Finance & Administration (F&A) Manager

Winrock International - Hamro Samman Project

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Finance & Administration Manager, Counter Trafficking in Persons, Nepal

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting local applicants for the position of Finance & Administration (F&A) Manager for an anticipated Counter Trafficking-in-Persons Nepal project. The project will reduce the prevalence of human trafficking in the country through: strengthened capacity of communities to identify trafficking victims and take action; improved access of trafficking victims to assistance; increased responsiveness of criminal justice actors to trafficking victims; and effective and coordinated partnerships among stakeholders to combat trafficking.

The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY: 

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. 

APPLICATIONS: 

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit the required documents or email WinrockCTIPCandidates@gmail.com  their current resume and cover letter referencing (JOB TITLE PER POSITION)  by August, 14, 2016. Qualified Nepali nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in the Asia region are strongly encouraged to apply.

Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.

EEOE/AA.

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Finance & Administration (F&A) Manager, Nepal CTIP

LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal

DEPARTMENT: Civil Society & Education

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, Nepal CTIP

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance & Administration (F&A) Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial accounting and general office services. Theposition is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The F&A Managerwill be responsible for maintaining Winrock’s financial integrity, preparing all financial reports efficiently and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Nepali government regulations, Winrock policies and procedures, and donor requirements throughout the life of the project. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage the accounting, finance and administration components of the program in Nepal, including petty cash funds and office finance, accounting and administrative activities;
  • Ensure consistency with Winrock standard operating procedures, policies and accounting principles;
  • Develop procedures for monitoring and analyzing project budgets, which allow accurate projection of expenditures and comparisons of actual and budgeted spending;
  • Coordinate monthly requests for funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations;
  • Coordinate and oversee program tendering and procurement activities in country;
  • Advise project staff on financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports;
  • Review and approve all vouchers prepared by the finance officer (disbursement, receipt and general journal vouchers) for expenditures and ensures that expenses are reasonable, allowable and allocable to the project;
  • Oversee payroll procedures for national staff, administer payroll, and monitor employee time keeping;
  • Develop and implement office administrative and personnel systems;
  • Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of funds and sub awards/contracts;
  • Supervise project staff and consultants working on finance and administrative for the project;
  • Monitor partners’ management of funds and cross check source documents;
  • Maintain financial files and support audits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Work Experience:

  • A minimum of 7 years’ progressive financial management and grants management experience on international projects in Nepal;
  • Knowledge and understanding of Nepali accounting and labor rules and requirements;
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is desirable. 

Skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in Nepali and English;
  • Strong computer skills, especially with accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial analysis;
  • Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet (Excel), and accounting software required;
  • Willingness to travel frequently. 

Job Overview

Category Finance & Administration
Openings 1
Experience 7+ years
Education Post Graduate / Masters in related field.
Posted Date 14 Jul, 2016
Apply Before 14 Aug, 2016
City Kathmandu