Accountant/Administrator—Asia Region

Medic Mobile

Our mission at Medic Mobile is to improve health in underserved communities using mobile technology. We carry out this mission with 39 partners in 21 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the US. Our job is to increase coverage for health care during pregnancy and childbirth, increase stock availability for essential medicines, protect the vaccine cold chain, increase early detection and treatment for infectious disease, and increase support for remote health workers and families. The Medic Mobile team is a mix of designers, product and project managers, public health professionals, researchers, and software developers based out of our headquarters in San Francisco and regional offices in Africa and Asia.

Details / requirements:

Accountant/Administrator—Asia Region

Job Description: Full Time

Function: Accounting

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The administrator/accountant Asia region is a key position at Medic Mobile Inc., a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, CA, USA, builds mobile and web applications for clinical staff, community health workers (CHW¹s), household caregivers, and patients. Reporting to the Regional Director Asia. Medic Mobile, the position has the overall responsibility in Asia for accounts & bookkeeping, financial management, reporting, compliance, payroll management, overall support to operations, annual audit and ensuring that the finance and administration team is client-focused and client-responsive. The position will work closely with the senior accountant and CFO based in San Francisco, USA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Timely maintenance of the books of accounts, preparation of accounts and financial statements on a monthly basis.
  •  Implement and follow a process-oriented approach to maintenance of various books of accounts, ensure accuracy of monthly reconciliation of general ledger and accounts.
  • Ensure strict application and compliance of company's financial management policies, procedures & controls. Ensure regulatory compliance and timely payment of various taxes and reporting.
  • Timely preparation of payroll and adherence to required HR policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage the audit process. Organize, coordinate and provide various documents for audit.
  • Develop a sound understanding of the Core IT systems being used for managing day-to-day operations.
  • Timely invoicing, management of travel expenses and timesheet allocation to projects.
  • Plan and manage Medic Mobile budgets, finances and banking accounts. Maintain a monthly liquidity statement.
  • Train, develop and mentor the accounts and administration team, as applicable.
  • Maintain, safeguard and facilitate updating of all HR personnel files. Ensure compliance with labor laws.
  • Ensure effective use and management of Medic Mobile assets.
  • Manage the competitive procurement process for all relevant purchases

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Holds the CPA designation or commensurate. Absent this qualification, your resume will not be considered.
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience working as an accountant
  • Deep knowledge using Quickbooks and Xero accounting software
  • Demonstrated experience handling all aspects of accounting
  • Excellent communication skills (writing and speaking) in English and Nepali. Must be able to express thoughts and opinions clearly and concisely
  • Proven ability to work independently
  • Must be flexible with working hours to communicate with U.S. office in California
  • Commitment to Medic Mobile values
  • Nepali citizen or holds current valid work permit for Nepal.

The successful candidate will have a starting date in October/November 2015.

Note, resumes longer than 2 pages will not be considered. Please send a succinct cover letter (1 page) and résumé to: hr-asia@medicmobile.org. Please write "Medic Mobile Asia accountant- administrator candidate" in the subject line of your e-mail. Phone calls are discouraged. Only candidates that are considered will be contacted.

For more information, please visit: www.medicmobile.org

Overview

Category Accounting and Finance
Openings 1
Experience 5+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 06 Oct, 2015
Apply Before 04 Nov, 2015
City Kathmandu