Accountant

SOS Children’s Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health, and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people in alliance with a wide range of partners. We offer a secure and friendly working environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children with a zero-tolerance policy in this regard. We are also dedicated to providing a safe environment for colleagues, children, young people, and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relationships are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness of our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now seeking an interested and qualified individual for the position of accountant at Small Group Homes Pokhara.

Accountant – 1 (Full-time)

The accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial discipline through a proper accounting system, safeguarding assets, and ensuring an effective internal control system. S/he will be required to prepare financial reports and presentations, manage day-to-day financial transactions and correspondence, and conduct a realistic analysis of annual budget forecasts, including controlling and monitoring the budget.

Qualification, experience and skills:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Management with a specialisation in Finance or Accounting, achieving at least a second division or its equivalent, and possessing at least one year of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of government regulations related to procurement, taxes, and the accounting system of Nepal will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Nepali, along with proficiency in computer applications. Communication skills in Tibetan would be an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Experience working with children and young people will be an added advantage.
• Preference will be given to candidates holding a valid two-wheeler license.

For the above-mentioned position, the candidate must be a Nepali citizen and under 35 years of age.

Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates (including equivalence from relevant government agencies if studied outside Nepal), a Copy of Citizenship Certificate, a passport-sized photo, and the Employment Application Form. (Mandatory document to be downloaded from Employment Application Form) by 5:00 pm, 13 February 2025 to:

SOS Children’s Village Pokhara

E-mail: cv.pokhara@sosnepal.org.np

Phone: 061- 450446

SOS Children’s Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and therefore encourages women, people with disabilities, people of ethnic minorities and marginalised communities to apply.