Finance Officer (GFATM) - Yangon

About the role

Save the Children is recruiting a Finance Officer for its GFATM programme in Yangon, Myanmar, on a fixed-term basis. The role supports the GFATM-PR team with administrative and financial tasks, including communications, logistics for PR staff, cash and float management, payment vouchers, procurement support and office facilities. It reports to the Head of Finance & Grant.

Key responsibilities

• Make payments in line with budget holders' authorisation and Save the Children's financial management policy, and manage cash and petty cash, including monthly reconciliations
• Review and verify invoices before payment, and ensure collections and payments use serially numbered cash receipts and payment vouchers
• Maintain trackers for local currency payments, staff benefits, advances and claims, and enter supplier payments into the GLACOS system
• Record financial data in Excel spreadsheets and ensure transactions are coded correctly for the financial management system
• Act as focal point for procurement, including fixed assets registration, supplier vetting and FWA processes
• Keep cash documents properly documented and supported internal audit investigations
• Travel occasionally (about 7 days per quarter) and represent the office with suppliers and government staff

Required profile

• University degree in a relevant field; professional qualification in financial management or accounting preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in a related field
• Good written and spoken English, strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to travel to field offices and work in difficult environments
• Commitment to Save the Children's aims, values and the Child Safeguarding Policy, including background checks