Head of Accounting and Finance
- No. of Openings 1
- Industry Education
- Category Accounting and Finance
- Location Lokanthali, Bhaktapur District
- Job Level Senior Executive Level
- Salary Nrs. Monthly (Negotiable)
- Education Level Bachelors
- Desired Candidate Both(Female, Male)
- Experience 5 + years
- Expiry date May 08, 2025 (Expired)
- Vehicle License no
- Skills Accounting, Good Skills of Finance, Tax accounting, Audit/auditing/audit controls, Budget/budgeting/budget control
Job Description
Introduction
Bhaktapur NIST School established in 2000 is a full-fledged high school, and offers classes up to Grade 12 under the National Curriculum. The School has a long standing successful history and reputation with its alumni serving in different professions across the world. It is an inclusive and co–educational school situated at Lokanthali, Bhaktapur, a strategic location in terms of accessibility. The School has become a Cambridge International school since June 2021, and supplements the Curriculum (up to Grade 7) with the Cambridge framework, assessment tools and resources to support excellence and learning, and professional development of the school teachers and leaders to deliver the best education possible to our learners. The School implements grade teaching at the primary level while focusing on subject teaching at the middle and secondary levels.
NIST School is seeking a qualified and dedicated Head of Accounting and Finance to join our administrative team. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the school’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in all accounting practices.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and monthly financial statements.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including billing, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and school policies.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external stakeholders when necessary.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, bank transactions, and fund allocations.
• Supervise and guide junior accounting staff.
• Assist in developing and implementing financial policies and controls.
• Support school leadership with timely financial data and reporting for planning and decision-making.
Job Specification
Qualifications & Experience:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a major in Accounting and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role OR MBA with a specialization in Accounting/Finance and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting. • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Effective communication and team coordination abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
