Finance Officer (Nepal-based)
- No. of Openings 1
- Industry Education
- Category Finance
- Location Kathmandu, Nepal
- Job Level Senior Level
- Salary Nrs. Monthly (Negotiable)
- Work Shift Day Shift
- Education Level Bachelors
- Desired Candidate Both(Female, Male)
- Experience 2 + years
- Expiry date Jun 08, 2026 (13 days left)
- Skills Xero, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Bank Reconciliations, MS Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Accounts payable/receivable management, Attention to detail and accuracy, Financial Reporting, Communication skills, Coordination, Effective Time Management, Ability to work independently and also in a group, Confidentiality and ethical awareness, Positive attitude and professionalism
Job Description
As a Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, and supporting the college's broader compliance and management objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, a sharp eye for detail, and advanced proficiency in modern, cloud-based accounting ecosystems—specifically Xero.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Data Management: Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and ledger reconciliations within our cloud accounting systems.
- Xero System Administration: Serve as a core operator of the Xero platform, ensuring accurate data entry, managing bank feeds, reconciling accounts daily, and extracting financial reports.
- Student & Transaction Processing: Process student fee payments, invoices, tracking, and handle financial transactional workflows (including processing refunds and credit notes accurately).
- Reporting & Compliance Support: Assist the management team in preparing monthly financial reports, cash flow statements, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure alignment with organisational benchmarks.
- Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate with administrative staff and management to verify financial records and resolve student or vendor account discrepancies promptly.
Job Specification
Requirements & Desirable Skills
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 2–3 years of professional accounting or bookkeeping experience.
Software & Systems (Critical):
- Xero Expertise (Highly Desirable): Proven, hands-on experience using Xero for end-to-end bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and invoicing is a massive advantage.
- High proficiency in Microsoft 365 (particularly advanced Excel skills) and comfort adapting to cloud-based business tools and student management platforms.
Core Competencies:
- Strong understanding of standard accounting principles and cash-flow management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to collaborate seamlessly with international teams.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage time effectively, and handle sensitive data with complete confidentiality.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- Opportunity to work with an international educational institution and expand your global operational knowledge.
- A supportive, professional, and tech-forward team environment.
This role requires the successful candidate to work from our office location from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Candidates who are unable to work onsite during these hours should not apply.
How to Apply
If you are a Xero-savvy finance professional looking to grow your career with an international college, we encourage you to apply with your updated CV/resume.
Join us and become a part of the growing and innovative team at MontFord International College.
