Finance Assistant

Vacancy Announcement

1. Position: Finance Assistant

Reports to: Finance Officer

Location: Bishal Nagar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Salary: Not less than NRs. 25,000 per month in gross

Contract Type: Full-Time

About RHEST:

Rural Health and Education Service Trust (RHEST) is a women-led, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and children in rural Nepal. Established in 1993, RHEST focuses on preventing girl trafficking, child marriage, and exploitation by promoting education and health initiatives. We are committed to advancing gender equality, improving maternal and child health, and combating malnutrition in rural communities.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support our financial operations. The Finance Assistant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with daily transactions, and ensuring compliance with RHEST’s financial policies. The candidate will have a strong knowledge in accounting and finance, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and transactions.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of invoices, receipts, and vouchers.
• Support the Finance Officer in managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor expenses and ensure that they are properly recorded in the system.
• Provide administrative support for financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with RHEST’s financial policies and procedures.
• Assist with payroll processing and staff expense reimbursements.
• Support in managing petty cash transactions and ensuring proper documentation.
• Coordinate with program teams to track project budgets and expenditures.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or a related field.
• At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and accounting software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Prior experience in an NGO or non-profit organization is an added advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their cover letter along with an updated CV, mentioning the job title.

Please follow the application process: Click Here

The deadline for submission is 26th December 2024.

Due to the urgent priority to fill the position, recruitment can be conducted on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process.

Note: Women from indigenous, Dalit and other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.  RHEST reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever.