Finance Assistant

Swisscontact, established in 1959 in Switzerland, is a leading partner organisation for the implementation of international development projects. The organisation promotes inclusive economic, social, and ecological development to make an effective contribution towards sustainable and widespread prosperity in developing and emerging economies. It strengthens the competencies of people, improving their employability, increases the competitiveness of enterprises, growing their business, and fosters social and economic systems, promoting inclusive development.

Swisscontact, registered as an International Non-Governmental Organisation in Nepal, has been operating in Nepal since 1991. Currently, Swisscontact in Nepal has six development programmes across all seven provinces.

The Municipal Revenue Enhancement Project (MunRev) is a bilateral initiative of the Governments of Nepal and Switzerland, implemented by the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoLMCFAGA) and selected 12 partner municipalities of Koshi and Bagmati Provinces, with technical assistance from Swisscontact in Nepal. MunRev supports local governments to strengthen own-source revenue and tax compliance, improve inclusive and transparent public service delivery, and foster cross-government learning for better-informed fiscal policy, with gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) mainstreamed throughout. Through these efforts, the project aims to enhance the fiscal capacity of local governments and improve services for all citizens, including women and disadvantaged groups.

Posiiton: Finance Assistant
Location: Biratnagar, Project Support Unit (PSU)
Reports to: Finance Officer
Time: 100% (8 hours a day and 5 days a week)
Duration: One year initially, with the possibility of an extension

Purpose of the Job

Under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will support for smooth functioning of dayto-day financial operations of the project in accordance with Swisscontact’s rules and regulations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1.Compliance with policies, rules/regulations, and guidelines

Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines of Swisscontact in Nepal (Country Manual for Business Administration, Code of Conduct Against Corruption, Conflict of Interest, Basic Operating Guideline (BoG), Local Security Management Plan, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Guideline and other specific policies guidelines and manuals applicable for the MunRev).

2. Management of day – to – day Financial Work

•  Verify payment requests, invoices, travel claims, and supporting documents for accuracy and compliance.
•  Process and monitor staff advances, settlements, and reimbursements in a timely manner.
• Ensure financial documents are complete, properly filed, and comply with organizational and donor requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and month-end documentation.
• Perform and support bank reconciliations, reporting any discrepancies to the supervisor.
•  Coordinate field payments and ensure proper supporting documents are obtained when required.
•  Assist with audit preparations and financial record management.
•  Support in carry out the VAT refund process in a timely manner and ensure monthly VAT reconciliation.
•  Perform other finance and administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor.
•  Assist in making bank, tax and other deposits/payments.
•  Assist in scanning, photocopying and binding documents upon request.
•  Assists in preparation of routine correspondence relating to bank transfers, approval of program activities, training courses and meetings etc.
•  Maintain proper documentation and filing of all financial documents, monitoring and records compatible with standard accounting practice.
•  Ensure bank signatories are up to date.
•  Proactively seek and contribute to inter-program collaboration with other in-house programs of Swisscontact Nepal whereas possible.
•  Perform other office duties as assigned by the Finance Officer and superiors.

Qualifications and Competencies

•  Must be complected Higher Secondary Education (+2 level) in Management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.
•  At least two years of work experience in the development sector (NGO/INGOs).
•  Computer knowledge of MS-office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.) package.
•  Good team player and able to work in a diversified team, gender and social inclusion.
•  Able to work under pressure, short deadlines.
•  Good communication skills in both English and Nepali (verbal and written).

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Work Force Diversity (WFD).

Swisscontact and the Municipal Revenue Enhancement Project (MunRev) value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equal, and non-discriminatory working environment. The organization promotes GESI and embraces WFD. The position holder is responsible for applying, promoting, and safeguarding these provisions within their role.

Application Procedure

Please submit online Job Application Form by clicking the link below. Finance Assistant

The deadline for submission of the application is October 6,2026.

Swisscontact in Nepal will not entertain any phone enquiries or other such solicitations for these positions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process. It reserves the right to reject any and all applications.

Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Swisscontact in Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (Women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai and other minority communities)

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