Finance Officer
Recovering Nepal Women (RN Women) is a National Network of women drug users and drug user-led service organizations. The network is dedicated to influencing policies that improve the quality of life for WWUDs, reinstating their rights, empowering them, and mitigating the negative consequences of drug use, including blood-borne infections. RN Women strives to create an enabling environment for universal access to meaningful and gender-sensitive harm reduction services.
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Vacancy Announcement
Date: 18th March, 2025
Recovering Nepal Women (RN Women) is a National Network of women drug users and drug user-led service organizations. It was officially declared through regional and national-level consultations on 12th January 2018 among service providers and individual activists. These consultations aimed to identify issues, gaps, and ways forward to support Women Who Use Drugs (WWUDs) in Nepal. Following this process, RN Women was legally registered on 2nd January 2020 as the National Network of Women Who Use Drugs (WWUDs) in Nepal. The network is dedicated to influencing policies that improve the quality of life for WWUDs, reinstating their rights, empowering them, and mitigating the negative consequences of drug use, including blood-borne infections. RN Women strives to create an enabling environment for universal access to meaningful and gender-sensitive harm reduction services.
RN Women is incoming Sub-Recipient (SR) of United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Nepal/Global Fund for HIV/AIDS program of Women Who Inject Drugs (WWID) under GC-7 grant. Upon signing the contract with UNDP, RN Women will implement the program in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Kaski and Sunsari.
Position Title: Finance Officer
Duration: April 2025- July 2027(Initial 3 months will be probation period)
Working Station: Kumaripati, Lalitpur
Working Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM (Monday to Friday)
Job Summary:
The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the overall financial operations of the organization.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Oversee financial transactions throughout the project period.
- Maintain accurate financial records (books of accounts) with adequate supporting documents and provide guidance to the team on financial or accounting matters to ensure compliance with laws and accounting practices.
- Prepare financial reports (monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, yearly, or as required by donors and organizational policies) in coordination with the program focal person and submit them to the executive board and funding agencies.
- Develop budgets, amendments, and financial forecasts in collaboration with the program focal person and the management committee.
- Assist in carrying out various official tasks and preparing reports as needed.
- Oversee and provide guidance to partner organizations on financial recording, reporting, and administrative compliance.
- Maintain a cash forecasting system to ensure adequate funds are available for the organization's operational needs.
- Manage the organization's day-to-day administrative tasks efficiently.
Education, Knowledge and Experience:
- Having Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.
- Knowledge of the accounting principle of the Government of Nepal, INGO/NGO system
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar position
- Knowledge and experience in administration, logistics, procurement and human resource management
- Knowledge and experience in monthly financial reporting and quarterly budget projection and review
- Good knowledge of computer application
- Can prepare periodic financial reports
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to vacancy@rnwomen.com by 25th March, 2025. Please mention "Application for the position of Finance Officer - [Your Name]" in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
RN Women is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people with lived experiences, and individuals from marginalized communities.
Overview
Category | Accounting and Finance, Development and Project |
Openings | 1 |
Position Type | Full Time |
Experience | 2+ years |
Education | B. Com./BBS, BBA / BBM |
Posted Date | 18 Mar, 2025 |
Apply Before | 25 Mar, 2025 |
City | Lalitpur |