Finance Officer

Vacancy Announcement for Various Position

First time published: 2nd December 2024 

Community Development Center (CDC), Doti is a Nonprofit, non-government, and nonpolitical Humanitarian development organization of Sudurpaschim Province. The core working sectors of the organization are inclusive and quality education, Health and Nutrition, DRR and livelihood, governance and advocacy, and child right and protection. The organization's target groups are Women, Dalits, marginalized group people, adolescents and children. The organization works its development partners (I/NGOs), private partner and government.

Currently CDC is implementing the “Building Disaster Resilient Communities in Nepal” (UTTHANSHIL) project with LWR in the listed municipalities of Achham, Bajhang and Bajura District.

Thus, CDC Doti is looking for qualified, dynamic and self-motivated Nepali citizens for the following position to above mentioned project. 

1.     Advertised No: CDC-001-081/082

Title- Finance Officer (FO)

Location: Project office based

Number of Position:    1 

Duration: 1-year contract (with possibility to extension)

Position Description: This position will be responsible for providing overall Financial support to the project and ensure that all the financial transactions adhere to the required financial compliance of the organization, donor and government compliances, which includes payment and disbursements; financial analysis and reporting for the achievement of overall organization and project goal.

Major responsibilities

1.     Financial Management of the Project

• General financial recording and bookkeeping 
• Support and ensure all the payments are made following proper financial procedures.
• Ensure proper supporting documents for expense verification
• Preparation and administration of payroll adhering to the required compliance.
• Issuance and settlement of employee advances.
• Reconciliation of payable and receivable ledger.
• Preparation of bank reconciliation.
• Keep the scan copy of voucher and submit it to donor 
• Submit the documents to donor for VAT refund.

2.     Budgeting and Reporting 

• Support the project team in preparation of monthly and annual budget.
• Analysis of administrative cost preparation and it’s sharing to each project on a fair share basis.
• Provide financial analysis to the project lead including the board of the organization
• Preparation of donor financial report 
• Orient non-financial employee on financial requirement of the project and organization.
• Preparation and analysis of fund/cash flow forecast 

3.     Financial Monitoring 

• Ensure every expense are valid and meet minimum financial requirements.
• Field monitoring from a financial point of view.
• Provide financial analysis and monitoring during procurement
• Report any potential fraud and misuse identified during project implementation.
• Interlink the project finance with the overall organization financial management system.

4.     Compliance and Others 

• Ensure internal control measures are in place and are followed appropriately.
• Assist in all type of audit (internal, donor, external)
• Any task as assigned by the supervisor and board.

Competencies:

A.    Academic Qualification and Experience: 

• Bachelor Degree in Commerce, Business Studies or Equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in independently handling budgeting, financial accounting, planning and analysis in I/NGO. Experience working with USAID Projects would be advantage,
• Demonstrated experience in the use of MS office Package (Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.) 
• Experience of working in a computerized accounting environment like FAMAS.
• Ability to lead financial management of the project and make the linkage of this with overall financial management of the organization

B.    Sector Knowledge: 

• Good command of English & Nepali languages (written & spoken)
• Practical knowledge of project budgeting, accounting and reporting
• Able to articulate and communicate ideas well verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of tax and compliance
• Demonstrated Mentoring, Orientation & Training Skill
• Good interpersonal, problem-solving & time management skills
• Willingness to work under pressure with tight deadlines and to travel across the project areas.

Benefits:

As per Organization’s rules and regulation

Applying Procedure:

Interested candidates who have meet the above-mentioned required qualifications and experiences can apply by sending the application letter, updated CV to cdc.vacancy@gmail.com or applicants can also submit hardcopy at Community Development Center (CDC) Doti, Contact Office: Dipayal Silgadhi Municipality-6, Silgadhi Doti Provincial Office: Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan-5, Kailali.no later than 8thDecember, 2024 on office time 5:00 PM. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. CDC, Doti respects child rights and strictly follows the child protection policy of the organization.

CDC Doti is an equal opportunity employer and strictly follows the merit-based selection. Qualified female, Dalit, candidates those from disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

@CDC, Doti reserves right to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.