VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Embassy of Switzerland
The Embassy
of Switzerland offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as a
stimulating team and working environment. We are looking for a young, energetic
Nepali national for the following position for 4 years fixed term contract
with possibility of extension:
Head, Finance,
and Controlling
As a member
of the Embassy Management team and under the line management of
the Ambassador, the Head of Finance and Controlling shall be responsible
for:
- Leading, Managing, Coaching and Developing the Finance and Controlling Team
- Preparing and periodically updating the financial planning and sharing with the Programme Team members, Embassy Management and Head Office; Monitoring of the project disbursements
- Managing the fund and ensuring a cost-optimized liquidity plan; transferring office and project funds from the headquarters as per liquidity-planning
- Monitoring of the Internal Controlling System (ICS) and advising and supporting the adaptation/improvement of the ICS; ensuring an efficient management of the Swiss Cooperation Office (SCO) external group audit/review and internal audit; ensuring efficient management and execution of investigations/ in-depth audits which are conducted by the Embassy in response to suspicious transactions/accusations/media allegations/issues of conflict of interest, etc.
- Supporting the Project Cycle Management; providing support to the concerned Programme Officers and the Finance Controllers during the tender procedures and selection of the implementing partners; assessing the project budget in cooperation with the Programme Officers (POs) and partner-organizations; controlling the project budget in line with Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)/SDC instructions & guidelines
- Advising the Embassy management on issues related to the fiduciary risks, compliances, financial planning, disbursements, etc.
- Providing orientation, training & advice in the areas of finance, ICS, compliance, etc. to the staff in the Embassy; and on-demand, among the partner organizations
Chartered
Accountant, Master's Degree in Business Administration and Commerce or
Management with further training in the area of Financial Management/Accounting
or an equivalent training as per international standard; minimum 3 years'
experience in the area of Accounting, Finance and Administration if possible in
an international environment; sound knowledge of English & Nepali language;
good computer skills and knowledge of different accounting software;
Required
Methodological and Social Competence
High levels
of energy, initiative and flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work
requirements; excellent analytical and conceptual thinking, and the ability to
capture it in clearly and logically in writing; proven facilitation, moderation
and presentation skills; able to define clear objectives & priorities; have
demonstrated high level of leadership and managerial competencies; capable to
work in a multicultural team; sensitive in areas of gender and social
inclusion; able to deal with criticism and conflict; strong negotiator; strong
understanding of the national context.
How to Apply:
Detailed
Terms of Reference is available on the following website https://www.fdfa.adminschicountries/nepalien/home/news/open-job-vacancies.html
Application
in English with immediate contact address and a telephone number; an updated
bio-data; copies of citizenship certificate and academic credentials; and
reference from former employer(s) should reach at the latest by 17:00
hrs on 6th September 2019 through post or through email as
attachment (please do not provide a link to google drive or any other cloud
server) at kathmandu.application@eda.admin.ch. Please
clearly mark "Application for Head, Finance and Controlling" respectively
on the envelope/subject of the email.
Application deadline: 17:00 hrs on 6th September 2019
For detail, read published vacancy notice below:
Source: Kantipur Dainik, 17 August 2019
Thank you for your comments.