Finance Manager

Vacancy Announcement

Organization: Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN)

Position: Finance Manager

Number of Position: 1

Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal (Full-time with occasional field visits)

Contract Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability

Salary: Negotiable

About Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN)

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is a national, membership-based organization led by persons with visual disabilities. BYAN works to promote the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of children and youth with disabilities through advocacy, capacity strengthening, research, policy engagement, and inclusive development programmes. BYAN collaborates with government agencies, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders to advance disability-inclusive policies and practices across Nepal.

Position Summary

BYAN is seeking a qualified, experienced, and motivated Finance Manager to lead the organization's and Project specific  financial management and administrative functions. The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective financial planning, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, procurement oversight, and financial governance for both organizational and project operations. The position will work closely with the Director, programme teams, donors, auditors, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient financial management and compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and the applicable laws of Nepal.

Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Management

• Lead the overall financial management of the organization and projects, ensuring the lawful, transparent, efficient, and accountable use of organizational and project funds.
• Develop, manage, and monitor organizational and project budgets, including budget revisions, forecasts, and cash flow planning.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to finance staff responsible for project accounting, ensuring accurate financial management and timely reporting.
• Oversee cash flow, banking operations, and financial commitments within delegated authority.
• Monitor budget utilization and provide management with regular financial analysis and recommendations for effective resource allocation.
• Strengthen and maintain effective internal financial control systems and financial management practices.

B. Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of accounting records, supporting documents, and financial information in accordance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
• Review and authorize payment requests, reimbursement claims, payroll, procurement payments, and other financial transactions prior to processing.
• Prepare and submit timely monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor-specific financial reports.
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations, cash reconciliations, and effective management of petty cash.
• Maintain complete financial documentation and records to support organizational accountability and audit requirements.

C. Compliance, Audit, and Financial Governance

• Ensure compliance with donor agreements, the laws and regulations of Nepal, organizational financial policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and governance requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure the timely implementation of audit findings and recommendations.
• Identify financial risks, control weaknesses, fraud risks, or non-compliance issues, and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with taxation, statutory reporting, and other regulatory financial obligations.

D. Procurement, Asset, and Payroll Management

• Oversee the financial aspects of procurement processes, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, proper documentation, approvals, competitiveness, and value for money.
• Maintain and periodically verify the organization's fixed asset register and ensure proper financial control and documentation of organizational assets.
• Oversee payroll administration, statutory deductions, taxes, provident fund, gratuity, and other employee-related financial obligations.
• Ensure timely processing of vendor payments and contractual financial obligations.

E. Coordination, Resource Mobilization, and Organizational Support

• Serve as the organization's finance focal person in coordination with donors, auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and other external stakeholders within delegated authority.
• Provide strategic financial advice and guidance to the Director, management team, Board, programme staff, and finance personnel.
• Support the effective functioning of administrative and human resource processes related to finance and organizational operations.
• Contribute to proposal development, budget preparation, donor engagement, and organizational resource mobilization initiatives.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, professionalism, and security of all financial records and information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline. Master's degree and/or professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) will be considered an added advantage.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in finance, accounting, and administration, preferably in NGOs, INGOs, or development organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing donor-funded projects, financial reporting, budgeting, and grant compliance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial management systems, donor compliance requirements, taxation, procurement, and statutory regulations in Nepal.
• Sound understanding of internal controls, audit processes, financial risk management, and organizational governance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (such as Tally, Famos, OPMIS  or equivalent) and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• High standards of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience working with national or international development organizations.
• Experience managing multi-donor grants and donor financial compliance.
• Knowledge of Nepal's taxation system and labour-related financial obligations.
• Experience supporting proposal budgeting and organizational resource mobilization.
• Experience supervising finance and administrative staff.
• Commitment to disability inclusion, gender equality, and safeguarding principles.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter highlighting suitability for the position
• Expected Gross Monthly Salary

Applications should be submitted via email to hr@byanepal.org no later than 10 Aug. 2026.

Email Subject: Application for the Position of Finance Manager

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding. We strongly encourage qualified women, persons with disabilities, individuals from marginalized communities, and LGBTIQ+ persons to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Telephone calls, SMS, social media messages, or personal visits regarding the recruitment process will not be entertained.

BYAN reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.