Practical Action Vacancy for Finance Officer
Finance Officer
Location: Kathmandu
We are looking for a competent Finance Officer to provide support to the PAC Business Head in decision making relating to finances and contracts of Nepal. S/he is responsible to advise in contract financial negotiation and support in preparing financial proposal; be the focal person for PAC Nepal for all financial issues; issue invoice timely and prepare financial reports following milestone of the contracts; forecast the financial position of the PAC Nepal and maintain Cash Flow and ensure legal and audit compliance are met.
About you
You have experience in finance and contract management, with a sound understanding of relevant theme. You possess strong computing skills and proficiency in accounting software. Additionally, you demonstrate a genuine willingness and enthusiasm for working with rural and vulnerable communities in remote areas of the country. You thrive in a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural team environment. You have excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills, with fluency in both English and Nepali.
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
In addition, we offer the following benefits in addition to the Social Security Fund benefits in Nepal:
- Annual holiday entitlement is 18 days in addition to public holidays
- Agile working arrangements
- Baby care room, flexible lactating hours for new mothers and appropriate arrangement for childminders
About us
Practical Action is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big – bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
Additional information
We treat all applications for employment fairly regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
To ensure that Practical Action meets its obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to posts within Practical Action will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks will be conducted for all roles.
The successful applicant must already have the right to both live and work in Nepal and should be willing and able to travel.
Closing date for applications: 5 February 2025
Submit a cover letter along with the duly filled standard application form to hr@practicalaction.org.np
Supporting documents
Job Profile PAC Finance Officer
To Apply Visit: practicalaction.org