Accountant

Job Description

Shilu Kunda Saving and Credit Cooperative Limited is a member-owned financial cooperative committed to promoting savings, providing accessible credit, and supporting the economic well-being of its members. Guided by the principles of transparency, accountability, and member service, the cooperative is strengthening its finance team to maintain high standards of financial management and reporting.

Job Overview

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records and ensuring the integrity of the cooperative’s accounts. The role contributes directly to reliable financial reporting, strong internal financial controls, and the smooth day-to-day operations of the cooperative. The Accountant will also help the cooperative meet its audit, statutory, and regulatory reporting obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and financial records in line with the cooperative’s accounting policies and applicable standards.
• Record daily financial transactions, including receipts, payments, and journal entries.
• Prepare vouchers, ledgers, cashbooks, bankbooks, and periodic reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flows, bank balances, and financial transactions, and report discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Maintain accurate records of members’ savings, deposits, loans, repayments, interest, and related transactions, as applicable to the cooperative’s accounting system.
• Assist in loan accounting, interest calculation, overdue-loan reporting, and reconciliation of loan records.
• Support budgeting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Assist with tax calculations, TDS, applicable tax filings, and statutory documentation in accordance with prevailing Nepalese laws, under the direction of management and, where required, authorized professionals.
• Coordinate with auditors and prepare supporting documents for internal and external audits.
• Maintain proper documentation, financial controls, and audit trails.
• Protect the confidentiality of financial and member information.
• Support compliance with applicable cooperative laws, regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
• Perform other relevant accounting duties assigned by management.

Job Specification

Required Qualifications and Experience (Essential)

• Completed a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Management, Commerce, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, preferably in a savings and credit cooperative, financial institution, or similar organization.

Required Technical Skills

• Practical knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
• Experience in financial reporting and bank reconciliation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Working knowledge of accounting software; experience with cooperative accounting software [specify the software used, if applicable] is an advantage.
• Familiarity with relevant tax procedures in Nepal, including TDS.

Core Competencies

• Numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Integrity, accountability, and discretion with confidential information
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Time management and the ability to meet reporting deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Teamwork and a member-service mindset

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Required Skills

• Accounting
• Tally Accounting Software
• VAT (Value Added Tax)
• Cost Accounting
• Tax Accounting
• Reconciliations
• MS Excel

About the Company

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