Sr. Finance Officer

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or a related field from a recognized institution. 
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, and operations management within NGOs, INGOs, or donor-funded projects. 
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and audit coordination. 
• Proven experience in managing procurement, administrative systems, asset and inventory management, and ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements. 
• Experience working with financial management software (preferably FAMAS) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications. 
• Experience coordinating with project teams, donors, auditors, government authorities, vendors, and other stakeholders to support effective project implementation.

• Ensure that all financial transactions and data are correctly implemented according to donor/ organization's policies and procedures.
• Support and ensure all the payments are made following proper financial procedures.
• Ensure proper supporting documents for expense verification
• Preparation and administration of payroll adhering the required compliance.
• Issuance and settlement of of employee advance.
• Reconciliation of payable and receivable ledger.
  • Preparation of bank reconciliation, Payment authorization sheet and, Keep the scan copy of voucher and submit to donor.
• Identifying alternatives and facilitating access to the ‘best value for money’ for all products and services.
• Ensure major / recurring procurements are under strategic sourcing initiative;
• Propose innovative solutions to increase efficiency through evidence-based analysis for consumption by financial and operational dimensions, including price, quality and service.
• Support in improving spending behavior, process, utilization, and optimize total throughout yield.
• Ensure internal control measures are in place and are followed appropriately.
• Assist in all type of audit (Internal, donor, and external)
• Monitor budget utilization and expenditure trends to ensure cost-effective and efficient use of project resources.
• Ensure compliance with donor agreements, organizational policies, financial procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative functions of the project office and ensure a safe, efficient, and productive working environment.
• Coordinate closely with finance team at Childaid Network Foundation Nepal, project staff, auditors, government agencies, financial institutions, and service providers.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Program manager or management in line with project and organizational priorities.