Tilak Narayan Shrestha
About Candidate
With 8 years of diverse experience in finance, audit, and financial management across development organizations, NGOs, and private sectors, I excel in both analytical and technical financial roles. My expertise spans beyond finance, encompassing strategic decision-making in HR, operations, and logistics, underpinned by a robust understanding of policy development and program management. Proficient in risk assessment, fraud management, tax laws, and payroll systems, I also have significant experience in humanitarian contexts. Having held key positions like Senior Finance Officer and Accountant, my career reflects a strong capability and adaptability in managing financial and administrative functions effectively.
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Major Subjects: Finance & Accounting
Work & Experience
Accounts Payable: Collect and verify bills from various offices. Prepare and approve payment vouchers. Issue and distribute cheques, ensuring payment completion. Manage VAT refunds. Staff payroll management and tax calculation. Tax and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure timely tax and utility bill payments. Maintain accurate tax statements and e-returns. Handle E-TDS for Head Office and maintain E-TDS files for all province offices. Verify tax invoices for Head Office and all province offices. Cash Management and Banking: Manage petty cash for daily operations. Handle cash collections and deposits. Keep records of banking transactions and statements. Ensure timely settlement and management of petty cash. Vendor Management and Financial Reporting: Prepare and monitor vendor payments. Produce monthly financial reports and manage fund transfers. Prepare financial statements for specific programs and settlements. Address accounting issues and maintain budget oversight. Review vendor payments and staff expenses. Process program advances to staff and vendor payments, maintaining proper filing. Manage expense settlements and vendor payments for the ARH Project. Support day-to-day operations of CRS Core (Vendor Payment, SSF & CIT payments, etc.). Donor Relations and Reporting: Coordinate monthly funding requests with donors. Submit monthly expense reports to donors. Operate and manage the Navision ERP system for accounting. Assist supervisor in preparing monthly SFR and reviewing MFR for province offices. Facilitate program advance release for all Province Offices.
Financial Budgeting and Planning Responsibilities: Manage budgeting and cash flow forecasting. Coordinate the planning process and consolidate inputs. Develop finance system and administrative policies and procedures. Participate in proposal design and diversification of resources. Conduct financial analysis for strategic purposes and prepare financial statements. Accounting Oversight and Coordination: Oversee accounting activities and manage software (Truebook). Monitor financial transactions and project progress. Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations. Review bank financing per prudential regulations and ensure audit trails. Inventory and Financial Record Management: Prepare and review financial reports for Plan International Nepal. Support project coordinators with financial information and reports. Supervise inventory records and manage accounts payable/receivable. Administrative and System Implementation Responsibilities: Assist in payroll management and system adoptions. Establish accounting and internal control protocols. Support procurement processes and facilitate audits. Contribute to AGM, tax clearance, and exemption efforts. Budgeting and Audit Support: Review budgets, expenses, and accounting documents. Conduct preliminary audit reviews and supervise team members. IT and Administrative Skills: Advanced IT skills in MS Office and administrative functions. People Management: Participate in recruitment and coach team members. Monitor performance and engage with team issues.
Oversee financial operations, including budget management, strategic planning, and analysis. Prepare financial statements and profit and loss accounts regularly. Ensure rigorous monitoring and coordination of accounting activities. Review bank financing in compliance with regulatory standards. Supervise inventory management for precise recordkeeping. Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations. Assist with payroll administration and the implementation of new systems and policies. Establish and maintain accounting and internal control procedures. Coordinate the implementation of these procedures across 5 municipalities in Sindhuli. Oversee contract management for donors and consultants. Report to the Project Coordinator, Chairperson, and provide financial reports to the donor organization.