PROJECT DESCRIPTION

USAID Trade and Competitiveness Activity is a five-year project to increase Nepali private sector participation in targeted global value chains by making them competitive, resilient, and sustainable. The Activity will chart a new growth path for private companies by supporting them to capitalize on global opportunities – targeting quality and high value exports (of products and services). It aims to foster sustainable growth, in selected value chains, by incentivizing actors (both private and public) through investments, innovations, employment, and a business enabling environment to expand their integration into the global market. The Activity is working to achieve the goal through the following objectives:

• To increase access to market-based financial and non-financial services.
• To increase productivity in sectors with high growth and employment potential; and
• To improve the investment climate and business enabling environment, for targeted sectors.

We are seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of the Finance Assistant as a consultant in Kathmandu. The consultancy will be for a period of performance of six (6) months with a level of effort of 90 days.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this consultancy is to provide support to the Finance Unit in the day-to-day tasks and activities related to finance under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager (FM). The consultant, will also be responsible for preparing payment requests, verifying and validating documents and invoices, and supporting with financial data entry into Deloitte’s accounting system.

The consultant will report directly to the Finance Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support with the management and monitoring of all local financial transactions in adherence with standard established field financial management processes and procedures, and chart of accounts.
• Assist in ensuring that all financial records and backup documentation are saved daily/monthly on the server and ensure they are readily available for audits and monthly financial reporting.
• Responsible for verifying financial backups as well as other documents from vendors and subcontractors prior to payment and financial reporting.
• Responsible for tracking recurring vendor and subcontractor payments with all supporting documents, including bank and tax information.
• Support with record tracking and reconciliation of VAT on monthly basis.
• Assist the management Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) implementation and filing requirements, including timely filing with local government.
• Assist with field-based travel expense reconciliation and reporting (advances, reimbursements, requests) ensuring adherence to Deloitte and USAID rules and regulations.
• Provide support for audits as advised by the FM.
• Carry out any other related responsibilities assigned by the FM and DFAC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Intermediate Degree, Bachelor’s degree in Operational Management, Business Administration, Finance, or any related field preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in finance within the donor-contractor industry; USAID experience is strongly preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken Nepali and English.
• Demonstrated track record in ethics, integrity and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive data and information.
• Sound computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office® applications, Excel, and Word.

Location: Kathmandu, with travel to other locations of the country as required. Note that Deloitte Consulting Overseas Projects, LLC will reimburse for lodging and transportation based on actuals for required field visits outside of homebase.

Please ensure resume/application DOES NOT INCLUDE personal information such as gender, age, marital status, ethnicity, religion. We are an equal opportunity employer.