Finance Officer
UWS Nepal is a charity dedicated to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children. We started operations in 2015 as a non-profit, the same year our country witnessed a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Post-earthquake UWS Nepal has constructed 536 earthquake-resistant classrooms across 216 communities, educating 14,867 students in our Sankhuwasabha, Gulmi, Bhojpur and Taplejung districts. We aim to provide quality education to all children, and to reach that goal; we work to improve educational opportunities for children living in marginalized communities and remote regions. Our education transformation philosophy is maintained by developing and introducing child-friendly pedagogies that allow for more significant innovation in the classroom and greater engagement between the in-class lessons and real life, parents-teacher relationship, and harmonized relationship between local government and local communities in a shared mission to ensure a future for children in the communities where we work.
Details / requirements:
Position: Finance Officer
Duty Station: Kathmandu
Performance Period: One-year fixed contract with possible extension. After a satisfactory performance in a three-month probation period, the contract would be provided.
Reporting To: Finance Manager
Role Summary
The Finance Officer is a key contributor to the success of UWS Nepal, responsible for supporting financial operations, managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and maintaining financial records. This role focuses on financial reporting, payroll, procurement, and audit preparations to ensure transparency and accountability. By aligning financial practices with UWS Nepal’s mission to transform education in underserved communities, the Finance Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining financial integrity and efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
● Assisting in managing accounting for expenditures and preparing financial summaries using accounting software and spreadsheets.
● Supporting budget preparation and financial planning.
● Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely updates.
● Handling and processing payments, including electronic transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
● Maintaining payroll records and ensuring timely salary disbursement.
● Communicating with vendors and supporting the procurement process, including collecting quotations, processing vendor payments, and reconciling balances.
● Ensuring compliance with updated financial regulations, tax laws, and labor laws.
● Ensuring adherence to donor guidelines and reporting requirements.
● Maintaining financial documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
● Assisting in the preparation for internal and statutory audits, including year-end trial balances, and supporting audit documentation and verification processes.
● Ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
● Ensuring adherence to UWS Nepal’s financial policies, bylaws, and procedures.
● Supporting internal financial controls and risk management measures.
● Assisting in the hiring process for the Finance Department.
● Maintaining records and verifying inventory/assets.
● Coordinating visits to government offices, the Social Welfare Council (SWC), and other relevant authorities as required.
● Executing tasks as directed by the Board of Directors.
Additional Responsibilities
● Fulfill additional responsibilities as requested by donor agencies or the Finance Manager.
● Support Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reporting.
● Carry out any other relevant financial and administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Professional Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
● Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial operations, preferably in the nonprofit.
Desired Skills & Competencies
● Solid understanding of financial management, accounting principles, and compliance standards.
● Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
● Proficiency in MS Office, accounting software, and financial management tools.
● High level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling financial information.
● Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
● Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively within a team and with diverse stakeholders.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send a comprehensive CV (max 2 pages) and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) to info.nepal@uwsglobal.net. The deadline for applications is 5 pm on 15 January 2025.
You should give the names, positions, organisations, and telephone contact numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted.
UWS Nepal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are only able to accept applications from candidates that have the permanent right to employment in Nepal.
UWS is committed to the safeguarding of children and ensuring we recruit safely is central to this commitment. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as a condition of employment.
Overview
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| Openings | 1 |
| Salary | Rs. / |
| Posted Date | 07 Jan, 2025 |
| Apply Before | 15 Jan, 2025 |
| City | Kathmandu |