Project Accountant (QBEP4C)

About the role

A Christian charity with 75 years of experience, helping vulnerable children overcome poverty in nearly 100 countries, is hiring a Project Accountant for a local fixed-term position. The role covers cash and bank transactions, cash book maintenance, donor compliance and financial monitoring at AP/Project offices.

Key responsibilities

• Keep all cash and bank transactions smooth and accurate, and prepare and approve documents according to the field finance manual and grant guidelines
• Maintain and update the cash book daily and perform daily physical cash counts
• Work with the Grant Finance Analyst, PFC, project staff and procurement team on donor compliance, and monitor partner offices regularly
• Document, file and number financial documents (CDVs/DVs/JVs), record journal entries in multiple currencies and prepare vouchers in time for disbursement
• Establish internal controls, ensure documents match the field finance manual and authority levels, and use systems such as ProVision and Concur
• Verify goods and services at project sites, review partner monthly reports, and oversee fund requests and quarterly fund forecasts
• Prepare daily and monthly cash flows, submit fund flow summaries, and follow up audit recommendations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related subject
• At least two years of experience in banking and accounts
• Experience with donor-funded projects, NGOs, INGOs or development organisations preferred
• Good written and spoken English and Myanmar; domestic travel required
• Physical fitness for monitoring visits and workshops

Required skills

• Working knowledge of MS Excel
• Financial reporting, cash management, reconciliations and financial documentation
• Knowledge of donor regulations and financial compliance is an advantage