Reports to: CEO

Job Purpose: To establish and maintain finance and admin function at Teach for Nepal and develop capacity in the office to efficiently carry out these functions.

Key Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Financial Management:

• Effective implementation of financial management system at Teach for Nepal (TFN)
  
• Manage all aspects of the Finance including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Account Payable,
  
• Accounts Receivable, Petty Cash, Bank Reconciliation etc
  
• Timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in line with organizational vision.
  
• Develop and maintain payroll systems for salary payments
  
• Prepare monthly financial statements, manage accounts, and cash flows
  
• Prepare and annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
  
• Maintain appropriate control to ensure costs are within budget levels
  
• Implement internal controls to protect and safeguard organization’s assets
  
• Ensure timely payments of tax obligations
  
• Produce reports and analysis as per funding partner’s guidelines
  
• Liaison with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, insurers and statutory bodies
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Support program staff and program activities such as recruitment, selection, training, and placement team when required.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates deep commitment to and understanding of TFN’s mission and program model
  
• Thrives in results-oriented and fast-paced environment
  
• Operates with high level of accountability and optimism
  
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – ability to work in team
  
• Ability to construct and dissect financial statements
  
• High level of attention to detail required to ensure report accuracy
  
• Logical and methodical thinking required to design and improve financial processes
  
• Strong numerical and analytical skill required
  
• Knowledge and familiarity of financial management system. Experience working with accounting software

Candidate Requirement:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Masters Degree preferred)
  
• Three years of fulltime experience in accounting or finance/admin, ideally in development sector
  
• Understanding of Nepalese financial rules and regulation including tax policies
  
• Strong speaking and writing skills in both Nepali and English Languages
  
• Strong computer competency including Word and Excel
  

Location: The position is based Kathmandu Valley

Salary: Based on Teach for Nepal policies and commensurate with experience. Teach For Nepal offers competitive salary and benefits comparable to local non-government organizations.