CIMMYT International

CIMMYT International

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Kathmandu

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT reg;, is a not-for-profit agricultural research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org ...

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Assistant Accountant

Apply Before : 2020-12-18 (Closed) View: 3415

Job summary

  • No. of Vacancy
    : 1
  • Job Type
    : Full Time
  • Offered Salary
    : Negotiable
  • Gender
    : Both
  • Career Level
    :
  • Experience
    : 3 Years
  • Apply Before
    : 2020-12-18 Closed

Job Description:

Position Title: Assistant Accountant

Reference No: N20169

Duty station: Kathmandu

OBJECTIVE:

Responsible to assist on all the accounting transactions with supporting and required documents and uploading on the Quick Book Online for the compliance with CIMMYT Financial Policy. Assist to accountant on all accounting review and process all the transaction as necessary. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist to prepare vouchers and review all supporting documents before payments are processed.
  • Assist on statutory compliances -Tax Deduction at Source, Provident Fund and others.
  • Assist to CIMMYT Accountant in Kathmandu during month-end and year-end closing of the books.
  • Assist to review and verify expenditures to ensure all the supporting documents are adequately included on the vouchers/transaction..
  •  Assist accountant in reviewing travel claim, bills, vouchers, documents for payment process and settlement.
  • Prepare and maintain check logs for incoming and outgoing payments.
  • Prepare VAT refund claim in coordination with accountant and submit to tax office on regular basis.
  • Assist to ensure each payment has the relevant supporting document/s, payment documents are prepared accurately, and processed in timely manner. 
  • Assist to maintain good filing system of documentation and audit purpose.
  • Scanning of all vouchers and supporting documents and upload on the QBO for each transaction. 
  • Deposit all the TDS and other taxes within deadline and get submission verified.
  • Any other task assigned by Country Finance & Admin Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Work Experience and Skill Required:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience and conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline. 
  • Working experience of Quick books Online accounting software.
  • Ability to communicate and relate effectively, internally and externally is important.
  • Purpose is to share information, and secure the cooperation and commitment of individuals.

Level of English Language Required:

  • High level of fluency/competency in written and spoken English.
  • Good knowledge of the local language to communicate with different levels of staff.
  • Ability to interact confidently with colleagues and external contacts on issues and to write documents or presentations in English. 

Information Technology Skills Needed:

  • Sufficient competency to use the standard Windows-based software for word-processing, spread sheets, presentations, and email used at CIMMYT with occasional assistance. 
  • Ability to effectively use corporate systems and other specialized applications (user).

Education + Experience:

Education & Knowledge Required: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Accounting.
  • Good knowledge of accounting process with required documents for organizational local compliance.
  • Knowledge of Accounting, Financial Management and local taxes & regulations.

Apply Instruction:

Candidates must send their CV and cover letter to  Recruit-Nepal cgiar.org no later than Friday, 18 December 2020.

Please include position and reference number in the subject of your email.

Incomplete applications (without CV and cover letter) will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer.  It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork and respect for diversity.  

Women are encouraged to apply.

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