Accounts Officer

The Finance Officer will be responsible for financial recording, processing payments and documentation ensuring compliance with FHI 360 policies and donor/government regulations using sound financial management principles. S/he will operate various financial system applications such as Global Finance and Administration System (GFAS), Digital Process Automation (DPA), etc. for recording financial transaction

Key Responsibilities

Review vouchers/invoices submitted to FHI 360 Nepal to verify items claimed are in accordance with an agreement and delivered or performed.

Payment process in DPA and GFAS.

Prepare and review wire payment details of payee in online banking system Straight to Bank (S2B).

Develop monthly and quarterly financial reports for submission to FHI 360 Asia Pacific Regional Office (APRO) & Headquarters (HQ).

Ensure proper functioning of FHI 360 GFAS accounting system and coordinates with HQ & APRO as required for ongoing updates.

Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statement and balance sheet reconciliation for the monthly closing of GFAS and upload in Share Point.

Ensure timely submission of GFAS report to HQ with all supporting documents.

Prepare weekly cash flow request and update monthly progress indicator.

Ensure timely payments and reimbursements made for consultants.

Ensure timely reimbursement for FHI 360 implementing partners agencies in accordance with FHI 360 policies and procedures.

Review travel claims for correction and verification that the claim conforms with travel authorizations and regulations regarding route, per diem, accommodation, and use of proper transportation, determining if a travel advance was issued and computing the amount due to the traveler or FHI 360 Nepal.

Assist in carrying out internal and external auditing functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business management with three years of work experience in a relevant field. Master’s degree preferable with relevant experience.

Excellent knowledge and experience with accounting and financial system.

Experience in computerized accounting system.

Experience in working effectively across various teams within the project and organization, and building and sustaining positive working relationships with NGOs, private sectors government and other stakeholders.

Proactive in managing multiple tasks, managing, and working in virtual work environment, and flexible and open for managing time for working with different teams in different time zones as needed.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, team building and management, and problem-solving skills.

Good verbal and written English and Nepali including documentation skills