Finance and Support services Officer (M/F)

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Job Location: Vientiane, Laos
Contract Type: 1 year (renewable), full time position
Required experience level: Senior
Start date: 01/10/2026

RECRUITMENT CONTEXT

As part of a replacement, we are seeking for a Finance and Admin Officer for Laos office. You will report to the Regional Director of South East Asia Region and Regional Finance Manager (based in Myanmar) while working closely with all operations in Laos.

THE POSITION

The Finance & Support Services Officer provides comprehensive finance, administrative and legal support to ensure efficient implementation of country operations in Laos. The role focuses on accurate transaction processing, compliance with internal procedures and local regulations, timely documentation and effective coordination of supporting services, while contributing to continuous improvement of finance and support processes in the Southeast Asia region.

With this in mind, you will primarily be entrusted with the following activities and responsibilities:

• Manage financial transactions in our ERP (Business Central), including advances, settlements, account coding, and supporting documentation, while ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Support financial reporting, monitor purchase orders and vendor records, and ensure the accuracy of accounting entries.
• Coordinate procurement activities, office administration, logistics, travel arrangements, workshops, and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate financial and administrative documentation across Business Central, SharePoint, and Legisway.
• Prepare and submit tax, social security, and other statutory filings in compliance with local legal requirements.
• Collaborate with regional finance colleagues, provide backup support when needed, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Support the Country Representative with administrative coordination and other operational requirements.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in administration or accounting, with proven experience in project administration, financial control and project reporting (experience with INGOs or development partners is an asset).
• Good level of English language (spoken and written), in addition to Laos Language preferably.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong rigour and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to work proactively and independently.
• Strong team player, able to work in a multicultural environment and collaborate across countries.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• WORK LOCATION: Our headquarters are located in Vientiane. Regular travels to Cambodia or Myanmar can be required. Work environment: open-plan or shared offices.
• COMPENSATION COMPONENTS: A gross base salary spread over 12 months, determined based on level of experience. A 13th-month bonus paid in December. A performance-based bonus paid in March. Coverage under an employee health insurance plan for the employee and their family.
• WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS: Full time position, 8 hours a day / 40 hours per week. Option to work remotely up to 1 day per week following a 3 months onboarding period.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To help our team contribute to public health in resource-limited countries, please send your application (resume + cover letter) to the following address: recrutement@fondation-merieux.org.