Senior Account Officer

About the role

A business group with a 100-year legacy is looking for a Senior Account Officer who can handle daily accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance and statutory filings, and coordinate with auditors, banks, vendors and government authorities. The role also involves supervising junior accounts staff and supporting the Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting transactions, the general ledger, RGTS, accounts payable and receivable, and record expenses, revenue, assets and liabilities accurately.
• Prepare periodic financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow statements and expense reports, and provide analysis to management.
• Ensure timely VAT, TDS and other tax filings, keep tax documentation and comply with NFRS, accounting standards and Nepalese tax regulations.
• Process supplier payments and customer receivables, verify invoices and run periodic account reconciliations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, prepare audit schedules, identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain fixed asset records, monitor depreciation, reconcile inventory and support physical verification of assets and stock.
• Coordinate banking transactions, payments and deposits, monitor cash flow needs and prepare bank reconciliation statements.
• Guide junior accounts staff, review entries and coordinate with procurement, administration, HR, sales and operations.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management with 5-8 years of experience, or CA/ACCA qualified or semi-qualified candidates with 3-5 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to interpret changes in laws such as the Companies Act, Labour Act and Tax Acts.
• Written and verbal English and Nepali, calm under pressure, detail-oriented and committed to the organization for at least 24 months.

Required skills

• Tally
• MS Office, especially Excel
• Accounting principles and financial reporting

How to apply

• Submit an updated CV and brief answers to two questions about why you want the role and what accounting experience you bring.
• Follow a three-stage process: initial interview, then a final interview with a short practical assessment of accounting, Excel and problem solving.
• Applications close once a suitable candidate is found.