Finance Assistant Consultant, Nepal

Country: Nepal Organization: Project HOPE Closing date: 16 Oct 2026 Project HOPE is an international NGO with more than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide. Code of Conduct It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency. Summary: Project HOPE is seeking a Finance Assistant Consultant to provide administrative and financial support to its emergency response activities in Nepal. The consultant will support financial operations, including financial documentation, payment processing, petty cash tracking, transaction recording, reconciliations, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with Project HOPE procedures, donor requirements, and applicable Nepal statutory requirements in a humanitarian operating environment. In carrying out the scope of work, the consultant will coordinate, as needed, with the Finance Officer, relevant Project HOPE teams, vendors, and other stakeholders. Purpose: The purpose of this consultancy is to provide additional finance capacity to support Project HOPE’s Nepal emergency response and facilitate timely, accurate, and well-documented financial operations during the consultant assignment period. Scope of Consultancy The consultant will provide services in the following areas: Financial Operations • Support recording and maintenance of financial transactions in the accounting system. • Review financial documentation for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals. • Support payment processing, including vendor and consultant payments, advances, and other approved payments. • Prepare payment requests, advance clearances, and related supporting documentation. • Support month-end financial close activities and account reconciliations. Cash and Financial Records • Support petty cash administration, documentation, tracking, and reconciliation. • Maintain payment, advance, contract, and other finance tracking records. • Ensure financial documents are properly organized, scanned, filed and archived. • Support preparation of weekly cash reports and monthly cash requests. Compliance and Reporting • Review supporting documentation for procurement, travel, advances, and expenses to ensure compliance with Project HOPE and donor requirements. • Support preparation and processing of personnel-related payments, as applicable and as directed by the Finance Officer. • Assist with internal and donor financial reporting. • Support finance documentation and processes required under applicable Nepal laws and requirements, as directed. Coordination • Coordinate with the Finance Officer, Nepal program and operations teams, vendors, implementing partners, and Project HOPE HQ Finance as appropriate. • Provide regular updates on finance activities, outstanding items, and issues requiring follow-up. EXPECTED OUTPUTS During the consultancy period, the consultant is expected to contribute to: • Timely and accurate recording of financial transactions. • Complete and properly maintained financial documentation and records. • Timely processing and tracking of payments, advances, and other approved financial obligations. • Accurate petty cash and cash management records and reconciliations. • Timely completion of monthly financial close activities and related reporting support. • Regular coordination and follow-up with Nepal and HQ Finance teams. Detailed deliverables, timelines, and expectations will be outlined in the consultancy Statement of Work. Duration of Assignment: Approximately 6 months MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. • Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience in finance or administrative support, preferably in NGO, INGO, or humanitarian settings in Nepal. • Basic understanding of accounting, financial documentation, payment processing, and petty cash management. • Familiarity with applicable Nepal finance, tax, and statutory documentation requirements is preferred. • Experience supporting procurement documentation, vendor payments, cash advances, and reconciliations is desirable. • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate financial documentation and records. • Ability to manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in an emergency response environment. • Strong communication and coordination skills, including the ability to work effectively with field teams, vendors, financial institutions, and implementing partners. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and familiarity with electronic financial or accounting systems; NetSuite experience is desirable. • Fluency in Nepali and working proficiency in English are required. The consultancy fee will be determined based on the scope of services, qualifications, and experience of the selected consultant. Notice to applicants: Project HOPE does not conduct direct solicitation/recruitment via email. Project HOPE never asks consultant applicants for payment or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Project HOPE will never send you a third-party check and ask you to cash it. If you have been recruited via email, please contact Compliance@projecthope.org Due to the substantial number of inquiries we receive, only those who meet the required qualifications and experience for this consultancy will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE. How to apply Please apply via link here: https://projecthope.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/1975?c=projecthope