The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal

The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) is a Government of Nepal (GON) agency formed under the Development Board Act 2013 BS (1956 AD) in order to manage a USD 697 million infrastructure program. The program is co-funded by the US Government's Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact grant of USD 500 million and the GON's contribution of USD 197 million. The program aims to increase the availability and reliability of electricity, maintain road quality and facilitate power trade between Nepal and the region to help spur investments and accelerate economic growth. The Electricity Transmission Project, a national pride project, and the Road Maintenance Project are two projects under the program. MCA-Nepal invites application for the following position:

Position:  Internal Control/Compliance Specialist ( position based in Kathmandu)

The Internal Control/Compliance (ICC) Specialist supports the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to carry out tasks on internal compliance, internal control, audit planning, and risk management.

Required Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum) from a recognized institution in the following or equivalent fields: Accounting, Banking & Finance, Commerce, Finance, Financial Control, Business Administration, Business Management, General Management, Economics. CA or CPA certificate is a plus.
• At least five (5) years of progressive professional experience in managing finance functions, preferably in international development, donor or governmental organizations.
• Knowledgeable about taxation issues especially relevant to projects.
• Excellent command of English and Nepali languages, both written and spoken.