No. of Vacancies: 01

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal 

Employment Type: Contract

Term: Full time for the duration of the project contract 

The Assistant Finance Officer will support to the Finance Officer for the efficient, compliant and transparent management of finances. The role will be responsible for the monitoring of financial report submitted by the partner organizations and support to finance officer for the data entry on the database and managing relationships with partner organizations meeting the all compliances. 

Skills:

• Excellent computer skills including email, internet, MS Office, with the experience of accounting software and excellent standard of written and spoken Arabic, English and Nepali.

Key Results:

• Specialization in finance or accounting and experience of working in finance, administration and/or procurement in a relevant field in NGOs or INGOs. Sound knowledge of accounting procedures and principles and excellent Microsoft word and excel spreadsheet skills are key attributes.

Key Functions:

• Make payments, ensuring compliance with Qatar Charity and donor agency rules and regulations
• Keep accurate and complete records of financial transactions in the computerized accounting system
• Maintain proper filing of vouchers and backup documents and safe storage of cheque books and banking documents
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and reconcile account balances
• Support preparation of report to Qatar Charity, Doha office weekly, monthly and as needed
• Support preparation of salary sheets, deposits of salaries, taxes and other employment related liabilities
• Procure goods and services, ensuring compliance with Qatar Charity and donor rules and regulations
• Maintain proper inventory records of goods and equipment owned by Qatar Charity and ensure that relevant control systems are in place and complied with
• Closely work with partner organizations’ finance teams on project financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved budgets
• Support the organization and management of statutory audits

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or business studies or management with specialization in finance or accounting 
• Two years of relevant Experience of working in finance, administration and/or procurement in a relevant field in NGOs or INGOs
• Working knowledge of Arabic, English and Nepali. 

Competencies:

• Results focus, good communication and teamwork
• Sound knowledge of accounting procedures and principles 
• Experience of using accounting software
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Support the efficient running of Qatar Charity Nepal office, help to identify needs and improve or develop systems where necessary
• Manage logistic arrangements for project activities and travel
• Ensure that organizational administrative documentation is up-to-date and in place
• Support with administrative and legal procedures
• Help to ensure finance, HR, and operations policies and procedures are available as a central resource to staff and support compliance
• Support in logistics management of training, events and monitoring visits