Adara Development
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Adara Development is committed to improving education outcomes in Nepal by supporting holistic programmes that ensure children, especially girls in remote communities, have access to quality education. We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Associate to join our team in Nepal. Applications are invited from competent and qualified Nepali citizens. Please apply by submitting your CV (including details for 2 referees) and cover letter.
Position: Finance Associate
Location: Kathmandu
Employment status: Full-time, ongoing contract
Reports to: Head of Finance/Operations – Nepal
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Finance Associate will play a key role in supporting effective financial management at Adara Development Nepal by assisting with accounting operations and ensuring that our partner organizations manage their finances efficiently and in line with Nepal’s accounting standards and government regulations. This includes helping with daily accounting tasks, supporting compliance with financial policies and government regulations, and assisting partners in managing the financial administration of their projects effectively and efficiently.
The Finance Associate will also contribute to building financial capacity across the organisation, maintain high standards of accuracy and transparency, and support smooth financial processes. This role is suited to someone with sound technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and a strong interest in supporting work that improves the lives of communities living in extreme poverty.
ABOUT YOU
- Must be Nepali citizen and live in Nepal
- A master’s degree in business studies, Business Administration, or a related field, or be a semi-qualified Chartered Accountant
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in government, I/NGOs, or donor-funded projects
- Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws in Nepal
Experience using accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred) - Strong technical and analytical skills
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records
- Good communication skills in both English and Nepali (spoken and written)
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively with teams across different locations
- Integrity, confidentiality, and a commitment to Adara’s mission of serving communities living in extreme poverty
The Adara Group has strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programmes. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal history check and sign safeguarding and child protection codes of conduct before commencing employment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
A link to the detailed Job Description can be found here
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the role please contact careers@adaragroup.org
Applications will be assessed on receipt, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Please note that Applications close on Friday, 15th August 2025 for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.