Accountant

VANCACNY

(First date of job posted: 16 February 2018)

BACKGROUND:

NNDSWO is going to implement a new project entitled "Assist Haliya Community to Achieve Full Rehabilitation from Slavery & Labour Exploitation" five districts (Baitadi, Bajhang, Bajura, Dadeldhura and Kanchanpur districts) in partnership with ANTI-SLAVERY INTERNATIONAL. The main funding donor of the project is UK Department for International Development (DFID). The project period is for three years. The project will facilitate empowerment of freed-Haliya Community (HC) and break cycle of slavery & labour exploitation through: ensuring participation & representation of the HC, particularly women, in rehabilitation process; introducing innovative participatory tools to improve HC oversight and participation in rehabilitation process; improve HC children education outcomes through provision of tuition classes in order to re-enrol children and assist performance at school; and improving HC employment, livelihoods and income-security through provision of vocational and skill development training to older freed-Haliya children and young adults.

Currently, we are seeking competent, committed and dynamic candidates for the following position:

Accountant - 1 No (Dadeldhura based)

JOB PURPOSE:

Support for financial management, accounting and administration of the project so that project operation can run smoothly, effectively and efficiently in all project districts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist to Field Manager in planning, organizing and implementing the project activities;
• Ensure appropriate record keeping, book keeping and financial documentation of each (program/activity) expenditure on behalf of the project and as per the organizational accounting standard and state rules and regulations to be followed;
• Prepare monthly compiled financial report of all five project office with all supporting documents in each months and send it to the central office within set reporting deadline;
• Coordinate and support to prepare and submit quarterly fund request of the project on timely manner;
• Carry out bank transactions and activities as and when needed to meet requirements such as bank deposit and withdrawal;
• Coordinate with Sr. Admin and Finance Manager at Central office as and when required;
• Ensure bank statement management by preparing request letter, collection and reconciliation of statement;
• Maintain the assets register ensuring its accuracy; and maintain the stock book of non-recurring items ensuring inventory maintained at appropriate levels;
• Support daily operation of coordinating district offices;
• Frequently travel other project districts for financial documentation checks, and support;
• Coordinate with District Staff and Board Members as and when required.

Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor's Degree in management and have a minimum of three years of work experience in NGO accounting and financial management.
• Computer literacy is must with good skill in Excel.
• Skill of software based accounting is required and the knowledge of FAMAS software operation will be preferred.
• Understanding of GoN rules and regulations, acts and policies regarding non-profit/social sector
• Able to work independently under pressure of deadline
• Proven experience in financial reporting
• Excellent communication skills in both Nepali and English
• Good team work and coordination skill
• Previous work experience in DFID funded project will be added advantages.

Additional Requirements:

• The selected candidate should be available and join office before 10 March 2018.

Interested candidateswho fulfill the above requirements are requested to send their updated CV and a motivation lettermentioning your expected salary range.

Application deadline: 25 February 2018.

Please send your application via e-mail to career2017@nndswo.org.np

Please indicate the position and district you are interested in the subject field of your e-mail.

We promote gender equality and social inclusion in terms of caste and ethnic diversity in staffing. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further test.

Telephone enquiry will not be entertained.