Finance Officer

At Our Sansar, a charity working in Madhesh Pradesh, we are looking for a full time Finance Officer to join our team. The role will be based in Birgunj, Janakpur or can be remote with travel to the projects on a regular basis.

Finance Officer will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations to support Our Sansar’s programmes. The role includes preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, managing financial statements and reports, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and local regulations. The Finance Officer will oversee budgeting and expenditure tracking, monitor cash flow, assist with audits, and support financial planning for ongoing and new initiatives. The role also involves coordinating with project teams to provide financial analysis, responding to finance-related inquiries, and clearly communicating financial information to management and stakeholders.

Main responsibilities

Daily checks of the expenditure and relevant documentation

Monthly TDSs payments

Preparation quarterly and annual reports for the Social Welfare Council

Monthly bank reconciliation and reporting

Preparation of finance reports for the donors when needed

Assistance with audits

Qualifications

Strong Finance and Analytical Skills to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making

Experience in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting to maintain accurate records and prepare periodic reports

Effective Communication skills

Relevant experience in NGO/non-profit finance, grant management, or donor-funded projects

Experience preparing reports for and working with Social Welfare Council is a must

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are an advantage

Proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills

Ability to work ethically and transparently, with a commitment to safeguarding and the organisation’s mission

Proficiency in English and Nepali

Salary and benefits

40,000 NPR a month, accommodation if working in Birgunj or Janakpur, health insurance

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience fit the job description to [email protected]. Please note that applications with no cover letter will not be considered.

Please note, due to the amount of applications we receive we are only able to respond to the shortlisted candidates.