Accountant – GRET in Lao PDR

Accountant – GRET in Lao PDR

GRET is a French development NGO that has been actively fighting poverty and inequalities. GRET’s 700 professionals intervene in more than thirty countries. Active in Lao PDR since 2004, GRET implements projects and carries out expertise in partnership with Lao Authorities and local population, notably in the fields of essential services (water, sanitation, waste), natural resources management & agriculture value chains, agroecology and land governance.

GRET is recruiting an accountant based in Vientiane Capital, to join the admin and finance service team.

Position: Accountant         

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Vientiane  

Closing date: April 30th, 2023

Duties

  • Bank account and financial transfers
  • Field cash advance requests & clearance management
  • Encoding in the ledger, Excel spreadsheet, and accounting software (SAGE)
  • Preparation of financial report and audits (arrangement of expenditure bill)
  • Record and monitor all financial flows in light of budgetary organization.
  • Control conformity of accounting documents.
  • Check bank accounts and manage daily relationships with banks.
  • Check third party accounts and ensure proper processing of invoices.
  • Make payments
  • Monitor/control treasury and validate its reliability.
  • Responsible for purchases

Qualification

  • Bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance or related subject
  • Good English level (French language an asset) (verbal and written)
  • Proficiency on Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power point, etc…)
  • At least 2 years’ experience in an accountant position
  • Ability to work temporarily in the field or provinces

Benefits

GRET will provide health insurance, 13th month salary, training and other benefits.  

Application Information

  • The position is opened to Lao national. Salary is commensurate to skills and experiences.
  • GRET is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination. This job offer is open to all persons with the required profile.

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV (education, work experience and recent references) and a cover letter detailing his/her motivations for the position to: GRET – P.O. Box 2483 – Ban Saphanthong – Vientiane Capital – Tel: 021 454 198; Email: [email protected]; Deadline for submission of application: 30th of April 2023

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview