Position: Finance Assistant

Location: Hlaing Tharyar Township, Yangon

Duration: 1 year and possible extension

Report to: Finance Officer

Application deadline: 27 October 2026

Terre des hommes (Tdh):

The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact.

For more detailed information, please visit our website at: https://www.tdh-myanmar.org

Overview:

Under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day cash disbursement, operation of finance task and overseeing partners’ financial management as per the guidance of Finance Officer and working closely with Logistics team, and program team. The role focuses on assisting with review of partner financial reports, documentation checks, maintaining records, and providing administrative and technical support to ensure effective and compliant financial management of partnerships. She/he will work according to Tdh-L mandate, policies and procedures and donor compliance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cash Management & PWAR Processing

• Verify PWARs and ensure all annexes/supporting documents are complete before processing.

• Apply the “PAID” stamp on documents once payments are completed.

• Follow up with Budget Holders (BH) for missing data or documentation.

• Maintain and regularly update the Cash Advance Register.

• Maintain the PWAR Register to track submissions and status.

• Process cash payments in accordance with internal procedures and approval of workflows.

Accounting & Data Entry

• Enter cash-related PWAR transactions into SAGA (or equivalent accounting software).

• Ensure accurate coding and documentation of entries before submission for review.

Treasury Support

• Handle cash withdrawals from the bank as approved by line management.

• Ensure proper documentation, signatures, and safe transfer/storage of withdrawn funds.

Documentation & Archiving

• Maintain organized archives (digital and/or physical) of PWARs and supporting documents.

• File documents in line with audit, donor, and organizational requirements.

• Ensure easy retrieval of documents for reporting, audits, or reviews.

Administrative & Coordination Support

• Coordinate with the Finance Officer and other team members to ensure smooth financial workflows.

• Support the preparation of payment packages or vouchers when needed.

• Assist with document scanning, photocopying, and filing.

• Participate in cash counts and reconciliation activities upon request.

Other Relevant Duties

• Support month-end financial processes through sorting and organizing documentation.

• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with internal financial procedures.

• Carry out any additional finance-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Values

• In his/her professional activities, adhere to the values of Tdh: commitment, ambition, respect, and courage.

Child Safeguarding Policy and Operational Risk Management

• Comply with the Global Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy of Tdh.

• Report any observed breaches of this policy during professional activities, including proven or suspected offenses and preventive breaches.

• Commit to other Risk Management Policies, including the Safety and Security Plan, Anti-Fraud Policy, and Whistleblowing Policy.

• Ensure the best possible implementation of Terre des Hommes-Lausanne risk management policies in Myanmar.

• Inform the line supervisor and focal persons and address any cases, allegations, or potential transgressions of Tdh Risk Management Policies.

Other responsibilities

• Undertake such additional tasks as may be required, especially when urgent action is required to respond to emergencies.

• Respect and implement this job description which may be amended by consent of Country Director in order to reflect and correspond to future changes and developments in the TdhL country programme.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

• 1–2 years of experience in finance, cashiering, or administrative finance support (NGO experience is an asset).

• Support month-end financial processes through sorting and organizing documentation.

• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with internal financial procedures.

• Carry out any additional finance-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

• Familiarity with spreadsheets and accounting software (e.g., SAGA) is a plus.

• Ability to work effectively in challenging field environments and adapt to changing operational contexts.

• Ability to work under pressure both physically and mentally.

• Proficient spoken Burmese with excellent oral and written skills in English.

• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital tools.

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

Tdh-L is an equal opportunities employer. Employees are recruited regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. Women, LGBTQI and People with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.

References :

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.