Admin and Finance Manager

Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies

Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (SIAS) was established in 2011 as an indigenous platform for advanced research and scholarly exchange in the South Asia region. It emerges from the pressing need to nurture and promote critical research, scholarship and teaching in Southasia. It takes interdisciplinary approach and specializes in advanced studies – research, scholarly publications and seminar series. As an endogenous initiative of region, it will fill the critical gap in knowledge generation and capacity strengthening by cultivating and promoting more engaged practice of social science in addressing social and environmental challenges. Its research will utilize state-of-the-art knowledge in the Southasian region and globally to understand, unravel, interpret unfolding social, political, economic and environmental dynamics. Website: www.sias-southasia.org

Details / requirements:

Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (SIAS) is a Kathmandu-based not-for-profit research company aspiring to become a centre of excellence for academic research in South Asia. SIAS is rapidly growing research institute working in collaborations with national and international institutions, mainly universities and research centers. Scope of our research and engagements encompasses multidisciplinary and fields, including local governance, ecosystem services, climate change adaptation and mitigation policies, disaster risk reduction, and public policy. For more details, please visit our website: www.sias-southasia.org .

Currently SIAS is looking for a highly motivated full time professional for the position of Admin and Finance Manager for its Kathmandu office.

Duration: It’s a long term position subject to satisfactory performance in initial three months a probation period.

Major Responsibilities:

· Develop and maintain an advanced system of book-keeping, accounting and financial planning with the highest professional standard,

· Record and analyze financial data and information and produce periodic financial reports and forecasts, including trial balance, profit and loss account, etc.

· Maintain and update VAT accounts and ensure that all necessary documents are maintained in preparation for audit,

· Meet full compliances with Company Registrar Office and other government regulating agencies with annual programs, budget,

· Handle travel, conveyance, accommodation and insurance for domestic and international visits.

· Operate office procurements including quotation, bidding, travel booking and reconciliation of bank accounts and petty cash,

· Report and liaise with concerned government agencies including the Office of Company Registrar and Department of Inland Revenue as per applicable government rules, regulations and practices,

· Planning and designing of the new concepts contributing to the overall progress in the office.

Qualification and Skills:

· Masters Degree in Finance Management, Business studies or any relevant discipline.

· Minimum five of years of financial/project management/accounting experiences in corporate or not-for-profit organizations.

· Good command in MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with excellent written and communication skills in English and Nepali ; knowledge of accounting software is a must.

· Good knowledge of audit requirements and VAT regulations of Nepal.

· Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.

Salary and benefits: SIAS offers competitive salary and benefits for the deserving candidate with tremendous scope of professional growth.

To apply for this position, please e-mail your updated CV and a cover letter by outlining your (a) capacity, (b) reasons for applying for this job, and (c) expected salary by September 6, 2016 to

sias-info@sias-southasia.org

SIAS is an equal opportunity employer and maintains workforce diversity.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained and may lead to disqualification of the candidate.

Overview

Category Accounting and Finance
Openings 1
Experience 5+ years
Education MBA
Posted Date 30 Aug, 2016
Apply Before 06 Sep, 2016
City Kathmandu