Finance Officer

Japan-Nepal Health and Tuberculosis Research Association (JANTRA) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental and independent organization, which aims to improve the quality of life of people in Nepal. JANTRA's main objective is to contribute to the community health development and practice for the benefit of poor and marginalized groups in Nepal. JANTRA, as one of the sub-recipients of National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP), is going to implement activities of National Strategic Application (NSA) in Western Development Region. JANTRA is looking for dynamic, energetic and qualified professionals for the following positions in the GFATM-NSA Phase II TB project:

Position: Finance Officer (1)

Position/Main Responsibilities:

·         Participate in preparation of project work plans and be responsible to prepare project financial plan.

·         Prepare periodically financial plans as required for project implementation on a timely basis.

·         Prepare periodical project financial reports

·         Check and ensure all expenditures of project are in accordance with organizations policies and procedures. This includes ensuring that receipts are obtained for all payments.

·         Continuously improve system & procedures to enhance internal controls to satisfy audit requirements

Required qualification and competencies:

·         Master's degree in accounting/finance or Bachelor in accounting/Finance or equivalent. Minimum 3 years work experience in accounting and finance.

·         Proven experience of budgeting, planning and reporting on multi donor funded projects.

·         Knowledge in administrative and accounting procedures of the governmental and non-governmental organizations.

·         Knowledge of national and international

·         Financial regulations and procedures.

·         Excellent skills in operating MS Office with communication, both verbal and written.

Successful candidate will be given an annual renewable contract. Remuneration will be competitive and in line with JANTRA's Human Resource Management policy. Eligible candidates are requested to submit an application form. Interested candidates are requested to send a completed application form, via either email to jantra@ntc.net.np or post, to JANTRA's, P.O. Box 26225, Kathmandu, Nepal. Your application should reach JANTRA no later than 25th April, 2014, 12:00 pm. Telephone calls will not be entertained. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for selection process. JANTRA reserves the right to cancel or postpone the whole recruitment process without assigning any reasons whatsoever.  JANTRA is an equal opportunity employer. People from disadvantaged and marginalized groups are highly encouraged to apply.