Samrakshak Samuha Nepal (SASANE) is a non-profit organization based in Kathmandu, Nepal formed in 2008 by women human trafficking survivors with to support and empower women survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence as well as women and girls at risk of being trafficked and re-trafficked.
SASANE is seeking for an experienced and dynamic Finance Assistant with at least 1-2 years of experience in the relevant field.

Finance Assistant

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	Accounting / Finance
Job Level	:	Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Kathmandu
Offered Salary	:	Not Disclosed
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Mar. 23, 2024 23:55 (1 year, 7 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required	:	More than or equal to 1 year
Professional Skill Required	:	Communication Time Management Recording Collaboration Attention to Detail

Other Specification

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Masters highly preferred
At least 1-2 years of prior experience
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
Familiarity with financial software and tools such as Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, or specialized ERP systems is often required.
Understanding and adherence to financial regulations and tax laws is crucial.
Effective communication skills are necessary to collaborate with colleagues, present financial information to non-finance stakeholders, and prepare written reports and documentation.
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is essential in financial record-keeping and reporting to avoid errors and discrepancies.
Finance Officers often work as part of a finance team, so the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, managers, and other departments is important.
Efficient time management skills are necessary to meet deadlines for financial reporting, audits, and other financial tasks.
Maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality is vital in handling financial data and information.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Work with the SASANE team lead on budget planning
Accurately monitor and record budget spend and ensure managers are informed about spend against agreed budgets
Work with supplier organizations to ensure the invoicing process is followed and all invoices accurately bill for work carried out
Process invoices using the Policy of the organization
In liaison with the Director of SASANE in Kathmandu, manages all key financial transactions at the central and branch organizational level
Hold regular meeting with the Project Manager and Director and report on finance and administrative matters as needed and all aspects of financial procedures and any related issues
Record expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in the books of accounts
Review payment vouchers are prepared with corresponding checks
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
Check petty cash payments and periodically reconciles petty cash balances
Ensure that the books of accounts are up to date at all times, orderly, well kept, and readily available for reference and audit, when required
Prepare the monthly project specific budget utilization in accordance in relevance to organizational procedures and policies
Prepare monthly cash requests, and promptly advises action required to cover estimated costs
Review the advance settlement and payments documents to ensure that the documents are in compliance with SASANE’s rules and regulation and make the payment
Review the travel expenses report of Staff, Partners and Government staff and make the payment
Liaise with colleagues, finance business partners and donors where necessary
Visit branch office for monitoring if necessary