Accounts and Administrative Officer (Closed)

A recently established and rapidly growing Kathmandu-based research organization wants to recruit an Accounts and Administrative Officer. We provide exciting opportunities for growth and professional development within our research environment and international networking experience.
Responsibilities

  • Maintain office accounts in accordance with organizational policies and prevalent government laws, especially related to Value Added Tax.
  • Record and analyze financial data and information and produce periodic financial reports and forecasts, including trial balance, profit and loss account, etc.
  • Ensure that all necessary documents are maintained in preparation for audit at any time.
  • Reconcile bank statements, and maintain petty cash.
  • Provide administrative support and handle office communications – telephone and mail.
  • Manage office logistics and maintain office library and filing.
  • Undertake other activities as assigned by the Director.
  • Minimum qualification and skills
  • Minimum BBA/BBS with accounts major.
  • Good command in MS office; knowledge of excel-based accounting is a must. Knowledge of accounting software will be added advantage.
  • Good knowledge of audit requirements and VAT regulations of Nepal.
  • Excellent communication skills in written and oral in Nepali and English languages.

This position is reserved for female candidates, below 35 years of age. Please e-mail your updated CV and a cover letter by outlining your (a) capacity, (b) reasons for applying for this job, and (c) expected salary by 30th June, 2011 to: sias-info@sias-southasia.org. Short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview by the first week of July.

Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.