Account Officer

One Heart World- Wide is an International Non-governmental Organization that has been working in the area of maternal and child health for the past ten years. OHW has been in Nepal since 2010 supporting MOH to strengthen district health system to improve maternal and neonatal health services across entire districts where it worked. We are implementing OHW’s approach of Network of Safety for mothers and newborns in collaboration and partnership with District Health Offices in Central and Eastern Nepal.

Job Position: Account Officer

Duty Station: Kathmandu with need for field visits

Reports to: Sr. Account Officer

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Responsible for the general accounting function including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations. Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the senior account officer in carrying out the responsibilities of the account and budget department.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and documents financial transactions by entering account information in the Quick book/ FAMAS. 
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, Income and expenditure statements and other reports as required.
• Guide districts office accounting staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Visit district offices to mentor District staff regarding financial policy, procedures as and when required.
• Assist in preparation of partners reports as per request, monthly reports including bank reconciliation and ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes. 
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Responsible for appropriate deduction of tax at source, payment within due date & filing of TDS returns.
• Assist to Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
• Explain accounting policies to staff, vendors, and consultantsetc as and when require.
• Assist to ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• Assist in Preparing  monthly payroll 
• Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Performs other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Business Studies or accounting and at least 3 years of experiences of similar position in development organizations. Higher degrees preferred. 
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and generating budget forecasts.
• Good commands in writing accounting reports in English.
• knowledge of financial reporting
• Knowledge of Nepal Government laws regarding accounting and taxation
• Technical accounting skills including excellent skills in IT and budgeting tools.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software especially quick book and FAMAS

Suitable candidates meeting the above criteria are invited to send updated CV with two references and covering letter to ohwnepal@oneheartworld-wide.org  by 5th October 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the next stage of the recruitment process.