Position: Finance Assistant (2 Posts)

Location: Hlaing Thar Yar Township, Yangon

Duration: 9 months with possible extension

Report to: Finance Officer

Application deadline: 14 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 disbursements, operation of finance tasks, and overseeing partners’ financial management as per the guidance of the Finance Officer and working closely with the 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:

Partner Financial Support

• Assist in reviewing partner financial reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with approved budgets.

• Check supporting documents submitted by partners before processing.

• Maintain a tracker for partner financial reporting deadlines and follow up with partners as needed.

• Support the Finance Officer in preparing payment requests for partner fund disbursements.

Monitoring & Documentation

• Support the Finance Officer in organizing and filing partner financial records, reports, and agreements.

• Assist in documenting partner monitoring visits, including compiling reports and follow-up action points.

• Maintain electronic and hard-copy files of all partner-related financial documents for audit readiness.

Capacity Building & Technical Assistance

• Provide logistical and administrative support in conducting partner financial training and workshops.

• Assist partners in understanding reporting templates, documentation requirements, and compliance procedures.

• Serve as a first point of contact for partner finance staff on routine inquiries, escalating complex issues to the Finance Officer.

Internal Coordination

• Coordinate with program and admin staff to ensure timely processing of partner-related financial matters.

• Support the Finance Officer in consolidating partner financial data for donor or management reporting.

• Assist in preparing schedules and documentation for internal and external audits related to partnerships.

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.

Other Financial Responsibilities

• Prepares and checks payment vouchers, supplier’s invoices for field offices those are in line with Tdh’s finance procedure and guideline. Maintain documentation of expenditure, vouchers, and related financial records in proper filing system.

• Collect funds and make various payments as per the authorization and approval of Budget Holders and in accordance with Terre des hommes-Lausanne’s financial management policy.

• Responsible to checking supporting documents and ensure that all are completed before payment have been done.

• Banking process such as bank transfer, bank withdraw, for field office and Delegation office. Responsible to dispatch all cash transfers to local Partners and ensure receipt of remittances.

• Maintain a cash book and perform daily cash reconciliation for all currencies. Carry out weekly and monthly cash counts with senior managers.

• Under the guidance of the Finance Officer, assist in updating electronic cash books, posting of transactions, weekly cash counts, preparation of soft (electronic) and hard (printed) documentation.

• Ensure the issuing and timely clearance of cash advances and imprests, preparing vouchers for approval by the Budget Holder, making timely payment and clearance of invoices.

• Assist in preparation of all financial reports, supporting documents, vouchers and any other official documentation related to the annual audit of the Tdh-L accounts in Myanmar.

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.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Any University degree or equivalent degree or related other education (LCCI II is prefer.

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in finance, accounting, or NGO operations (experience with partners/sub-grantees/grassroots CSOs is an advantage).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill, good coordinator able to work in difficult and challenging circumstances.

• Team spirit and good service attitude.

• Willingness to travel regularly to the project areas.

• Ability to work independently and productively.

• Ability to work under pressure both physically and mentally.

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

• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital tools (internet, email and fax)
  

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 disability 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.