Junior Accountant

About the role

A full-time, on-site Junior Accountant position in Kathmandu, working under a qualified Chartered Accountant. ACCA articles and entry-level professionals are welcome to apply. Office hours are 10:30am to 6pm, and the pay scale is Rs 13,000-15,000.

Key responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and maintain ledgers, and support the preparation of financial statements.
• Process invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor expense records.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and prepare basic financial reports.
• Help ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and collaborate with senior accounting staff.
• Respond to internal finance queries and help improve accounting processes and documentation.

Required profile

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field preferred; relevant internships or entry-level experience are an advantage.
• Familiarity with local tax regulations, basic auditing concepts and ethical accounting practices is beneficial.

Required skills

• Bookkeeping, journal entry posting and general ledger maintenance.
• Bank reconciliation, invoice verification and variance checks.
• Accounting software such as Swastik systems, spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Attention to detail, numerical accuracy and good communication and teamwork skills.