Finance Officer

ACTED

ACTED is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris. Funded in 1994, it is an independent, private and not-for-profit organization that operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency. Our mission is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future; thus contributing to the Millennium Development Goals. ACTED ‘Links Relief, Rehabilitation and Development’ to provide continued support to vulnerable communities as their needs evolve.

Details / requirements:

ACTED

http://www.acted.org/

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Finance Officer - 3 Months (with possibility of extension)

ACTED BACKGROUND:

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

ACTED is present in four continents and our teams intervene in 34 countries towards 8 million people, responding to emergency situations, supporting rehabilitation projects and accompanying the dynamics of development

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Daily Basis:

 

-       Every day: ensure of having daily exchange rates of currency;

-       Voucher & Cashbook: filling of voucher(s) & registration of voucher in cashbook;

-       Payment: make payments for all items and services which have been approved by the Area coordinator;

-       Safe & Cashbook checking: at the end of each day, the cashbook and the safe should be checked and the balance should correspond;

-       Money Exchange Dealing: whenever needed, change money for the cashbooks and register it in cashbook;

-       Money Transfer Dealing: registration and exchange of voucher reference between Country Office and area.

 

Monthly Basis :

 

-       At the end of each month: the balance in the cashbook and in the safe should be checked and the cash checking statement should be established and signed by the cashier and his area coordinator;

-       Vouchers: quality of vouchers should be checked by the Cashier at the end of each months

-       Cashbook & SAGA: cashbook and SAGA should be checked before closing the accounting month;

Advances: ensure the clearance of all advances for the staff, before paying the salary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: 

Education and Work Experience: 

  • Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance,  Accounting or related discipline.
  • Excellent Excel knowdlege
  • Minimum 2 years of professional work experience in finance management. 
  • Demonstrated professional work experience in financial processes. 
  • Have good knowledge on TAX / VAT systems / rules of government of Nepal. 
  • DESSIRABLE; Experience working with SAGA software

Languages: Fluency in English and Nepali. 

Kindly apply if you meet the above criteria until the 10th June 2015 sending you CV with the subject "CASHIER" to the email address: elisabet.sole@acted.org

ONLY SHORLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Overview

Category Accounting and Finance
Openings 3
Salary Above Rs. 20300 / Month
Experience 2+ years
Education B. Com./BBS
Posted Date 19 May, 2015
Apply Before 10 Jun, 2015
City Kathmandu