Job Overview:

Progress Inc. is a private company which specializes in research, monitoring and evaluations, assessments, capacity building and other data management for public, private and non-profit organizations in the social development sector. The organization works in various sectors including gender, education, governance, livelihood, DRR, WASH, and more.

We are looking for an experienced and mature Accountant / Admin and Finance personnel who will able to handle the administrative and financial aspect of the organization. In addition to this, the person needs to be able to work together with the Manager and Office Assistant to ensure financial and tax obligation are fulfilled.

Working Hours: 9:30 AM – 5 PM (Sunday to Friday)

Job Description

• Manage day to day financial transactions of the organization and its projects
• Ensuring implementation of organizational policies in finance and administration
• Ensure all documents and billing system is up to date in our main system
• Coordinate with Manager, Office Assistant, and other Research team for smooth operation of work for respective projects
• Prepare payroll, contracts, invoices, and receipts
• Coordinate with external consultants and auditor to prepare financial audit report
• Ensure the required taxes are paid on time (via IRD of Nepal Government)
• Release advance, reviews expenses of project field activities
• Petty cash handling and management
• Collect and check the accuracy of supporting documents and bills from field and suppliers
• Organize office files and information for proper retrieval or disposal
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of organizational financial information (Important)

Qualification and Skills Required:

• Master’s degree with minimum 3-4 years’ experience in accounting / financial department of any sector
• Able to prepare cash flow and invoices
• Should be able to handle a fast paced demanding environment; willing to run errands when required
• Candidate should be honest, motivated, hardworking, and able to solve problems
• Candidates needs to be strict in financial policy of the company; have good negotiation skills with vendors
• Excellent eye to detail such as finding billing error, etc.
• Excellent MS word and excel skills and good computing skills
• Ability to type in Nepali (Preeti and/or Unicode) would be an added advantage
• Good documentation and organizing skills
• Previous experience in depositing tax (IRS Gov Nepal) at relevant government entity
• Excellent knowledge of national tax regulation and accounting principles
• Excellent communication and adaptable skills