Position No.: 1
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal Division: International Health (IHD)
Contract: Strengthening Systems for Better Health
Supervisor: Finance and Administrative Director

Under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Director, the Finance Manager provides a wide range of administrative and financial support to the project.

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Assist the F&A Director and Accountant with the timely submission of the ROV in accordance with Abt Associates procedures and policies.
• Scan and upload all financial documents into Abt’s web based accounting software, ISMS
• Assists the F&A Director and Accountant with a preparation of payment vouchers and corresponding checks.
• Assists the F&A Director and Accountant with the review of invoices and expense reports before payment and following up with vendors and staff to gather back up documentation.
• Provide office administrative support including organization and facilitation for internal meetings, drafting agendas, and taking minutes;
• Maintain hard copy and electronic versions of a project archive, including contract and subcontract documents, client approvals, consultant documents, travel files, procurement files, project deliverables, project reports, and minutes of meetings. Be a focal person leading regular financial meetings with
• partners.
• Manage and document correspondences between project offices, the home office, the client, other partners, and stakeholders.
• Assist the F&A Director being a focal person for any internal and/or external audits.
• Assist staff in the process of completing Timesheets and completing Advance and Travel Expense Reports.
• Assist in preparation of Annual Inventory and Tax reports and Quarterly Accruals reporting to USAID.
• Make logistical arrangements for project staff traveling outside their region or for international visitors as needed.

Qualification requirements include the following:

• 6+ years of experience and a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Business, or other relevant field and Master Degree and prior experience in office administration (desirable).
• Knowledge and experience with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other data processing and graphical presentation software.
• Experience of working on accounting software.
• Ability to assess problems and develop solutions.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills and excellent organization skills.
• Preference for candidates who have experience that relates to USAID-funded projects or other international development experience.
• Fluency in English