Financial Manager/Accountant

State University of New York Center for International Development

The State University of New York’s Center for International Development (SUNY/CID) is among the world’s leading providers of technical assistance and training to governments and non-state actors to promote and support accountable, transparent and inclusive governance. Using a thinking-and-working politically approach developed over its three decades of experience, SUNY/CID works with donor organizations, foreign counterparts from all sectors, and world-renown practitioners and experts to design and implement effective development solutions in a variety of country contexts. The Center draws upon the extensive intellectual and technical resources of the State University of New York.

Details / requirements:

The State University of New York’s Center for International Development (SUNY/CID) is one of the preeminent leaders in the field of democracy and governance with more than 30 years of experience managing more than $300 million dollars in funded projects.

SUNY/CID is seeking qualified candidates for a Financial Manager/Accountant position for an upcoming USAID-funded Local Governance/Support to Federalization program in Nepal. The activity will focus on local governance, decentralization, service delivery, public financial management (PFM) and citizen participation at the sub-national level. Successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise in financial management of donor-funded projects.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or financial management.
  • At least five years’ experience in accounting and/or hands-on financial position in an international development context
  • Previous experience working on USAID or other donor-funded projects
  • Ability to monitor, interpret, and comply with contract requirements and regulations
  • Experience in or familiarity with small grants management is desirable
  • Fluency in English is required.

Application Instructions:

Please send a resume, cover letter and three professional references to cidinfo@albany.edu by February 11, 2018 . Please include “Financial Manager/Accountant - Nepal” in the subject line of your transmission. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Overview

Category Accounting and Finance
Openings 1
Experience 5+ years
Education Graduate (Bachelors)
Posted Date 11 Jan, 2018
Apply Before 11 Feb, 2018
City Kathmandu