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. It also has other research and non-research associate company under its umbrella.

We are looking for experienced and mature Admin and Finance personnel who will able to handle the administrative and financial aspect of all its operating umbrellas. This person needs to be able to negotiate and take decisions when required, be apt at VAT and tax payments, and lastly able to keep all company information confidential at all times.

Job Responsibilities 

• Overview financial transactions of the organization and its projects
• Strengthen and implement financial and administrative policies and systems in the organizational
• Ensure all documents and billing system is up to date in our main system
• Coordinate with assistants, associates, and other team members for smooth operation of respective umbrella
• Prepare payroll, contracts, invoices, and receipts
• Coordinate with external consultants and auditor to prepare financial audit report
• Negotiate and coordinate with consultants and vendors
• Ensure company is compliant to taxes and up to date
• Process for advances, expenses, and payments after review of bills / quotations
• Review all financial records and weekly reporting
• Collect and check the accuracy of supporting documents and bills from suppliers
• Ensure office files and information are organized for proper retrieval or disposal
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of organizational financial information
• Quarterly reporting / presentation of financial standing across the umbrella

Qualification and Skills Required:

• Master’s degree with minimum 4 years or more experience in the financial department of preferably of private sector
• Excellent spoken and written English and Nepali
• Prior experience in preparing cash flow and invoices
• Able to coordinate, learn and understand tax laws of different countries; previous experience in IRS Gov Nepal
• Should be able to handle a fast-paced demanding environment; willing to run errands whenever required
• Candidate should be honest, motivated, hardworking, and able to solve problems
• Candidates needs to be strict in financial policy of the company
• Excellent eye to detail such as finding errors and fraudulence, etc.
• Excellent MS word, excel skills and good computing skills
• Ability to type in Nepali (Preeti and/or Unicode) is preferred
• Good documentation and organizing skills
• Professional attitude towards their work

Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV to [email protected] by Dec 22, 2023, with the subject title of the email as “Admin and Finance Officer”.

We are looking to fill the position and close the vacancy as soon as we find the right candidate. Early applicants are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test, followed by a face to face interview. No telephone inquiries will be entertained and any inappropriate recommendation will automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing.