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Vacancy for Finance Officer

Bikas Udhyami is a think tank, social innovation hub and consultancy firm led by young Nepali professionals from different backgrounds, who share an entrepreneurial spirit when it comes to seeking ways to do development differently. As a registered non-profit distributing company, Bikas Udhyami seeks to hire a full-time finance officer with the following responsibilities:

• Financial management and compliance: Responsible for overall financial management of Bikas Udhyami in accordance with its financial rules and procedures, those of its donors and relevant government authorities; Provides training to program in respect of financial rules and procedures, spending projections and other identified financial support needs.
• Budgeting: Develops and tracks operating budget, project budgets and spending projections;
• Accounting: Uses and maintains Tally accounting systems to record all cash receipts and disbursement transactions of the office; Prepares monthly Cash Sheet; Maintains files of all payment vouchers and ensures that such vouchers are properly supported by relevant documents; In charge of Cash Receipts and Refunds, deposit to the bank; and maintaining of cash Receipts and deposit log; Handles all Program and Travel Advances; Attends to advances or reimbursement requests by local consultants; Prepares Bank Reconciliation; Prepares Journal Vouchers for monthly account reconciliation. Maintains Asset Inventory, prepares Fixed Asset Acquisition and Fixed Asset Disposal report; Maintains Petty Cash;
• Payroll: Prepares Payroll;
• Financial Reporting: Prepares financial reports for the management of Bikas Udhyami; Prepares financial reports for donors in line with their financial reporting requirements;
• Administration: Maintains the filing and archiving system of all financial documents and related documentation; Files tax with the relevant government authorities;

Education: BA in Accounting or related qualification

Experience: Three years of on-the job experience in financial management and fund accounting with a Non-Governmental Organization

Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Nepali; Good interpersonal skills; Punctual and with strong time management skills and professional organizational abilities; Ability to work independently with minimal guidance from Bikas Udhyami management; Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task; Experience working with Tally; Knowledge of excel, Microsoft word, database and email applications; Knowledge of the Nepal NGO community and government agencies; Knowledge of main international donor agency requirements and regulations.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes with a detailed application letter and contact details, no later than Friday, November 11, 2016 to general@bikasudhyami.org .Only short listed candidates will be informed.