Finance Assistant (4 positions: Bokeo, Vientiane Province, Bolikhamxay, Khammouane)

Location: Houayxay (Bokeo); Viengkham (Vientiane Province), Paksan (Bolikhamxay), Thakek (Khammouane)

Deadline for submitting the application: 19/06/2026 

Start date: 01/08/2026 or asap

Contract type: labour contract, full time

Contract duration: until 31/12/2027 

 

 

1. BACKGROUND

 

Under the fifth Lao-Luxembourg Indicative Cooperation Programme, the Lao and Luxembourg governments have deepened collaboration through four sectoral programmes (implemented from 2023 to 2027) with a total budget of over 124 MEUR.

 

 

2. OBJECTIVE

 

The Finance Assistant supports the Finance and Accounting Officer (FAO) and Technical Advisers at the Provincial Support Office to ensure efficient and effective maintenance of high-quality finance and accounting procedures so that they are fully compliant with all LuxDev requirements.

 

 

3. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Support with project budgeting, budget control and verifying travel authorisations.
  • Assist with the checking and processing of all financial transactions as per LuxDev procedures.
  • Support the maintenance, management and monitoring of finance and accounting transactions.
  • Assist in preparing cash/bank reconciliations and monitoring bank accounts.
  • Assist with the file and maintenance of appropriate financial records.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and other internal financial requirements.
  • Support the auditing process.
  • Monitor petty cash management system.
  • Assist in arranging daily instructions and document support to process payments at the bank.
  • Support confirming fund for contracts, agreements and other programme activities.
  • Control the compliance of supporting documents for Category C procurement.
  • Support with compliance checks for clearance of budgets from partners.
  • Support with capacity building and clearance of advances at the field level in direct interaction with partners in the target districts.

 

 

A detailed job description can be obtained upon request to the email address: hr.rofvte@luxdev.lu.

 

 

 

4. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB

 

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration).
  • Minimum three years of work experience in accounting and finance.
  • Previous experience in a similar position in international organisations.

 

 

 

 

5. CONDITIONS:

 

  • Location: Bokeo, Bolikhamxay, Khammouane, Vientiane Province
  • Nature of the position: fixed-term contract, full time;
  • Contract duration: until 31.12.2027
  • Expected starting date: 01/08/2025 or asap;
  • Salary will be calculated based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.