The Irrigated Agriculture Inclusive Development Project (IAIDP), a sector project, will increase agricultural value added by improving irrigation and strengthening agricultural value chains in three regions of Myanmar's central dry zone (CDZ).
Job Description
PMU Accountant is responsible to work under the direct supervision of the PMU Accountant; specific duties are:
(i) Assist the Finance Manager, in the preparation of the Annual work plan through liaison and information gathering with Implementing departments;
(ii) Assist the Finance Manager in the implementation of a sound financial management system;
(iii) Prepare financial reports, including monthly funds reconciliation, and monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual expenditure statements;
(iv) Prepare transaction vouchers, and input all transactions into the PMU accounting system before submission to the Finance Manager for approval;
(v) Process all payments, ensuring that PMU procedures are strictly adhered to;
(vi) Manage and report on the use of Petty Cash in accordance with the approved procedures;
(vii) Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of withdrawal applications;
(viii) Prepare cash flow forecasts as required;
(ix) Monitor financial returns from regional/district offices, including monthly visits to their offices;
(x) Assist in the preparation and monitoring of annual operational budgets;
(xi) Functional supervision and training of Accounts & Administrative Assistants in PMU/IA;
(xii) Maintenance of a well-organized and up-to-date filing system for accounting and financial records as well as an fixed asset tagging system;
(xiii) Perform physical inventory of project assets each year;
(xiv)Assist the Accountant in the preparation of the financial management manual of the project;
(xv) Provide assistance to the OAG as required; and
(xvi)Undertake any other activities assigned by PMU management.

Qualifications and Experiences
• Preferably Bachelor in Commerce (B.Com.) or Bachelor Degree in Accounting (Prefer Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ACCA);
• Minimum 3 years’ experience and extensive knowledge in relevant fields in Myanmar;
• Experience in working with international consultants, government institutions, community-based organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
• Preferably above-average communication skills in written and spoken English;
• Ability to work with team and eager to work in Government Projects; and
• A working knowledge of ADB’s safeguards, good governance, and anti-corruption policies.