Finance & Admin Assistant

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organizations. It was established in 2005 to promote psychosocial well-being and mental health of people in conflict-affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally-appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems.

Project information:

Sports-based Mental heAlth pRomotion intervention for adolescenTs in Nepal (SMART) is a 2-year research project that aims to develop and test the feasibility and acceptability of the implementation of a sports-based mental health promotion program to promote mental wellbeing, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and emotion regulation of adolescents. The project is being implemented by TPO Nepal, under the technical and financial support of King’s College London. SMART will be implemented in selected municipalities/rural municipalities of Bardiya district of Lumbini Province.

TPO Nepal is seeking a competent, committed and result oriented candidate for the following position.

Finance & Admin Assistant

Number of vacancy – 01
Duty Location: Bardiya
Starting Date: At the earliest
Duration: 10 to 12 months

Role Purpose:

The Account Assistant is responsible for providing day to day financial and administrative support to SMART Project at TPO Nepal. S/he will be working at Bardiya office closely with Project Coordinator and have support to ensure that the TPO and Projects compliances are met. The position also requires preparing of periodic financial reports, reviewing financial reports, preparing vouchers/payments, posting financial data in accounting system (TALLY) and supporting administrative & logistic management.

Required Qualifications:

At least Bachelor’s Degree completed in Commerce, Business Administration or Studies (B.Com, BBA or BBS) with at least 1-2 years of experience in the field of financial management, monitoring and internal control procedure.

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Prepare payments, receipts of program operating expense & make vouchers of the same and enter accurate financial date in TPO accounting system (TALLY).
•  Manage all the financial transactions in computerized accounting package
• Maintain proper filing system of all financial and administrative documents, retrieving effectively for internal reviews and other proposes.
• Ensure compliance of local laws, donor’s requirements and TPO procedures.
•  Ensure that donor’s compliances are met.

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:

• Knowledge of documentation & financial data analysis, good knowledge of Microsoft Office package and Internet tools.
• Familiar with VAT and TAX system as per policies of Government of Nepal compliance rules and regulations
• Prior experience of NGO grant management will be added value.
• Familiar with accounting software.

Application Procedures:

Interested, qualified, and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with cover letter, and updated CV: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np no later than 16th February, 2023 or can drop required documents at Bardiya field office (Contact Number: 9851191011).

TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourage individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.