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.
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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) |
Education Level | : | Graduate (Masters) |
Experience Required | : | Not Required |
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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:
Other Skills & Attributes:
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
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.
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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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