Finance & Administration Manager

Job Description

Finance & Administration Manager, Hamro Samman Program, Nepal

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Finance & Administration Manager for a USAID-funded Hamro Samman program to counter trafficking in persons (TIP) in Nepal. The program will seek to strengthen the national and local government efforts to combat TIP, improve CSO advocacy, and increase private sector partnerships to assist survivors and those at-risk of human trafficking. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. 

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Finance & Administration Manager (F&A), Hamro Samman program
LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal
DEPARTMENT: Civil Society & Education
REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, Nepal CTIP

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance & Administration Manager (F&A) will be responsible overseeing all financial accounting and general office services. The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The F&A Manager will be responsible for maintaining Winrock’s financial integrity, preparing all financial reports efficiently and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Nepali regulations, Winrock policies and procedures, and donor requirements throughout the life of the project. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the accounting, finance and administration components of the program, including petty cash funds and office finance, accounting and administrative activities
• Ensure consistency with Winrock standard operating procedures, policies and accounting principles
• Develop procedures for monitoring and analyzing project budgets, which allow accurate projection of expenditures and comparisons of actual and budgeted spending
• Coordinate monthly requests for funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations
• Coordinate and oversee program tending and procurement activities in country
• Advise project staff on financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports
• Review and approve all vouchers prepared by the accountant (disbursement, receipt and general journal vouchers) for expenditures and ensures that expenses are reasonable, allowable and allocable to the project
• Oversee payroll procedures for national staff, administer payroll, and monitor employee time keeping
• Implement office administrative and personnel systems
• Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of funds and sub awards/contracts
• Supervise project staff and consultants working on finance and administration for the project
• Monitor partners’ management of funds
• Maintain financial files and support audits

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Technical: A minimum of 7 years’ progressive financial management and grants management experience on international development projects in Nepal

Management

Experience:

• Experience managing international projects to the highest ethical standards
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative skills in the management of complex, multi-activity programming, on time and on budget

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of Nepali accounting and labor rules and requirements
• Demonstrated working knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Nepali and English
• Strong computer skills, especially with accounting software such as Quickbooks, spreadsheets, and financial analysis
• Willingness to travel frequently

Women, people with disabilities and those belonging to discriminated groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

All employees should adhere to USAID and Winrock International’s code of ethics, and specifically child safeguarding and trafficking in persons provisions covered in the project agreement.

Apply Instructions

SALARY:

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Hamro Samman F& A Manager to Hamro.Samman@winrock.org by January 12, 2018. Qualified Nepali nationals and other nationalities, especially those residing in Nepal are strongly encouraged to apply.

Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

EEOE/AA.

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