Lok Raj Joshi
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Lazimpat-02, Kathmandu, Nepal
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished accounting professional with extensive experience in financial management and reporting. Worked as a Finance Officer at MV Dugar Group - Hydro Division, volunteered as a Jr. Finance Officer at CARITAS Nepal, and served as an Account Officer at CE Construction Pvt. Ltd. and Shanker Group - Jagdamba Steels Limited. Proven track record of managing financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Highly motivated with strong analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy and efficiency. WORK EXPERIENCE
Account Officer Apr 2022 - Present
Shanker Group - Jagdamba Steels Limited • Kathmandu, Nepal
• Review and approve purchase orders for local and import materials
• Approve goods received notes (GRN) and bills of entry
• Post insurance and clearing expenses, and transportation expenses in the system
• Process party payments and ensure all accounting-related work is completed accurately and on time
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure smooth operation of accounting and finance functions.
Account Officer Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
CE Construction Private Limited • Kathmandu, Nepal
• Prepared and maintained labor time cards and employee records.
• Managed payments and remittances for laborers and local contractors.
• Processed payments for local vendors and expenses.
• Managed the site mess and ensured cleanliness.
• Handled site accounting and administrative tasks within the company’s parameters. Finance Officer Oct 2017 - Jul 2020
MV Dugar Hydro Division • Kathmandu, Nepal
• Performed data entry, voucher creation, and posted vouchers in the system accurately
• Processed payments, including preparing salaries, petty cash handling, and making payments to local contractors, labor, and vendors
• Booked compensation for local land and crops and processed payments
• Verified and approved accounting vouchers
• Assisted with admin, HR, and store-related work in the absence of HR and admin and store keeper on-site
EDUCATION
MBS (Master In Business Studies) Oct 2012 - Dec 2021 Tribhuvan University- Shanker Dev Campus • Kathmandu, Nepal SKILLS
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including accounts payable and receivable
• Experience in using accounting software and tools such as Swastik, Tally, ERP, and MS Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in administrative tasks such as scheduling, record keeping, and data entry
• Strong organizational and procurement processes, inventory management skills for store operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with colleagues and clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English, Hindi, Nepali and Basic French languages
• Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure
• Experience in volunteering for social causes and supporting livelihood projects VOLUNTEER WORK
Jr. Finance Officer Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Caritas Nepal - SDC Livelihoods Support Project • Lalitpur, Nepal
• Assisted with financial management and record-keeping for a project that provided agricultural inputs to 20588 farming households in Province One of Nepal impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
• Collaborated with Catholic Relief Services Nepal (CRS Nepal), Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)- Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and Ministry of Land, Management, Agriculture & Cooperative Local Government of Nepal
• Contributed to the success of the project by ensuring proper financial tracking and reporting AWARDS AND HONOURS
Punctual employees for the month of October 2023 2023
• Recognized for outstanding performance and contribution to the company’s success as a punctual employee, showing up on time, and going above and beyond to support team members and deliver high-quality work.