MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting and finance-related discipline or partial qualification in chartered accountancy or an equivalent professional qualification. Masters preferred.
• Five (05) years of relevant experience in finance management, internal control systems, and project budgeting and monitoring.
• Familiarity with asset/inventory verification, ownership transfer, and handover processes.
• Exposure in coordinating and collaborating between the finance and program teams within an organization.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and conducting finance compliance-related training or orientation for partners and staff.
• Experience in coordinating and providing finance-related technical guidance for the planning and execution of fieldwork, workshops, and knowledge forums.
• Extensive experience in both internal and external audits, including in-depth audits.

Desirable

• Familiarity with result-based monitoring systems and a strong understanding of value for money.
• Proficiency in financial management of research projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated skills and experience in finance management, accounting, project administration, financial analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
• Proven ability to follow up on audit responses with relevant stakeholders and prepare management responses for audit findings.
• Thorough understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in conducting Internal Controlling System (ICS) assessments and risk assessments for project partners. Track record of following up on ICS action plans at the partner level.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office tools (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with relevant computer software systems, such as SAP.
• Experience collaborating with international organizations, coupled with a strong grasp of procurement, audit, taxation, and financial policies set by funders and the Government of Nepal.
• Demonstrated sincerity and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Capability to draft terms of reference for service procurement.
• Possesses facilitation, coordination, and documentation skills along with practical experience.
• Adherence to organizational values and commitment to work with professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment, demonstrating sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Sensitivity to fiduciary risks associated with development funds.
• Excellent oral and written language skills in English & Nepali, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, effective at managing multiple tasks in a timely manner and capable of working under pressure.

Benefits:

What we are offering:

This is a nationally recruited position and only candidates who are eligible to work in Nepal will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years.

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