Finance Officer

Job ID 1374

Accounting and Finance Kathmandu, Nepal

Internal/External: Internal Only

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Heifer International Nepal 
Non-US Job Description
24 December 2024

Job Title:                                              Finance Officer

Position Number:                            TBD
New or Refill:                                     New
Core position:                                     Yes   No
Salary Grade:                                     3
Division/Dept.:                                  Programs/Asia
Dept. #/Subproject WO:                NP3170HIN200
Reports to:                                          Senior Finance Manager
Supervisor POSNO:                          222023
Supervisor RESNO/Name:            123069/Bivek Shah 
Supervision:                                       Employees  Yes   No | Volunteers   Yes   No
Location:                                              Nepal
Relocation Funds:                            Non-negotiable
Travel Required:                               Minimum 30% annually 
 
Heifer International is an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of specially-abled.
FUNCTION
Accountable to provide substantive support for financial aspects of grant funded programs/projects.  Accountable for the maintenance of a grant compliant financial management system.  Accountable to implement best-practices in grant management and compliance and perform guided assessments of controls related to project financial activities, reporting and compliance.  Accountable to monitor and facilitate control of project budgets, provide critical analysis of burn-rates to facilitate project management and change, and maintain clear communication with Programs and key implementing and/or funding partners.  Accountable to apply and reinforce application of standards, policies and procedures.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES: (including approximate percentage effort)
 
Provide support on pre- and post-award financial and accounting management to ensure compliance with donor agreements.
  • Proposal budget preparation
  • Monitor project burn-rates
  • Monitor compliance with grant agreements.
  • Support preparation of accurate and timely donor reporting, dashboards and other key donor deliverables
  • Ongoing documentation and implementation of industry standard grant management and compliance procedures
  • Preparation and maintenance of accurate and timely periodic reporting, dashboards and other key deliverables to senior management
  • Regular and timely expenditure review
  • Support processes for project budgeting and reforecasting
  • Monitor donor agreement reporting dates and respond to compliance inquiries related to donor request.
 
Implement regulatory and organizational compliance of project financial activities within the country program offices and support the consolidation of financial statements.
  • Implement country systems and procedures for transparent accounting, financial management and reporting.
  • Perform internal reviews to eliminate or reduce fraud opportunities, performing assurance and monitoring procedures.
  • Facilitate work related to independent external audits and other agreed-upon procedures as assigned, including auditor scheduling and communications, financial information requests, internal control questionnaires and follow-up 
May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%)
  • Assist finance staff in other regional offices as needed.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university in Business Administration, Business Studies, or related field plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar context is required. 
  • Practical experience in various aspects of accounting principles and practices with a good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Basic understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and the environment
  • Strong skills in budgeting and reporting, and the ability to analyze and interpret financial reports
  • Computer proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail and internet (Microsoft preferred)
  • Proficient in English, both spoken and written 

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: 

  • Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity. 
  • Willingness to work flexibly outside normal working hours. 
  • Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation. 
  • Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues, potential donors, and the general public. 
  • Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting; may work at a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision. 
  • Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner. 
  • Ability to work with sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity 

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