Project Finance Officer
About The Position
The Project Finance Officer supports the financial requirements of assigned projects based in provinces, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance with WWF-Laos and WWF network financial systems, policies, and procedures, as well as local legal requirements. The role is based in Salavan District, Salavan Province, and requires travel to other locations. The officer works closely with WWF-Laos finance and accounting teams, project managers and staff, and regularly interacts with government and co-executing partners, banks, tax agents, external auditors, consultants, and suppliers. The initial contract is for one year, with a possible extension. WWF-Laos offers an industry-leading benefits and salary package and opportunities for professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting, Business Management, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
- Thorough understanding of local finance and accounting systems, laws, and regulations.
- Basic knowledge of international finance and accounting standards.
- Advanced or excellent proficiency in MS Excel functions.
- Good understanding of finance and accounting practices in international NGOs in Laos.
- Good written and verbal command of English.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience in finance and accounting administration, particularly budgeting; experience with international NGOs is desirable.
- Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Oracle.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate data entry in Oracle and GMS, including project coding and financial uploads, following instructions and timelines from the regional finance team and line manager.
- Assist with developing, monitoring, reviewing, and updating project finance and accounting activity work plans.
- Provide technical guidance, capacity building, and coaching to project staff, project partners, and government counterparts on finance policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Support the project team in managing third-party contracts in accordance with organizational procedures and legal requirements.
- Manage contracts, inform the line manager of closing dates, and follow up on extensions.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for project teams and management.
- Ensure staff submit timesheets and keep project monitoring sheets up to date, including prepayments and outgoing contracts.
- Record daily transactions and prepare calls for funds.
- Prepare bank transfers and ensure timely processing of payments in line with WWF-Laos policies.
- Support project team members with annual budget preparation, including project staff cost allocation.
- Create task codes in the Grant Management System (GMS).
- Support the Senior Project Finance Officer in conducting due diligence and Bridger Insight compliance gap analysis.
- Assist the Senior Project Finance Officer with internal control spot checks and expenditure cross-checks, and lead the project financial audit.
- Monitor outstanding advances and follow up on their clearance.
- Properly file all original finance-related documents at the field office and regularly upload them to SharePoint.
- Support departmental functions, particularly during peak reporting seasons and tight deadlines.
- Complete ad hoc tasks assigned by the line manager or supervisor.
Benefits
- Industry-leading benefit and salary package.
- Opportunity for professional development.
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Career Level
Mid Level
