Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (SIAS), a Kathmandu-based research institute is looking for a highly motivated full-time Admin and Finance Intern. The purpose of this position is to train and develop an intern on effective and efficient management of administrative and finance functions of a research organization in compliance with its Admin and Financial policy, standard and procedure.The followings are the key job responsibilities:
Major Responsibilities
Financial responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports, and support in TDS and VAT entry.
- Prepare periodic trial balance, bank reconciliation, and financial records including petty cash, budget and expenses report of the project.
- Maintain proper record of tax and timely deposit, prepare vouchers, establish books of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
- Maintain and analyze budgets, and prepare monthly account reconciliations and periodic reports electronically.
- Maintain staff CIT fund, insurance, leave records, office library, stock books, assets record book, physical verification of Inventory and reporting.
Administrative responsibilities
- Support in logistics management of events and coordination with the vendors on procurement of goods and services.
- Coordinate with SIAS projects and collaborating partners on admin-related works and proper use of office assets, including office vehicles.
- Support in the staff recruitment process.
- Facilitate procurement, staff movements and employee database maintenance
Duration and duty station
- It is a Kathmandu-based position. This position is initially for 6 months with the possibility of an extension.
Qualifications and skills
- Minimum Bachelor’s (preferably Masters) degree in Business Administration, Business Studies or equivalent with minimum of three years of experience in a similar position.
- Sound knowledge of accounting software like FAMAS/TALLY or similar accounting package.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially in Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Nepali.
Salary
- Salary will be commensurate with experience and proven track records.
To apply
To apply for this position, please e-mail your updated CV and a cover letter by outlining your (a) capacity, (b) reasons for applying for this job, and (c) expected salary by 20 December 2022 to career@sias-southasia.org by mentioning ‘Admin & Finance Intern’ in the subject line.
| We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain workforce diversity (For this particular position, female candidates are encouraged to apply). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for practical assessment and interview. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained and may lead to the disqualification of the candidate. Download Vacancy Announcement |
