Shanta Foundation Nepal

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Finance Officer

Views: 1276|Published on: Jan 23, 2026

Accounting / Finance

Mid Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: More than 5 years|

NRs. 37,000 - 47,000 Monthly

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

Shanta Foundation (SF) Finance & Admin Team, Program Team, Procurement Committee, Consortium and Implementing Partners, and Senior Management Team (as relevant).

Primary purpose of the position:

The Finance Officer oversees the overall financial management of the “Voices of Change: Building Futures Through Creativity, Identity, and Action in Nepal”project funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by three consortium partners.

The role ensures efficient planning, monitoring, reporting, and compliance in line with SF policies, EU regulations, and national regulations. It includes maintaining accurate financial records, supporting budget planning and revisions, ensuring compliant financial reporting, transparent grant disbursement, monitoring, documentation, and providing financial guidance to consortium partners.

Function/Unit: Finance and Administration Unit of Shanta Foundation

Position: Fixed term / Full time (01.02.2026 – 31.12.2026) (With possibility of extension)

Supervisor: Finance and Administration Manager

Other reporting responsibilities and internal cooperation parties:

Main Tasks

Accounting, Budgeting and Finance:

Ensure finances align with consortium partner plans, SF and EU regulations, and project work plans
Assist with annual and periodic budget development, revision, and consolidation
Oversee daily financial transactions ensuring accuracy, authorization, and documentation
Prepare cash-flow planning and forecasts
Monitor expenditures and provide monthly financial reviews
Prepare EU project financial reports with the Finance Coordinator and Manager
Ensure accurate coding, posting, and uploading of transactions in SF systems
Prepare bank reconciliations, cash counts, and supporting schedules
Process reimbursements and advances
Support year-end closing and reporting deadlines

Compliance & Internal Controls:

Ensure compliance with national laws, SF policies, and EU requirements
Support internal and external audits
Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation
Support implementation of internal control measures
Improve risk mitigation mechanisms
Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) Grant Administration:
Oversee the full FSTP grant cycle in line with SF and EU regulations
Ensure timely grant disbursement
Review grantee financial reports and documentation
Monitor grantee finances and provide capacity support

Coordination and Assistance:

Provide ongoing financial advice to consortium partners
Lead financial coordination meetings
Update partners on EU compliance standards
Support financial monitoring visits
Code of Conduct & Safeguarding:
Ensure compliance with code of conduct, safeguarding, and anti-corruption policies
Promote ethical and transparent financial practices

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Under Graduate (Bachelor)

Required Experience:More than 5 years

Other Specification

Competence, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years relevant financial management experience (INGO preferred)
EU-funded project experience is an asset
Strong knowledge of internal controls, compliance, and accounting principles
Advanced Excel and accounting software skills (Unit 4 preferred)
Strong analytical, organizational, and ethical skills
Fluent in written and spoken English (Nepali required)

Interaction Required:

Communication with SF teams and consortium partners, including banks, tax authorities, auditors, suppliers, stakeholders, and visitors.

Representation and Substitution:

Attend forums and activities to represent Shanta Foundation.

Skills Required

Required skills for this job

Team Management

Costing

Reliability

Payroll Management

Rate Analysis

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:NRs. 37,000 - 47,000 Monthly

Applying Procedure

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Apply Before: Feb 07, 2026

About the organization

Shanta Foundation Nepal

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Kathmandu - 3

The Shanta Foundation, established by Shanta Nepali, is committed to empowering marginalized communities, especially women, through storytelling and creative practices.

With a focus on social issues such as education, health, sustainability, and justice, this group utilizes the arts to bridge gaps, inspire change, and promote a more inclusive society.