The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is a regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Mountains are important global ecosystems facing especially rapid socioeconomic and environmental changes, particularly the impacts of climate change. Our aim is to influence policy and practices to meet environmental and livelihood challenges emerging in the HKH region.
Job Position: Finance Assistant
No. of vacancy: 1
Job Location: Kathmandu
Deadline to apply: May 19, 2013
Educational Description
-Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, or Commerce
Job Specification
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, or Commerce
- At least two years of experience in a related field
- Demonstrated computing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Good knowledge of computer-based accounting systems – knowledge of Navision or another ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system preferred
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, and in close collaboration with other staff in the division, the Finance Assistant will be perform the following tasks:
- Assist in the timely filing of vouchers and receipts in chronological order
- Sort vouchers into separate files as needed during special audits of various projects
- Logistic support (e.g., faxing, photocopying and scanning documents, taking care of vouchers prepared by the division, etc.)
- Prepare the list of cheques and issue cheques to vendors, suppliers and staff
- Coordinate with the bank transit teller twice a week
- Process petty bills forwarded from different units
- Perform other related duties as required and as may be requested by the Senior Finance Officer
Other Specific Requirements
Additional Competencies and Skills
- Self management: Ability to manage own time and prioritize work effectively.
- Social/team competency: Ability to work smoothly and effectively with others in a team to establish constructive ideas or solutions that meet organizational objectives; comfortable in multicultural settings.
- Communication skills: Excellent written and oral English communication skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues on operational issues.
- Results orientation : Proactive approach to ensuring the smooth organization of internal processes; ability to work independently with a strong sense of initiative, discipline, and self-motivation.
- Flexibility and innovation: Ability to easily adapt to changing contexts, technologies, and approaches; ability to make improvements in own work area.
Applicants are requested to apply online by 19 May 2013 through ICIMOD's online application system: www.icimod.org/vacancies.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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