Finance and Procurement Officer

Friends Service Council Nepal (FSCN) is a non-profit making national level non-government organization working for socio-economic development, disaster risk management, WASH, livelihood support, good governance , human rights and for women and children in Nepal since 1991. FSCN aims to fight against poverty and injustice through socio-economic empowerment of the poor and marginalized people, gender equality and social inclusion (GESI). FSCN calls for applicants in the following positions. 

Position: Finance and Procurement Officer

Job Description

• To ensure that financial transactions are processed in accordance with FSCN applicable accounting policies, procedures and standards.
• To ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded in the bankbook / cashbook in a timely manner.  
• To ensure that financial transactions are accompanied by appropriate and relevant supporting documentation dually signed and authorized by relevant Program Manager / budget holder. 
• To review and check financial supporting documentation for integrity, accuracy and completeness before transaction is approved for payment. 
• To ensure that financial records, both paper and electronic formats, are up to date, filed in an orderly manner, kept securely, and easily retrievable. 
• To ensure that a complete and accurate record of all petty cash transactions is maintained at all times, that petty cash expenditure are fully monitored and reconciled, and that requests for replenishment are made in a timely manner or as and when required. 
• Monitoring and management of expenditure and budgets of the field office, especially donor-funded projects as well as transactions posted by other offices.
• Submitting the financial reports on time
• Follow procurement procedure and proceed for purchase requisitions / orders within purchasing authority  
• Take lead in the development of specifications for equipment, materials and services to be purchased
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements and develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with all of the required parties.
• Administer contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance, reconcile or resolve value discrepancies
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices  
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists, stock and others  
• Overall Support to the Finance and Admin Manager of FSCN

Education Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor degree in  Commerce with major in Accounts/Finance
• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial management activities such as accounting, budget tracking and reporting

Skills and Competence

• Past experience of working in NGOs will be an added advantage
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems and suggesting improvements.
• Strong computer literacy and proven experience of computerized accounting packages
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing and persuasive skills.

Interested candidates fulfilling the requirements may apply by sending their CV and cover letter at hrfscn@gmail.com by 25th October 2017. Please mention the position you are applying for in the email subject. Only short listed candidates will be called for an interview, no calls will be entertained for this process. For organizational details see www.fscnepal.org