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Finance Assistant

Report to: Senior Finance Manager

Duty Station: Yangon

Job Grade: 4

Contract Duration: One-year employment contract (renewable, subject to funding availability)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Purpose of the Position

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting financial matters related and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and supporting payment processes. This role involves the key responsibilities of preparing and processing supplier and client payments, managing invoices, assisting expense tracking, reconciling accounts, recording transactions in accounting software, and ensuring proper documentation management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage supplier payment cycles, including preparing payment runs and reviewing all supporting documentation.
• Handle client-related payment processes, including off‑setting POs and executing bank transfer transactions.
• Process salary payments, accruals, and staff settlements accurately and on schedule.
• Perform periodic cash counts to ensure cash‑on‑hand accuracy.
• Record daily financial transactions in Excel‑based cashbooks.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of bank statements into the accounting system Xero, QuickBooks.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Review and maintain accurate debtor and creditor lists, ensuring proper follow‑up on outstanding balances.
• File, organize, and maintain complete finance backup documentation on SharePoint, ensuring timely and systematic updates.
• Verify advance requests, expense claims, and advance redemptions; scan, archive, and record all backup documents.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documents and supporting information.
• Coordinate with clients and the Commercial team to collect outstanding payments efficiently.
• Assist in reviewing invoices from boutique and café sales to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Assist in resolving billing, collection, and payment‑related queries.
• Assist the Senior Finance Manager with any ad hoc financial or administrative tasks as required.
• Contribute to process improvements and strengthen internal financial controls where applicable.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with certification courses relevant in accounting and finance. LCCI Level 3 holder is preferred.
• Must have accounting and bookkeeping experience for at least 2 years.
• Demonstrated professional experience in financial management, cash and bank managing with NGOs.
• Knowledge and experience of financial computer applications including Excel software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to organize, think creatively, and work proactively with a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priority tasks in a busy situation.
• Knowledge of financial policies and procedures, including donor compliance is preferred.
• Commitment to and understanding of Turquoise Mountain’s values and principles.
• Willingness and capability to work overtime when required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to field locations when needed.