Himalayan Encounters

Finance & Administration Manager

Himalayan Encounters

Finance & Administration Manager

Himalayan Encounters is the Nepal based operator for Intrepid Travel – an international Destination Management Company providing travel, tour, and trek services to businesses across the globe. The Intrepid Group is the largest Adventure Travel Company in the world with more than 800 itineraries on every continent: catering for all ages, budgets and appetites for adventure.

Finance & Administration Manager

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Basic Job Information

Job Category : Accounting / Finance
Job Level : senior
No. of Vacancy/s : [ 1 ]
Job Location : Kathmandu
Offered Salary : None
Apply Before(Deadline) : Aug. 24, 2016 00:00 (7 years, 8 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level : Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required : Not Required
Other Specification

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Job Description

REPORTING TO: General Manager
DIRECT REPORTS: Accountant, Financial & Accounting Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Finance & Admin Department

Position Purpose:

The Finance & Admin Manager is responsible for the control and management of day to day running of the financial department including: FP&A, accounting, taxation, transaction processing and administration functions of the company. The Finance & Admin Manager is also responsible for managing the Financial, System and Management Accounting function for 
PEAK DMC Nepal (Himalayan Encounters Pvt Ltd) which meets the requirements of the Board of Directors (BOD), General Manager (GM), PEAK DMC Nepal, Service Level Agreement (SLA) and other regulatory authorities within country.  As well as being responsible for the performance of the finance team, the FM will also contribute regularly to projects and the overall strategic direction of for PEAK DMC Nepal (Himalayan Encounters Pvt Ltd) by being part of the company's Management Team.  

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree level qualifications or higher CA or CPA or equivalent with 3-5 years post qualification experience 
  • Experience and knowledge of complex accounting packages 
  • Practical general finance and accounting experience in a foreign invested business 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Nepali 
  • Experience of people management 
  • Strong knowledge of Nepali taxation and fiscal regulatory systems 
  • Experience of working in an international organization is preferred 
  • Audit experience is preferred 

Other Skills & Attributes:

  • Understanding and alignment with PEAK’s culture and values
  • Practical general finance and accounting experience in Travel Industry will be an added advantage Advanced skills in Excel and financial accounting software 
  • Good commercial acumen 
  • Demonstrate leadership and ability to foster teamwork 
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy 
  • Ability to meet deadlines 
  • Ability to show initiative and communicate any relevant issues 
  • Outstanding organisational skills, tenacity and attention to detail  
  • Ability to work with new and different software 
  • Ability to be both hands on and manage a team 
  • Must be honest and trustworthy and work with integrity  

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:  

  • Good commercial acumen and business planning skills 
  • Demonstrate leadership with strong people management and ability to develop junior staff members •    Have the ability to foster teamwork 
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy 
  • Outstanding organisational skills, tenacity and attention to detail  
  • Ability to work with new and different software 
  • Act with respect and integrity 

Job Description & Annual Accountabilities

Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicators

Specific Targets

Management Reporting 

Monthly reports completed to set date

Ad hoc reports completed to agreed deadline

All tasks completed

Group Reporting

Preparation of Monthly / Quarterly and Annual

Reporting of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash flow and Group Disclosure Needs 

All tasks completed

Company tax planning 

Tax strategy developed and implemented

As required

Statutory Compliance

Monthly reports to Tax Department and government agencies

Monthly reports to Tax Department and annual financial statements are filed by

required timeframes

Corporate Governance 

 

Develop and apply appropriate corporate governance principles

As required

Maintain accurate records of accounting transactions 

Production of timely and accurate information 

 

Reporting provided in accordance with agreed timeframes

External Audit

Management of external audit process

Audit completed in accordance with group reporting requirements

Intercompany transaction processing

Accurate and timely

Material reconciliations completed and

invoices presented in accordance with SLA

Budgeting & Forecasting

 

Annual budgeting and quarterly rolling forecasting process implemented and maintained.

Completed in accordance with group requirements

Finance Team Management

 

Department goals set and met

Staff performance

Staff survey feedback

Staff development

Completed

Performance ratings of each staff 

Staff survey ratings

Training provided to each staff member per learning requirements

Business Performance Management

Development of and management of key third party supplier relationships to minimize cost of business in key financial processes (including overhead costs of banking, audit, legal, telecommunications, premises)

Relationships established and cost competitive trading terms implemented.

Asset Management

Maintain company asset inventory 

 

Accurate accounting for assets

Accurate record of assets at all times

Cost Management

Manage company overheads efficiently and support purchasing department with value for money

purchasing of direct cost of goods

High performing company P&L

Installation of Global

Accounting system 

 

Agreed accounting systems are implemented within timeframe

 

Completed within agreed time and budget

Business license Management

All business licenses up to date at all times

Maintain required business licensing to enable business continuity

HR Management

HR administration is maintained within the Administration function with support from the shared services team based in Colombo 

Up to date HR data on HRIS system

ICT Management

ICT administration is maintained within the Administration function with support from the shared services team based in Colombo and the HQ team in Melbourne

Smooth ICT Operations and performance in the local Nepal office

Key Activities to deliver Accountabilities

Accountabilities

Key Activities

Management Reporting

Production of required reports

Establish reporting requirements for PEAK DMC Nepal (Himalayan Encounters

Pvt Ltd) in accordance with the SLA and other requirements

Group Reporting

Monthly / Quarterly and Annual Reporting of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash flow and Group Disclosure Needs are produced accurately and published in accordance with group reporting needs

Company Tax Planning

Tax policy researched, documented and implemented in conjunction with tax advisers

Statutory Compliance

Financial reports for Taxation Authorities and other government Agencies are accurate and published to requested dates

Corporate Governance

 

Appropriate governance policies and procedures are documented and implemented in the company

The development, communication and enforcement of PEAK DMC’s accounting policies and procedures, and ensuring consistency of practice across the Finance & Admin team.

Acquire and maintain all necessary business licenses.

Maintain accurate records of accounting transactions 

Update, maintain and monitor financial systems for accuracy Establish and implement processes and systems

External Audit

External audit process planned and implemented with external auditors and local statutory reports are lodged by required dates

Intercompany transaction processing

Set and monitor accountabilities for staff according to SLA requirements and other requirements

Ensure accuracy and timeliness through development, coaching and support to staff

Budgeting & Forecasting

Annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes developed and implemented

Finance Team Management

 

The support and development of all staff in the Finance group, including the coordination of work conditions, workloads, recruitment, training, staff appraisals and other Human Resources issues.

Staff development, mentoring and coaching to ensure all members of the team are given opportunity to reach their potential.

Business Performance Management

The establishment and maintenance of key third party supplier relationships

Installation of Global

Accounting system 

 

Project management of accounting system changeover. Researching and implementing appropriate accounting standards and local government legislation and ensuring all requirements are met when introducing Peak Global accounting system.

Mapping exercise between Peak Global and Himalayan Encounters accounting system. 

 

Asset Management

Manage company asset records and accounting within the finance team

HR Management

Main point of contact for the shared services support team (based on Colombo). Ensure timely and accurate HR database maintenance

ICT Management

Main point of contact for the shared services support team (based on Colombo). Ensure smooth ICT operations for office.

General Business support

Undertake other tasks as required by the GM to support the general running of the business.

Remuneration & Benefits Package: Base Salary, Provident Fund, Medical Insurance, Leave package, industry benefits including an FOC trip to any of our Group Global destinations. These Benefits are governed by our employee terms and conditions and detailed policies

TO APPLY: 

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role based on the 7 criteria above to [email protected]

If you are a passionate and motivated finance professional who can lead the business finance and compliance we will welcome your application.


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