Finance Associate

Vacancy Announcement

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is a regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Mountains are important global ecosystems facing especially rapid socioeconomic and environmental changes, particularly the impacts of climate change. Our aim is to influence policy and practices to meet environmental and livelihood challenges emerging in the HKH region.

In order to optimize administrative and financial support, ICIMOD has developed a highly advanced and fully automated finance system, which is integrated within the Navision Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Hence to strengthen our Finance Team we are seeking to recruit an experienced

Finance Associate

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, and in close collaboration with other staff in the division, the Finance Associate will be responsible for the smooth processing of all payments to vendors, suppliers, and staff members, including the following tasks.

· Processing of bills, including for supplies and services, maintenance, repair, renewals, utilities, printing, and IT bills

· Processing of all staff travel advances and settlement of staff travel claims.

· Supporting programme associates and assistants in fund management for all conferences and seminars held in ICIMOD

· Monthly settlement and reconciliation of all account receivables and payables.

· Monthly settlement of applicable subsidies and reimbursements to staff.

Minimum Requirements

· Master’s in Business Administration, Accountancy, or Commerce

· At least three years of experience in a related field

· Demonstrated computing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

· Good knowledge of computer-based accounting system – knowledge of Navision or another ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system highly preferred

· Ability to work smoothly and effectively with others in a team to establish constructive ideas and comfortable working in multicultural settings .

· Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Duration: Initially for one year, of which the first three months will be probation, with a possibility of extension subject to ICIMOD’s future funding levels.

Remuneration: commensurate with experience and qualification as per ICIMOD rules

Method of Application : Applicants are requested to apply online before 26 May, 2013 through ICIMOD's online application system ( www.icimod.org/vacancies ), where the more detailed Terms of Reference can be found.

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.