Vacancy Announcement from CREASION
Finance Officer
Center for Research and Sustainable Development Nepal (CREASION) is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 2005. Since it was founded, CREASION has been a leader in environmental protection in Nepal through recycling, research, emergency response, grass-roots and circular economy related interventions. CREASION also houses innovative, impact-based projects as well as a learning center for youth. CREASION’s work is majorly centered around four thematic areas; Environment and Sustainability, Disaster Risk Reduction, Education and Advocacy, and Youth and Volunteerism.
Details / requirements:
The Finance Officer is responsible for the overall financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and internal control and compliance of the organization. Also, he/ she will be responsible for financial reporting to management and the board of directors, as well as complying with organization and government rules and regulations. Additionally, the Finance Officer will overview effective risk management and planning the organization’s financial strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES
- Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the organization’s financial strategy
- Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as its proper reporting
- Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day book-keeping and accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization
- Ensure proper financial documentation for tax, audit and financial reporting purpose with proven track record of better coordination and compliance with governmental and non-governmental organizations
- Coordinate internal and external financial audit requirements from independent auditors and auditors assigned from the donor agencies
- Coordinate with HR, Operations unit and supporting staff to comply with the external service provider needs in terms of payroll, benefits, recruitment etc.
- Implement and timely update/upgrade the financial policies, procedures and directives and internal control mechanism of the organization in coordination with the senior managers
- Cross verifies (compliance and relevancy) all financial transactions done by project staff to meet the requirements of the organization and the donors
- Monitor financial performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, management team, and rest of organization.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of five years of professional experience in business accounting, or finance. (Master’s degree would be the added advantage for this position)
- Informed about industry trends, financial regulations, tax planning, financial management and documentation and best practices to make sound financial decisions
- Strong accounting software skills; experience with SaaS business models will be prioritized
- Exceptional leadership, time management, resource allocation, and facilitation skill
- Ready to travel frequently and perform field work whenever necessary.
- Excellent command over spoken Nepali and English languages.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Develop core values of Compassion, Playfulness and Entrepreneurship
- Competitive compensation to the deserving candidates
- Wide exposure in sustainable development fundamental and its financial complements
- Medical Insurance and Accidental insurance Coverage
- Environment for overall growth in career with necessary training and development
TO APPLY:
Submit an updated CV and Cover Letter to jobs@creasion.org before 30th September 2024.
Call: 01-4540085 or 4520784 for other required information.
