Finance Officer/Accountant wanted – AWO International Published 1557 days ago
AWO International
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AWO International
Vacancy Announcement
- FINANCE OFFICER/ACCOUNTANT
- Job Title: Finance Officer/ Accountant
- Organization: AWO International
- Job Location: Country Office Kathmandu, Nepal with frequent field trips
- Portfolio: Development Work &Humanitarian and Recovery Aid
- Reporting to: Finance Officer / Head Representative
Functional Relationships
Under the overall supervision from the Head Representative (HR) and the Finance Officer, the incumbent assists in / carries out the accounting, administration and documentation of all financial matters of AWO International’s Nepal Office and its partner organizations in the project region. S/he is supporting the finance departments all financial matters in line with Nepal and German legal requirements in addition to double-entry accounting and management of the internal accounting software.
Overall responsibilities
- Accounting & obligatory documentation of all financial transactions of the Nepal Office and the partner organisations in the project region/s
- Compilation of Books of Accounts of the Nepal Office and partner organisations
- Maintenance of the financial documents filing structure in coordination with the Finance Officer
- Compilation of the statements of expenditures (MSoAs) of the Nepal Office and the partner organisations
- Compilation of quarterly and yearly financial reports of the Nepal Office and the partner organisation
- Compilation of fund requests of the Nepal Office and the partner organisations
- Issuing timely payments to vendors / suppliers and salary payments (Nepal Office)
- Supervision of cash transaction and maintenance of Nepal Office’s vouchers
- Preparation of monthly Bank Reconciliations
- Assistance to the Finance Officer in planning of the Nepal Office finances and other finance related issues
- Physical examination of the partners accounts and the obligatory financial documentation (incl. partner visits) in coordination / cooperation with the Finance Officer and program team
- Supporting the government audits of the office and the partner organisations in the project region
- Substitution for the Finance Officer in case of absence in close cooperation / coordination with the HR and the Berlin Office
- Regular communication with the Finance Desk of the Head Quarter / Berlin Office on accounting procedures
Your profile
- Master degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field.
- A minimum experience of 2 – 3 years in similar position in NGO/INGO.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting.
- Excellent organizational skills, including ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent knowledge of English and Nepali (spoken and written)
- Commencement of assignment preferably on 16. March 2020
To apply
- Please submit your application with a cover letter, specifically addressing the requirements outlined above and a copy of an up-to-date CV to mail@awo-southasia.org by 14th February 2020.