Coordinator Finance and Accounting (80% FTE)

Summary of Role and Responsibility

The Finance & Accounting Coordinator supports accurate financial processing, bookkeeping, reporting, and compliance for Oxfam in Timor‑Leste, ensuring timely financial information, strong internal controls, and adherence to donor and organisational requirements.

Type of Contract

• Location: This position is based in Dili, Timor-Leste
• Type of Contract: Fixed term, twelve-month contract - national contract and position is 80% FTE
• Salary Category: D2

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in finance or accounting roles; INGO or donor funded experience is an advantage
• Practical experience with cash-based accounting, including bank transactions, advances, and expenditure verification, bank & cash reconciliations, Journal, bookkeeping
• Basic exposure to donor compliance, audits, or internal controls desirable
• Working knowledge of accounting software and strong Excel skills (reconciliations, trackers)
• Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and attention to detail
• Communicates clearly with programme and finance colleagues
• Manages routine tasks and deadlines with accuracy
• Willing to learn and follow established systems and procedures

How to Apply

Applicants can submit and request a detailed position description from Benigna Vicente Martins, by emailing to [email protected]

Applicants shall submit application letters outlining experience related to the role (no longer than 2 pages) and a CV (no longer than 4 pages). No certificates, copies of qualifications, or testimonials are required at this stage of application, and these will not be included in the consideration of candidate suitability.

Application Deadline: 14 July 2026, 5pm Timor Leste Time

Successful applicants will only be provided a contract of employment where they present a valid Bom comportment from the Ministry of Justice (for resident applicants), or a police certificate (for non-resident applicants) and satisfactorily pass the Misconduct Disclosure checks.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and is committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.