Finance Administrator

SNV Nepal

At SNV we believe that no-one should have to live in poverty. We are dedicated to a society in which all people, irrespective of race, class or gender, enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. We focus on increasing people's incomes and employment opportunities in productive sectors like agriculture as well as on improving access to basic services such as energy, water, sanitation and hygiene. SNV supports people to access and develop the capabilities, services and opportunities needed to live a healthy, productive and fulfilling life, while sustainably using the natural resources they depend on. Unlike many other development actors, we do not offer funding, but specialize in supporting the resourcefulness of development actors. We work with governments, businesses, knowledge institutes and low-income communities so that together we can transform ideas into policy, policy into action, and action into results. Through our technical knowledge, 50+ years of experience, passionate staff, extensive local presence and global footprint, we strive to make a lasting difference in people's lives. For Further details, please visit the website: http://www.snv.org

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Company Description

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV Nepal is seeking qualified young and energetic Nepalese national for Finance Administrator Position.

Job Description

  • The Finance Administrator reports to the Country Finance Manager of SNV Nepal.  As part of the financial duties the positon holder will be responsible for day to day accounting transactions including petty cash, bookkeeping, cash accounts and bank reconciliations.
  • S/he will prepare payment and receipt vouchers, including preparation of monthly financial reports.
  • The position holder will perform all tasks and responsibilities as per SNV’s internal control procedures and procurement guidelines and also as per Donor’s reporting guidelines within the framework of Project’s Key Performance Indicator.

Responsibilities of the position includes (but not limited to):

  • Responsible for day to day financial administration (prepare payment, receipt and adjustment entries/vouchers) and analysis of financial data; checks on accurate booking of expenditure following project budget line and expenditure booking procedures.
  • Responsible for checking and consolidating financial and non-financial data in the project administrations.
  • Prepare/ update internal and external financial reports in a prescribed format following internal control procedures of SNV and Donor.
  • Manage petty cash for small frequent payments to the suppliers/ service providers for office running utilities and facilities.
  • Prepares monthly invoices to donor in accordance with contractual agreements with donors – track submission of invoices to donors/ Inter-companies (between countries and country office to projects vice versa)
  • Inform Project Manager monthly of variance between budget and expenditures, indirect costs, or unbillable costs sharing to the projects;
  • Contract Management Local Capacity Builders (LCBs)/ Partners/ Consultants –prepare overview of contracts (paid amount, instalment schedule, outstanding)
  • Audit of travel, out of pocket and programme activities related expenses made through directly by employees taking advances.
  • Keep track of employee/ suppliers advances ensuring that none of them are overdue of the settlement time. Follow up with the concerned staff for the settlements and action.
  • Follow compliance procedures to make sure that transactions comply with established SNV, donor and government’srules, regulations and laws.
  • Makes sure taxes (direct and indirect) are correctly withhold as per tax law and process to deposit in the tax office in time.
  • Makes sure Value Added Tax (VAT) refund processed correctly and submit refund request to the Inland Revenue Office regularly as established time line.
  • Work closely with the Project Administrators to share and communicate any findings related on financial and non-financial transactions and follow-up as to know all understood the issue and findings same way.
  • Organize, document and archive relevant documentation, keep files complete and up to date and maintain quality and accessibility of archive and files, confirm administrative procedures and filing procedures as laid down in Internal Control Framework (ICF) and local law/instructions
  • Manage and maintain project files in line with audit compliance, ICF and archiving procedures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, in Business Administration, Finance or relevant field.
  • At least five (5) years of progressive experience related to accounting and finance management in a multi-cultural environment with three (3) years working experience in international organisations
  • Demonstrated experience in ensuring compliance to existing organisational systems, processes and procedures
  • Good knowledge of tax rules and regulation of Government of Nepal
  • Ability to multitask and deal with stressful situations
  • Good communication and representation skills and fluency in written and oral English and Nepali
  • Strong IT skills and proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Experience of working with Donor funded programme/project will be an added advantage;
  • Aspiring for good service delivery with strong people centered skills, and interpersonal skills, committed, pro-active and dynamic

Additional information

Contract Type: Employment Contract

Contract Duration: Initial 1 Year with 3 month probation period  (extendable based on performance and budget availability)

Expected Start Date : As soon as possible

Duty Station : SNV Nepal Country Office, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur

How to Apply: If you are interested, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter on http://smrtr.io/6IDzlQ by 22May 2018.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Job Overview

Category Finance & Administration
Openings 1
Experience 5+ years
Education BBA / BBM
Posted Date 07 May, 2018
Apply Before 22 May, 2018
City Lalitpur