National Staff (Full-Time)
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.
Job title | Accounting Assistant |
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.
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Project | Dam Safety Technical and Institutional Assistance (DSTIA) |
Location | Based in the VTE office |
Duration of contract | 1 September 2026 – March 2027 |
Date of commencement | September 2026 |
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.
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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 IT skills - Excel, Word
- Accounting system / software is an advantage
- SharePoint
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Application address | To apply, please fill in your information here: https://forms.gle/V39oLfxoe2LH6rWZ9 |
Deadline for application | Thursday, 11 June 2026, at 17:00 (Laos local time) |
Indication/
Remarks | - Detailed job description can be made available on request to email address
laos.recruitment@helvetas.org - Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
- A competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the right candidate, according to HELVETAS Laos' policies and procedures
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HELVETAS is a gender, culture, race, creed, political, and religion-neutral organization, promoting inclusion and tolerance, respect, and fair treatment for and between all employees, partners, contributors, participants, and beneficiaries.
Women and ethnic minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
