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British Council

Financial Controller

British Council
Location: Kathmandu
Salary:As Per Organization's Rule
Posted Date: 2019-08-27 Deadline: 2019-09-09
  • Location : Kathmandu
  • Salary : As Per Organization's Rule
  • Category : Finance / Administration
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

Region: South Asia

Country / Territory: Nepal

Location: Kathmandu

Department: Finance

Job Category: Finance

Pay Band: Locally appointed Grade G

Vacancy Description : Contract: Indefinite, Band G | Region: South Asia | Country: Nepal | Location: Kathmandu | Department: BSS

This role is responsible for the end to end accounting process in the country, including month and year end close, and ensures consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with accounting practices and corporate policies. This is a supporting role in the Financial Controlling and Accounting process which is a key function in the new organisational structure emerging from the Financial Transparency recommendations. 

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

The Nepal Operation

The British Council has been working in Nepal since 1959, starting with a Library at Kantipath and now offering services in 5 cities across Nepal. The main activities are Teacher Training, administration of Examinations, school leadership and links with UK schools empowerment projects for women and girls Arts and skills and civil society projects. From September 2019 the operation will be split between a commercial Exams operation and the existing Grant/FCR activity. 

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties: 

  • Complete all financial tasks required for the financial month end process, being accountable to the Lead Financial Controller for the pre-closing and month end closing steps, including maintenance of accounting records. As part of this the role will also be responsible for carrying out all accounting transactions and adjustments (accruals, deferrals and provisions), including Intercompany accounting, ensuring appropriate use of these in line with accounting rules.
  • Assist with manual journals and off-system payments requests ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant policies.
  • Assist with reconciliation of income contracts and relevant accounts and ensure that this is completed to corporate standards.
  • Assist lead financial controller to ensure that local external accounting requirements are adhered to.
  • Preparation of local Tax submissions and other statutory returns to Regional Financial Controller / Lead Financial Controller for approval.
  • Support in identifying issues and resolution in relation to financial accounting matters.
  • Produce periodic reports relating to financial accounting for the operation as requested by Lead Financial Controller.
  • Complete Travel & Expenses audits as per policy addressing issues in a promptly manner.
  • Supports Lead Financial Controller with the creation of billing documents once the process has been initiated by the cluster / country operation.
  • Support the process of Income in kind submissions including maintenance of supporting documentation.  
  • Responsible for provision of information to internal / external auditors.
  • Assist in the implementation of audit recommendations.  
  • Responsible for ensuring integrity of cash collection process.
  • Responsible for ensuring integrity of customers refund process.
  • Ensure compliance with treasury policy.
  • Manage fixed assets register (FAR) and ensure corporate processes are followed regarding fixed assets policy.        
  • Ensure country purchase contract register is up to date and assist lead financial controller in market review of spend

Apply Instructions

If you are interested to apply, for further information please see the documents below: 

British Council Behaviours
BC Core skills
Role Profile

Closing date:  UK time: 23:59, 9 September 2019

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. British Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its partners to share this commitment. In line with the British Council’s Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks. In the UK, and in other countries where appropriate systems exist, these include criminal records checks.

 

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Organization Summary

We connect people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK. Whether you want to learn or teach English, take an exam, study in the UK or find out about our forthcoming events, this is the place to start.

Industry Type Others
Location Kathmandu, Nepal
Organization Size 1-10
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