences, car paperwork
Submit letters to various ministries and partners
Answer the phone, copy, scan, file documents
Event logistics (includes bookings, set up and tidy up of events)
Conduct flight following (training on the job), flexible working hours required
Other administrative tasks as needed
These duties are permanent core responsibilities of the position, even after additional duties are added.
Bookkeeping Key Responsibilities (added After 4-6 Months):
These tasks will be introduced once the staff member demonstrates sufficient experience, efficiency, and capacity in the core administrative role.
Daily, monthly and year end entries using NetSuite (training on the job)
Weekly cash counts
Pay bills (electricity, water, phone etc.)
Create Invoices
Bookkeeping work is in addition to, not instead of, the administrative and document-running duties.
Suitable candidates will have:
Good communication (Lao and English) and interpersonal (working in a team) skills
Diploma or degree in business administration, finance, accounting or equivalent
Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, typing and email
Willingness to learn new skills and take on increasing responsibility over time
Contract Duration:
1 year (with 2-month probation); contract to be extended subject to satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Send the following documents in English to atubbesing@pactec.net:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae/Resume
English proficiency certificate, educational and working certificates
References from 2 former employers/teachers
Closing Date of submission (extended): 26th December 2025
- For a detailed job description go to: Job Announcement: Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper with PACTEC at the Civil Aviation Flight Training Center
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Detailed Job Description: Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper with PACTEC at the Civil Aviation Flight Training Center at Wattay International Airport
Admin Responsibilities:
Visa related paperwork for each expat: work permits (yearly), stay permits (Yearly), Multi-entry visa (yearly), E-B2 visa
Airport passes (yearly in December): criminal records for Lao staff
Licenses (pilots, mechanics): for staff and students, renewals, applications
Car paperwork: Lao driver’s license (yearly), registration of vehicles, border crossing
Submit letters to: DCA, CATC, Lao Skyway, AOL, Wattay Inter Airport, ATC, Lao Airlines, MPWT, PTI, MoFA, Tax department, NGO department, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Ministry of Finance, Immigration department, Ministry of Public Security
Document Monitoring, Tracking, and Follow-up
Daily DFL (Daily Flight Log) entries into excel
Event logistics (assist with meeting/event coordination; bookings for hotel, transportation, restaurants; room set ups and tidy ups)
Purchase: office supplies, cleaning supplies, food for events
Creation of various monthly reports (FOR)
Answer the phone
Flight Following: radio, V2 track, record data (training on the job)
Help foreign staff understand and navigate Lao culture
In pursuit of teamwork and solidarity within the small project teams, other tasks may be required as needs dictate and time allows
Bookkeeping Responsibilities:
Records all transaction vouchers (TV’s) daily correctly and timely
Weekly cash box count
Monthly: student spending, month end closing, inventory entries (aircraft fuel and parts)
Assures all general accounting procedures are followed and reports submitted in timely manner
Assures all banking activity and authorizations are made correctly
Accountable for and oversees bill payment for office, hangar and Pactec house (electricity, water, garbage, internet)
Maintains document archives
Creates invoices for students, flights, Pactec truck personal usage
Assists payroll administration (provide exchange rate)
