Finance Consultant - Audit & Compliance

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

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Mid-level accounting professional responsible for financial reporting, tax compliance, 

audit coordination, and internal controls across multiple client/corporate accounts. 

Role bridges accounting operations with audit/compliance frameworks.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-Negotiable)

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FINANCIAL REPORTING & ACCOUNTING

• Prepare and review monthly/annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

 in compliance with IFRS/NFRS accounting standards

• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, deferrals, reversals, expense allocations)

• Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations (AR, AP, GL)

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes

• Maintain accurate general ledger and subsidiary accounts

• Prepare financial analysis and variance reporting for management review

TAX & STATUTORY COMPLIANCE

• Prepare and file VAT returns (monthly/quarterly compliance)

• Calculate and file TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) returns

• Prepare income tax returns (corporate and individual)

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and filing deadlines

• Support tax audit and revenue authority inquiries

• Maintain tax documentation and supporting schedules

AUDIT & INTERNAL CONTROLS

• Support external audit engagements (prepare audit schedules, coordinate documentation)

• Perform internal audits and control testing

• Assess and document internal control weaknesses and recommend improvements

• Support compliance testing across accounting processes

• Prepare audit working papers and management responses

• Maintain audit trail documentation

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTING

• Process and reconcile accounts payable (vendor payments, invoice verification)

• Manage accounts receivable (customer invoicing, follow-up, collection)

• Support payroll processing and tax withholding compliance

• Inventory reconciliation and verification

• Procurement review and supplier evaluation

• Support daily cash management and bank facility coordination

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

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MINIMUM (Mandatory):

• 2+ years in accounting, finance, or audit roles

• Hands-on experience with financial statement preparation

• Experience with tax compliance (VAT, TDS, income tax)

• Bank reconciliation and month-end closing experience

• Familiarity with at least one accounting software (Tally, Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, SAP)

PREFERRED

• 3+ years total accounting/finance/audit experience

• 1.5-2+ years of audit/assurance work (shows discipline, standards knowledge)

• ACCA Affiliate/Qualified or CA credentials (or pursuing)

• Bachelor's degree with Master's (MBA, MBS, MA Economics)

• Multi-sector audit experience (banks, manufacturing, NGOs, energy)

• International accounting exposure (GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102/105)

• Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliation templates)

• Experience with 2+ accounting software platforms

EDUCATION REQUIRED

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• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Studies, Commerce (BBS, BBA, B.Com, BCom)

STRONGLY PREFERRED:

• ACCA (Affiliate minimum, Qualified preferred)

• Chartered Accountancy (CA Foundation+) - ICAN, ICAI, or equivalent

• MBA Finance or MBS

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

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MANDATORY:

• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate minimum: formulas, reconciliation schedules, analysis)

• ONE accounting software: Tally, Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, SAP, NetSuite, Swastik, etc.

PREFERRED:

• Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, conditional formatting)

• Cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks Online)

• ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Odoo)

• Power BI or financial dashboarding tools

• QuickBooks or Tally proficiency

SOFT SKILLS

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• English language fluency (written & verbal) - MANDATORY for team communication

• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial records

• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Communication with clients and senior management

• Ability to work independently and in teams

• Commitment to deadlines and compliance requirements

RED FLAGS (Auto-Disqualify)

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❌ Less than 2 years accounting/finance experience

❌ Zero hands-on accounting competency (P&L prep, bank recon, tax filing)

❌ No English language proficiency

❌ No accounting software experience

NOT REQUIRED:

• Energy/renewable sector specifically (nice-to-have, not mandatory)

• EV charging industry background

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS (Valued)

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PREFERRED:

• GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - US)

• IFRS/IAS standards

• FRS 102 or FRS 105 (UK small company/micro-entity standards)

• Demonstrates global accounting knowledge

NOT REQUIRED:

• Nepal-specific accounting mandatory, but Nepal regulatory knowledge (VAT, TDS, NRB) 

 is essential once hired

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Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Experience Required: 2-3+ years

Certifications: ACCA/CA preferred (pursuing acceptable)

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