Type: Full time Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent Experience: Minimum one year of practice preferred Application Deadline: January 21, 2021
The Oda Foundation, in tandem with local leaders, private partners and government support, develops integrative community development solutions for some of Nepal's most geographically isolated communities. Headquartered in the district of Kalikot, the foundation has worked on healthcare, education and women empowerment initiatives in Mahabai Rural Municipality and more recently expanded to agriculture and livelihood initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities of the employee
Key responsibilities include:
Bringing enthusiasm to a predominantly local, but also international team
Manage all accounting transactions
Manage balance sheets and publish financial statements in time
Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Ensure timely payments
Coordinate the audit of financial transactions and documents
Manage the transition of the organization towards digitizing accounting data and systems
Supporting Oda Foundation’s new initiatives like the Women’s Cooperative as well as Karnali Ratn - a social business - in book-keeping and setting up their accounting systems
Competence to demonstrate
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in the related field
Knowledge and experience of accounting systems
Competent in use of Microsoft Office and Internet
A desire to work in a rural and limited resource setting
Strong communication and good time management skills
A positive attitude with a proven track record for being a team player
A strong work ethic and a desire to engage in rural community development
Respectful mindset towards living and working conditions in Kalikot
A strong understanding of the importance in building local talent and local capacity
The ability to abide by Oda Foundation Values
A year of experience preferred
Working Arrangement
Workstation is Mahabai Rural Municipality, Kalikot
Daily meal on campus and most of housing - in case of non-local staff - will be provided by the office
Reporting Line
The Finance Officer will directly report to the Chairman and COO for finance related matters and Chief of Staff for general administration
Salary and benefits
Salary and benefits are negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Oda Values
All All employees, fellows, volunteers & guests will be expected to uphold Oda values in their words, actions and behaviours. Failure to uphold Oda values will result in disciplinary action.
Care and Compassion
We will demonstrate our compassion and caring through our action and words
We will take time to ensure each person feels listened to, secure, understood and is treated compassionately
We will be approachable and contribute to creating a calm and friendly atmosphere
We will provide a safe and caring setting for patients and staff, and an efficient, effective experience
We will meet people's needs for information and involvement
We will be considerate, calm and proactive in solving problems.
We will not be aggressive or passive aggressive to anyone.
Respect, Dignity & Justice
We will demonstrate respect for all staff through our words and actions.
We will all follow Oda rules, policies and procedures.
We will accept fair and equitable punishment for all.
We will be polite and courteous in our communications and actions
We will demonstrate respect for dignity, choice, privacy and confidentiality
We will recognise and value uniqueness, diversity and different cultures.
We will be sincere, honest and constructive in giving, and open to receiving, feedback
We maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
Effectiveness
We will demonstrate a commitment to doing our best
We will be proactive in problem solving and above all, our work commitment
We will be responsible and reflect on our actions
We will be accountable for our actions
We will focus on our work and practice time management by meeting all proposed deadlines.
We will encourage and explore ideas for improvement, innovation and creativity.
We will seek out opportunities to enhance our skills and expertise
We will work together to achieve high quality services
We will use our knowledge and enthusiasm to implement positive change and overcome challenges
Teamwork & Communication
We will understand and value each other's role and contribution
We will be fair, thoughtful, welcoming and kind to colleagues, fellows and guests.
We will communicate with each other and express our successes and our concerns.
We will offer support and encouragement to others
We will maximise each other's potential and contribution through shared learning and development
We will recognise, share and celebrate our successes, big and small
We will practice coordination and collaboration interdepartmentally
We will have a positive outlook and motivation
We will demonstrate commitment to the Oda foundation, patients, staff and our guests.
Honesty and Responsibility
We will build trust by displaying transparency and doing what we say we will do
We will commit to doing what is right
We will welcome feedback as a means of informing improvements
We will use our resources and each other's time efficiently and wisely
We will maintain and enhance public confidence in our service
