Finance Associate

Job descriptionFinance AssociateLocation: Bafal, Kathmandu Salary: NegotiableExperience: Required (Minimum 1 year) Job DescriptionAbout the role:The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the organization's financial health. This position includes making financial projections and providing accounting services, developing growth goals, and overseeing the company's financial policies. The Finance Manager will work closely with the senior management to develop financial growth strategies and is expected to help the organization make solid business decisions.Roles and responsibilities:1. Financial Planning and Analysis:Develop and maintain financial models for the organization’s business units.Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve financial performance.2. Financial Reporting:Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and reports for management and external stakeholders.Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.3. Cash Flow Management:Manage cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed.Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to optimize cash flow.4. Risk Management:Identify and mitigate financial risks related to the interest rates on loans, foreign exchange rates, liquidity, and credit.Implement financial policies and procedures to minimize risk.5. Financial Operations:Manage day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, and other transactions.Supervise the finance team and ensure timely completion of financial reporting and audits.6. Strategic Planning:Support senior management in strategic decision-making by providing financial insights and analysis.Evaluate opportunities for expansion, mergers, or acquisitions and assess their financial feasibility.7. Tax and Compliance:Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.Coordinate tax filings and audits with external tax advisors and auditors.A successful candidate will fulfill the following requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).Proven work experience as a Finance Manager or similar role.Strong knowledge of financial planning, reporting, and analysis.Experience in managing financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.Excellent leadership and communication skills.Advanced proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Excel. What we offer you:An unparalleled personal and professional growth, as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leadersThe chance to be a performer and executor who learns how to interpret data and then attack their work aggressively to fix the issue.