Admin and Finance Officer

Term Duration: One year (with the possibility of extension)
Job location: Within the Central Office

Background and General Description:

GoodWeave Certification Nepal is the local affiliate of GoodWeave International – a global nonprofit headquartered in Washington; DC founded in 1994 by Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi to stop child labour in global supply chains.

GoodWeave Certification Nepal, carries out the GoodWeave System, a holistic, market-based approach that protects children and families, and addresses the root causes of child labour in the carpet industry.

GoodWeave Certification Nepal partners with local businesses exporting products for sale in the United States, Europe and other markets. GoodWeave Certification Nepal then conducts audits and random, unannounced inspections of exporters’ full supply chains, while also providing tools to businesses so they are in compliance with the GoodWeave Standard (which states no child, forced or bonded labour is allowed) and Nepali labour laws. With international buyers seeking further assurance against exploitation due to consumer pressure and increasing human rights due diligence legislation that requires full supply chain oversight and remediation, being part of the GoodWeave programme provides exporters with documentation to verify they are in compliance.

To implement the ongoing activities, GoodWeave Certification Nepal seeks an Admin and Finance Officer to be a part of the GoodWeave team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Update financial spreadsheets with daily transactions
• Prepare balance sheets
• Track and reconcile bank statements
• Create cost analysis reports (fixed and variable costs)
• Process tax payments
• Support monthly payroll and keep organized records
• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process invoices and follow up with clients, suppliers and partners as needed
• Provide administrative support during budget preparation