Job Vacancy for Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Department: Finance Department
Location: UWS Nepal Office, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu
Remuneration: Negotiable

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

Oversee UWS Nepal's financial management in accordance with the strategic goals established by the country team.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, SOPs, and applicable government laws and regulations.
Manage fund flows across UWS cost centres and programmes, ensuring alignment with budgets, accounts, and contractual agreements.
Review and submit consolidated budgets, cash requests, and financial reports for Nepal projects in a timely manner.
Develop, monitor, and revise budgets to ensure cost efficiency and proper allocation of shared costs.
Track project/programme budgets and expenditures, providing compliance oversight and performance analysis, including recommendations for budget adjustments.
Prepare consolidated budgets for proposals and new programmes.
As a super user of the UWS accounting system, oversee monthly reporting, reconciliations, and accuracy.
Implement and monitor UWS internal control mechanisms, addressing any irregularities.
Manage the auditing process, including tendering, review of statements, and execution of recommendations.
Contribute to annual and quarterly programme progress reports.
Administer bank accounts, ensure proper cash and bank payments, and oversee account creation/closure as needed.
Prepare and submit accurate tax declarations within deadlines.
Coordinate with UWS HQ to ensure funds are used per approved budgets and project provisions.
Support the Anchor budget process and grant allocations in collaboration with HQ.
Actively engage in UWS financial development and participate in HQ finance meetings.

Capacity Building

Identify capacity development needs and lead training for finance, admin, and HR staff.
Support implementing partners in enhancing financial systems and control mechanisms, and follow up on audit recommendations.

Human Resources (HR)

Supervise staff performance, delegating tasks, and ensuring priority alignment.
Collaborate with the Country Director to manage job descriptions, contracts, salaries, insurance, registrations, tax payments, and leave records.
Recruit local finance/admin staff as needed.
Conduct annual appraisals and create HR development plans with the Country Director.
Ensure compliance with national and international labour, tax, visa, and permit regulations.

Other Responsibilities

Actively participate in staff meetings and take on tasks assigned by the Country Director.
Prepare annual budget forecasts and support UK audits.
Generate periodic financial performance reports for HQ review.
Assist in KPI reporting and other responsibilities requested by HQ.

Candidate Specifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Finance, Accounting, Management, or Economics.
At least 3 years of managerial experience in finance and accounting.
Experience in the non-profit sector is highly desirable.

Desired Skills & Competencies

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.
Expertise in financial analytics and reporting.
Experience in capacity building for finance and non-finance staff.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Prior experience in an international organisation is preferred.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your CV (maximum 2 pages) and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) to info.nepal@uwsglobal.net by 5 pm on 27 January 2025. Include the names, positions, organisations, and contact details of two referees, one being your current or most recent employer. References will only be contacted with your permission.

Equal Opportunity Employer: UWS Nepal encourages applications from all eligible candidates with the right to work in Nepal. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, all applicants must undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check before employment.

UWS Nepal is committed to safeguarding children and upholding safe recruitment practices.