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The Irrawaddy is seeking to hire an experienced Admin & HR Assistant Manager to supervise its admin, logistics, and human resources policies and team, executed in a timely, coordinated, and efficient manner, while based in its head office in Yangon. The position will report to the Director – Operations, and will coordinate with Management Team, under the overall supervision of the Director – Operations.

She/he is required to participate in and contribute to weekly/monthly editorial and management meetings on staff management related matters if requested and required, and perform other activities assigned by line supervisor to keep activities and procedures running smoothly. The position is required to oversee daily office functions, and supervise the administration and logistical staff, as the de-facto Office Manager.

The applicant must be knowledgeable of the local labour laws, social security benefits (SSB) contributions and payments, and tax calculations. The applicant is required to keep Operations – Director informed and updated of any changes in rules and regulations pertaining to staff management.

The applicant must have minimum 3-5 years of work experience in Burma/Myanmar in Admin and/or HR field. Possess good computer literacy, especially in MS Office, and use of social media, and have good command of written and spoken English and Burmese.

Salary range is open to negotiation if candidate is very qualified, and promotion to Admin & HR Manager, after 2 years, if work performance and delivery is excellent.

Cover letters and CVs (not more than 3 pages) to be prepared in English language.

Subject marked “Admin & HR Assistant Manager Application of <your name>”.

This job-advert is an open Ad until a suitable candidate is found. All applications to be sent to [email protected]

The Irrawaddy is seeking to hire a Senior Finance Officer to join its office in Yangon.

The applicant is expected to implement financial policies and procedures, conduct monthly financial analysis to identify and resolve issues, gaps and variances on internal financial management, and provide the line supervisor necessary reports and updates.

She/he is required to provide inputs, clarifications and support to the Operational – Director, as and when requested and required.

The applicant is required to supervise and ensure all financial activities are up-to-date and accurately entered by the Accounts staff. Establish, maintain and reconcile General Ledger on Weekly basis, monitor cash balances and cash forecasts providing the supervisor weekly updates. Ensures all obligations for purchases and logistical management are upheld and enforced.

The candidate for the post, will have minimum 5 years of experience in finance and financial management and reporting. Possess good financial analytical skills, along with being proactive and initiative taker in trouble-shooting financial challenges. Must have expertise in use of financial management software’s being used by international organizations operating in Myanmar.

Prior working experience with international donor funded organizations will be considered an asset, must be willing to be flexible about working schedules as and when necessary.

The candidate short listed for the job is expected to have good command of written and spoken English and Burmese languages, as will be interacting with Burmese and non-Burmese staff.

Salary range is open to negotiation if the candidate is very qualified, and promotion to Finance – Assistant Manager, after 1 years, if work performance and delivery is excellent.

Cover letters and CVs (not more than 3 pages) to be prepared in English language.

Subject marked “Senior Finance Officer Application of <your name>”.

This job-advert is an open Ad until a suitable candidate is found. All applications to be sent to [email protected]