Administration and Finance Analyst – Roster Recruitment

About the role

The Administration and Finance Analyst will support the Project Manager in day‑to‑day financial management, administration and operational activities for a UNDP project in Nepal. The position is roster‑based and may be placed in Kathmandu or any provincial office as required.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily financial operations in full compliance with UNDP rules, regulations, policies and NIM/DIM procedures.
• Process payment requests, disbursements and travel claims using the UNDP ERP system (Quantum).
• Maintain an internal expenditure control system and monitor financial exception reports, investigating anomalies and recommending corrective actions.
• Continuously track project budgets and expenditures, conduct financial analysis of budget performance and support preparation of forecasts and disbursement requests.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, bank reconciliations and consolidated reports for the Project Board, donors and the Country Office.
• Assist in the development of funding requests, grant negotiations and amendments, and facilitate programme audits.

Required profile

• Experience in financial management and administration within an international development or UN context.
• Familiarity with UNDP financial rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to integrate Gender Equality, Social Inclusion (GESI) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) principles into operational activities.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the UNDP ERP system (Quantum).
• Financial analysis and budget monitoring.
• Preparation of financial statements and bank reconciliations.