Job Description

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

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Senior Finance Officer, WWF Laos

Position title: Senior Finance Officer, WWF Laos

Location: Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR

Background:

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has had a presence in Laos since the late 1980s, when it contributed to some of the first biodiversity surveys that established Laos’ protected area system. The office in Laos was officially established in 2001. Today, our main office for WWF-Laos is in Vientiane Capital, with field offices in multiple provinces.

WWF-Laos works with government, civil society, the private sector and other partners to address the drivers of biodiversity loss and to move towards a greener nature-based future where the people of Laos can thrive and live in harmony with nature.

Our vision is “a vibrant and sustainable future for Laos, shaped by inclusive conservation that protects biodiversity, ensures equitable benefits, and nurtures harmony between people and the environment”. Conservation is WWF’s core work, and our programmes in Laos are implemented under four broad thematic areas: Forests, Wildlife, Freshwater and Circular Resilience. As outlined in WWF-Laos’ 2026-2030 strategic plan, we focus our conservation efforts in three main landscapes, eight priority sites and three cities.

Major Functions:

The Senior Finance Officer supports the Head of Finance and Accounting in leading financial operations, reporting, compliance, and capacity building. This role ensures timely and accurate financial management across programs, supports internal controls, and supervises finance staff to deliver high-quality financial services.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
Ensure the monthly deliverables package is complete, accurate, and ready for submission by the established deadlines.
Prepare and submit Consolidation Pack to WWF International within the deadlines.
Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.

Banking & Payments

Manage banking payment processes in compliance with WWF Financial Manual.
Review and approve I-Banking transactions (1st level AP approval in Oracle).
Supervise Finance Officer (Operational) to ensure that local bank requirements are addressed in a timely manner.
Supervise Finance Officer (Operational) to ensure effective and close monitoring of WWF-Laos cash flow.

System & Policy Orientation

Update orientation and training materials for finance systems, policies, and procedures.
Provide orientation and refresher sessions for new and existing staff on the organization’s finance systems, policies, and procedures.
Ensure materials are uploaded and maintained on SharePoint.

Payroll & Cost Recovery

Record payroll and related staff costs in accounting system (Oracle).
Manage office running cost recovery and ensure proper allocation.

Audit & Compliance

Prepare reports for government, internal, and statutory audits.
Assist HoFA with internal control spot checks and expenditure cross-checks.
Act as tax focal point; collaborate with tax authorities.
Review PIT and WHT tax reports for accuracy.

Supervision & Capacity Building

Supervise Operational Finance Officers in financial operations, tax related matters, reporting and compliance.
Support the HoFA in delivering capacity-building activities for finance and non-finance colleagues.

Other Duties

Review bank reconciliations.
Reconcile and clear advance accounts.
Ensure timesheet accuracy for cost recovery and program allocations.
Perform other ad hoc tasks as assigned by the HoFA.
Ensure alignment and performance management via the Pada Path of all Operational finance team.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Management, Business Administration, or in relevant fields
5 years of working experience as Accountant, Finance Assistant or Bookkeeper
Proficient in the English language both oral, verbal and written communications
Proficiency in accounting software, such as Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, is preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

Knowledge of local finance and accounting system, standards and practices
Good understanding of standard practices in non-profit organizations
Basic knowledge of international finance and accounting standards is an advantage
Advanced or excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel functions.

Working Relationships:

Internal – Interact on a regular basis with HoFA, Programme Manager, Project Managers, Project Technical Advisors, Project staff, Finance staff, Procurement Manager, P&C Manager and other staff in other GMP Country Programmes. Engage with and support WWF Laos staff.
External – Interact with donors, Government agencies at the central, provincial, district, and commune levels, as well as NGO partners, communities, and other stakeholders.

WWF’s Values & Behaviours:

Adheres to WWF’s values: Courage, Respect, Collaboration and Integrity.
Demonstrates WWF core values in action when working:

We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
We honour the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

WWF-Laos can offer you:

Contract duration: 1 year initial with possible extension with industry leading benefit and salary package and ample opportunity for professional development. For more information on our work in Laos, please visit: http://www.wwf.org.la.

How to Apply:

Please find more information and complete the application form by clicking this link:

https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-GB/wwfint/EXTERNAL/jobs/2098

Note: Please indicate your gross salary expectation (including tax) in cover letter and/or CV

Deadline for applications: 4 November 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WWF does not charge or accept a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

WWF provides equal employment opportunities and affirmative action for all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, gender, national origin, disability, inclusive, or veteran status and promotes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities. Please indicate if you require accommodation for the application or interview process to jobs.laos@wwf.org.la

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