Finance Officer/Accountant wanted – AWO International Published 1544 days ago

AWO International

• Location:Kathmandu
• Number Required:1
• Vacancy Type:Full Time Job
• Source:Kantipur
• Job Location:Kathmandu
• Function/Department:Accountant, Finance Officer

SPECIFICATION:

• Education:Bachelor Degree
• Experience:3 years
• Skill:Administrative, Analytical, Computer Skills, Encouraging

FULL DESCRIPTION:

AWO International

Vacancy Announcement

• FINANCE OFFICER/ACCOUNTANT

1. Job Title: Finance Officer/ Accountant
2. Organization: AWO International
3. Job Location: Country Office Kathmandu, Nepal with frequent field trips
4. Portfolio: Development Work &Humanitarian and Recovery Aid
5. 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 14^th February 2020.