The Government of Laos, with support from the World Bank and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, has set up the Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) to deliver small scale development project including support to livelihood activities at the Kum ban and Village levels. The project is now seeking for an Accountant Assistant:
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assist with inspection and oversight of financial requests and reports to ensure that payments and expenditures are complied with budgets, regulations and directives of the PRF;
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Check and reconcile accounts and records, and entry data into Excel and/or ACCPAC, as required;
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Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports;
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Prepare statement of expenditure (SOE) reports and fund replenishment request in timely manner;
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Entry accurately all financial data into both Excel and ACCPAC programs, so that all relevant financial reports can be well prepared and distributed;
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Follow up budget and expenditures of the operating cost for the provincial and district offices.
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Assist in preparation of all reports for the concerned sectors (GOL) as required.
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Assist in all financial and administrative audits, as required;
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Visit province, district and kum ban levels to conduct financial procedure/document checking in regular basis.
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Follow up Administration Procedures and provide recommendation while visiting the provincial and district offices.
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Required qualifications and experience:
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Higher diploma or degree in finance/accounting or other related fields;
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At least 3 years experience in project accounting and financial reporting;
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Familiarity with government and foreign aid project operations;
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Experience with World Bank or other loan/donor-financed projects is highly desirable;
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Comprehensive computer skills using Excel and other software;
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Experience with a computerized accounting package and software, especially ACCPAC is highly desirable;
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Good English skills;
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Ability to work independently and in a team;
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Willingness to work occasionally in rural areas;
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Women are encouraged to apply.
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The detailed job descriptions for both positions can be download at ToR or at PRF office.
All interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position, (2) a detailed CV with one (3x4) photo and (3) supporting documents (certificate of the most recent employment, certificates of qualification/graduation, transcript of graduation, a list of at least two referees, etc) to the HR Officer, Poverty Reduction Fund, Prime Minister’s Office 501 building, Sisavathtai Village, Chanthabouly District, P.O Box 4625 Vientiane, Tel: 021 261479 - 80, Email: piengngeune@prflaos.org. Please note that all submitted documents will not be returned.
Deadline for applications: 31rd May 2012
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview