Finance Manager

Position Title: Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Accounting and Financial Management:

• Overall financial planning, monitoring and coordination of MIDSON’s activities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software FAMAS.
• Process all payments, receipts, vouchers, and journal entries.
• Ensure all transactions are properly authorized, documented, and filed with supporting documents against the approved activities for MIDSON.
• Periodic review and consolidation of the budget of the coalition as per need of the programs.
• Manage bank reconciliations and petty cash statements in a monthly or bi-monthly basis based on volume of transactions.
• Ensure management of online files and appropriate filling of electronic and hard copies of the financial documents & reports.
• Monitor and ensure expenditure of project funding made in accordance with the allocated budget.
• Ensure that expenses are timely and appropriately made and charged to the relevant budget line and cost centers.
• Provide periodic reports to the donor/partner organizations as per the due date mentioned in the contracts.
• Implement and review financial policies, procedures, and internal control standards to improve financial stewardship and ensure value for money.
• Develop cost efficiency and resource utilization measures, providing cost-benefit analysis and promoting financial benchmarks.
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations, SWC requirements, and donor financial policies.
• Develop strong networks internally with other sections and externally with NGOs, banking entities, communities to enhance financial collaboration and efficiency.

1. Budgeting & Reporting:

• Preparation of annual organizational and project-specific budgets.
• Monitor budget vs. actual expenditures and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Generate timely financial reports for management, donors, and the executive board.
• Ensure proper budgetary control, cash flow management, and project funding through timely and relevant information sharing with budget holders and program team.
• Ensure treasury and fund management for timely disbursement of funds to support program activities
• Contribute to the development of MIDSON’s financial strategic direction and priorities.

1. Fiscal Accounting, Compliance, Monitoring, and Reporting:

• Review, update, and manage financial systems and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and resources.
• Maintain separate accounts for different donor-funded projects.
• Ensure adherence to national and international financial reporting standards, including bank and FAMAS reconciliations.
• Conduct financial risk assessments, ensuring implementation of anti-fraud and anti-corruption strategies.
• Ensure financial monitoring, field visits, and technical support to Programs/Projects and Partners, following up on audit findings and monitoring recommendations.
• Coordinate timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting to donors, government agencies, and internal users.
• Prepare necessary documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate and lead audit preparations, ensuring timely responses to audit queries and implementation of recommendations at all levels..
• Ensure timely filing of TDS, and other statutory obligations.

1. Financial Risk Management and Controls

• Develop and maintain financial risk management strategies to mitigate organizational risks.
• Ensure effective financial controls are in place to prevent significant finance audit risks at both the partner organizations and project levels.
• Facilitate external, statutory, and donor audits, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with financial policies.
• Implement fraud prevention mechanisms and internal financial control checks

1. Payroll & Administrative Support:

• Processing of staff payroll, allowances, and benefits.
• Maintain inventory records of fixed assets.
• Provide financial insights to support program and management decisions.
• Lead annual procurement activities, ensuring alignment with organizational requirements

1. Organizational Development

• Research and identify areas for financial improvement, setting financial goals and creating detailed implementation plans with program team. Coordinate with external organizations, donors, government agencies and other related stakeholders to build strong partnerships that support financial sustainability.
• Promote a culture of financial accountability and transparency, emphasizing value for money in all financial decisions
• Work closely with other staff and board members to align financial strategies with the organization’s mission and values.
• Establish learning-sharing mechanisms within the organization to enhance best practices

1. Accountability

The Finance Manager is directly accountable to President, Treasurer and Executive board and is responsible for overseeing the Finance Section.

Required Educational Qualification, Professional Experience and Competencies

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (mandatory).

• At least 5 years of experience leading and managing finance teams, preferably in development sector & NGOs.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial management standards.
• Experience in financial risk management, fraud prevention, and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data for strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency in financial planning, reporting, and audit compliance.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, FAMAS, and other financial software.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks related to taxation, public donations, and investment regulations.
• Strong communication and networking skills with executive boards, donors, partners, and financial institutions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain systematic records.

Working Relationships:

The Finance Manager will establish and maintain effective working relationships with the program section and work in coordination with Program and Admin Manager in addition to other team members.

Duration and Contract

Contract: Currently the contract will be a fixed-term contract until March 2026 (Subject to Extension till Dec 2026), with a one-month probation period.

The contract will include details of compensation, benefits, and other relevant terms and conditions discussed during the negotiation process.

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to submit your resume and cover letter, and any other relevant supporting documents such as portfolio to MIDSON’s Email: infomidwivesnepal@gmail.com by 28 January, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The applicants will be shortlisted based on the resume and will be called for a written test followed by an Interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MIDSON reserves the right to accept or reject any application without providing any reason, and to take any decision regarding the recruitment process at its sole discretion.