Assistant Finance Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Date of Publication: 20th November, 2024

Dalit Sarokar Manch Nepal, a non-profit social development and humanitarian organization based in Saptari district, announces a vacancy for "Dalit Friendly Budget," funded by the International IDEA. In partnership with IDEA, Dalit Sarokar Manch Nepal aims to find out the reasons for allocation of relatively low budget for Dalit community despite occupying 18% of population of Madhesh Province. This project further aims to advocate for more Dalit friendly budget so the whole Dalit community can move towards total empowerment.     

Position: Assistant Finance Officer -1

The Assistant Finance Officer (AFO) will perform daily financial and administrative activities. The AFO is responsible for financial reporting, various administration, and finance activities, communicating with the funding agency, monitoring the budget, forecasting, and other project implementation-related work.

Duty Station: Based at the Head Office, Kanchanrup (Saptari) and visits the project area frequently. 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance management, and accounting from a recognized institute with 3 years of experience in working with I/NGOs in a similar field
• Understand Nepali and English languages. 
• Experience in Accounting software i.e. True Accounting Software. 
• Prepare vouchers as per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with follow-up organizational financial policy and proper process. 
• Ensure all supporting documents, account code, cost center, and activity code. 
• Maintain petty cash and regularly verify proper cash balance by an authorized person of Origination or as per organizational policy. 
• Keep all backup data safely of organizational and finance-related documents. 
• Regular tracking of bank statements and depositing the tax as per rules. 
• Ensure the tax calculation is accurate and deducted on the source of payment as per the Income Tax Act of Nepal and deposition on a timely manner.  
• Preparation of Monthly Finance Report (Ledger, Voucher Details, Budget vs. expenditure, Monthly Forecast, Fund Accountability Status, VAT Details, Bank Reconciliation Statement) in reporting format and submission on reporting dateline. 
• Purchase Goods/Services for project requirements by following the procurement policy of the organization/ government procurement guideline or donor policy (if required) with proper process and documentation as per policy and rules. 
• Support on field events, provide necessary materials for events, admin and logistic support, and field visits if required. 
• Assist to project team in logistic arrangements for meetings, training, workshops, visits and other projects as required. 
• Maintain staff personal file updates and leave records of staff.

To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the criteria are requested to send their applications to dalitsarokarmanchnepal@gmail.com by November 22, 2024, before 5:00 PM. The application must include the names of two referees with their contact details.

• Women, marginalized, Dalits, tribals, Madhesis, Muslims, and the general public are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must be Nepalese citizens.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further selection processes. Canvassing at any stage of the process will result in automatic disqualification. The organization reserves the right to reject and select applications.