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.

Project

Dam Safety Technical and Institutional Assistance (DSTIA)

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.

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

How to Apply

Please fill in your information here: https://forms.gle/RMM6ggbQ189ViHzy5

Deadline for application: Thursday, 3rd September 2026, at 17:00 (Laos local time)

Detailed job description can be made available on request to email address: laos.recruitment@helvetas.org

Women and ethnic minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.