Finance Administration Officer,

We are seeking to recruit Finance Administration Officer for Country office Nepal, based in Kathmandu.

Oxford Policy Management (OPM) is one of the world’s leading international policy development and management organisation. We enable strategic decision-makers in the public and private sector to identify and implement sustainable solutions for reducing social and economic disadvantage in low- and middle-income countries. OPM Nepal is a part of our global strengths currently providing in-country technical assistance to the government of Nepal in health, social protection, economic policies, climate change and community development.

As an integral member of the team, the Finance and Administration Officer will act as the first port of call and provide outstanding finance and administration support to the office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support in maintaining office accounts, keeping them up-to-date on a daily basis ensuring a high degree of accuracy
• Prepare monthly accounts, bank reconciliation of all bank accounts and other monthly financial reports for OPM Kathmandu
• Assist in procurement activities for office and project commodities and ensure the activities are in line with procurement standards
• Assist the co-ordination of external auditors for the timely completion of the Audit
• Organise logistics for workshop, seminars, conference, and study tours. Arrange tickets, hotels and other logistic support to Project staff and consultants
• Maintain office documentation (programme files and relevant documents, including the filling of documents, physically and electronically)
• Review bills and expenditure for accuracy and submit summary expenditure. Check and process invoice, bills and documentation for payments
• Maintain petty cash, advance account and reconcile with staff periodically. Record tax deductions and arrange payment to Inland Revenue Department
• Prepare and maintain fix asset register and conduct physical verification on a regular basis where applicable
• Any other duties as demanded by position purpose and as assigned by Finance and Office Manager

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor level qualification in management or any bachelor degree with administrative, finance and logistics experience
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to cope with several jobs simultaneously and to agreed deadlines
• Attention to details, IT Skills (Word, excel and email/internet)
• Good interpersonal skills with excellent English, both spoken and written
• You must have a valid driving licence
• Ability to work co-operatively and confidently in a team