Myanmar: Country Finance Officer – Yangon

Fixed term | 6 months | ASAPACTEDWho we areActed works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.Who we are looking forYou bring the core competencies required for classical humanitarian and development work, alongside an active climate and environmental conscience, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when human and environmental suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial mindset: you see opportunities, connect dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take measured risks in pursuit of results. You balance principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.ACTED MYANMARMyanmar’s complex and multi-faceted humanitarian crisis is characterised by armed conflicts, inter-communal tensions, and vulnerability to natural hazards. The events of 1 February 2021 have exacerbated these pre-existing vulnerabilities, with 19.9 million people (over a third of the country’s total population) expected to be in need of humanitarian assistance in 2025. Additionally, as of January 2025, there are more than 3.5 million internally displaced persons in Myanmar. Compounding these vulnerabilities, Myanmar is consistently ranked as one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, with a propensity for flooding and cyclones.Acted launched operations in Myanmar in August 2008, focusing on providing emergency relief whilst actively building towards resilience. Since then, it has expanded operations into Rakhine State, Yangon Region, Northern and Southern Shan States, and Kayah State, partnering with local organisations to provide food security, livelihoods, water, sanitation and hygiene, social cohesion, and protection assistance. To ensure the sustainability of its actions, Acted places localisation at the core of its strategy and its various interventions in Myanmar, leveraging the strengths and know-how of local civil society grassroots organisations in all areas of interventions to meet the local needs, while strengthening the capacities of its partners.YOU WILL BE IN CHARGE OFUnder the authority of the Country Finance Manager, the Country Finance Officer (CFO) will be in charge of supporting the Country Finance Manager in his/her functions. More specifically, she/he will be in charge of the implementation and follow-up of financial management and control tools. She/he will also be in charge of training of the Finance Team.Main duties1. Budget preparation and contractual review2. Implementation and Follow-Up of Financial tools* Monthly Follow up consolidation and review (Accounting Flows, Cost Analysis, Allocations, Budget Control and Funding Structure, Staff salary payement preparation) * Financial Reporting preparation and support3. Participation to the Midyear and Annual Accounting Closures process4. Training and Capacity BuildingEXPECTED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS* Msc in Finance, Audit, Business Management, Economics or equivalent; * 1+ year of solid experience in financial & budget management; * Excellent financial and analytical skills; * Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance; * Ability to monitor and evaluate financial and monitoring skills of teams through capacity-building efforts; * Ability to undertake serious responsibilities and to manage stress efficiently; * Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.TERMS OF REFERENCEFor more information about the position, click here .CONDITIONS* Salary between 1600 and 1800€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300 * Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse * Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens) * Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered * Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract * Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year * One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training * Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant) * Psychological assistance * This position is classified as an international staff position under Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.HOW TO APPLYPlease send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]), including the reference: CFO/MYAPlease note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.