Officer, Finance and Grants

Helen Keller Intl

Job Announcement

Officer, Finance and Grants

(Nepal)

Helen Keller Intl

Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with communities striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Working in 20 countries – across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States – and together with a global community of supporters, we ensure every person has the opportunity – as Helen did – to reach their true potential.

Brief Background: Helen Keller Intl is seeking an Officer, Finance and Grants to join the Finance team in the Nepal Country Office. The position supports the day-to-day financial operations of the office and the financial oversight of partner organizations, helping to ensure that donor funds are managed with accuracy, transparency, and compliance. Strong financial management allows Helen Keller and its partners to deliver health, nutrition, and vision programs to the communities they serve.

Purpose or Scope of Work

The Officer, Finance and Grants is responsible for the accurate and compliant day-to-day financial operations of the Nepal Country Office. The role reviews and records financial transactions, supports month-end closing and reporting, and monitors the financial management of partner organizations. Working with a high degree of independence, the Officer ensures that Helen Keller complies with relevant laws, donor requirements, and internal policies, and coaches partner and field staff to meet financial reporting requirements.

Management/ Functional Relationships

The Officer, Finance and Grants reports to the Manager, Finance. The role collaborates internally with the Finance team, program teams, and field staff, and externally with partner non-governmental organizations, donors, and auditors.

Application Deadline 

October 28, 2026

Key Responsibilities/ Specific Tasks

• Review financial transactions to confirm they are properly documented and comply with Helen Keller policies, donor requirements, and national laws.
• Maintain accurate financial records in NetSuite, including coding of account codes, budget centers, project codes, and subaward information.
• Support monthly reconciliations, month-end closing, and the preparation of financial reports and audit documentation.
• Conduct financial monitoring visits to partner non-governmental organizations, assess their financial management systems, and prepare reports with corrective action plans.
• Support subaward management, including budget review, fund transfer requests, and close-out.
• Coach partner and field staff on financial management and reporting requirements.

Other Duties

This job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Skills & Experience

• Technical & Leadership Competencies
  • Strong understanding of accounting and internal control procedures
  • Experience in subaward management and understanding of program operations
  • Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to mentor partner staff
  • Ability to maintain balance when working under stress
• Operational & Functional Skills
  • Working skills in NetSuite, enterprise resource planning systems, or other accounting software
  • Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and excellent computer skills
  • Strong time management and the ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Team player
• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in management or a relevant field
  • Minimum three years of experience in a similar position or organization

Working Conditions/ Travel

• Travel: regular travel to partner organization locations is required for financial monitoring visits.
• Language requirements: excellent written and spoken Nepali and English.

Expectations

Fairness, Belonging and Zero Tolerance to Abuse

As a member of the Helen Keller Family, each employee is expected to:

• Help to develop and maintain an environment that welcomes and develops a multi-cultural workforce with varied lived experiences and identities.
• Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included.
• Support employees’ evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance.
• Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of Helen Keller family, stakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve.
• Follow Helen Keller Code of Conduct helping to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons.
• Adhere to the Organizational Core Values, which include courage, compassion, integrity and rigor.

To Apply 

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through People2People. Applications will be accepted until October 28, 2026.

In the spirit of the extraordinary ability and vision of our founder, Helen Keller Intl fosters an environment of fairness and belonging for our workforce.

Helen Keller Intl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment

* Locations where Helen Keller is a registered employer: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Madagascar. Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and United States: (California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia (DC),Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia Washington, and Wisconsin).