Finance Trainee

Terms of Reference (TOR) for Finance Trainee

Heifer International Nepal is dedicated to ending hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth. Since its inception in 1957, Heifer has impacted the lives of over 400,000 families through agriculture and livestock programs, focusing on empowering rural women. By creating Self-help Groups and Social Entrepreneur Women’s Cooperatives (SEWCs), Heifer helps build resilient communities and sustainable livelihoods. With a holistic approach, Heifer collaborates with local governments and partners, engages youth to improve agricultural practices, supports women-led cooperatives, and creates lasting economic change. Its mission is to ensure families achieve sustainable living incomes, with access to food, shelter, education, and healthcare, while driving progress toward more inclusive and resilient agri-food systems.

Heifer International Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

Position: Finance Trainee/ Paid Trainee

Department: Finance

Duration: 3 months (June 2025 - August 2025)

Field visits required: Not required 

Duty station: Heifer International Nepal Country Office

Major Functions: 

• Assist in checking arithmetical accuracy of payables and settlements.
• Assist in filing and documentation of all finance related documents.
• Assist in scanning and document upload in ERP system.
• Assist in securing proper supporting documents and signatures.
• Assist in banking transactions.
• Assist in vendor file scan, upload and filing.
• Assist internal as well as statutory auditors with files requested upon need.
• Assist in other Finance and Admin tasks, as instructed. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of Higher Secondary Level education is required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education is desirable.
• Basic computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint are required.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work with a flexible schedule
• Able to effectively promote Heifer’s mission values, and objectives
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity

Interested candidates are requested to send below documents to hr.nepal@heifer.org with email subject line “Application for Finance Trainee” by 2nd June 2025, 5: 00 PM.

1. Application letter
2. Updated CV
3. Copy of PAN
4. Copy of citizenship