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Nilambar Khanal

@nilambarkhanal

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Ph.D. scholar and finance professional specializing in compliance and data analysis.

Nepal

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What I'm looking for

I seek a mid-to-senior role in finance, grant management, or research analysis where I can apply compliance expertise, ERP skills, and data analysis to improve controls and reporting.

I am a detail-oriented finance and research professional with over 8 years of experience in accounting, donor compliance, and financial reporting for international organizations. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Economy, I specialize in quantitative data analysis (SPSS, Jamovi), ERP operations (Microsoft Dynamics 365), and achieving rigorous audit and tax compliance outcomes.

My track record includes 100% audit compliance, a 100% VAT refund acceptance rate, implementing digital filing to cut retrieval time by 50%, and streamlining month-end close processes. I seek roles where I can apply my grant management, financial control, and research-analysis skills to drive compliance, efficiency, and evidence-based decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Accounting Assistant

CIMMYT International-SARO

Mar 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 9 months)

Managed financial operations for donor-funded agriculture projects, ensuring 100% audit compliance and achieving a 100% VAT refund acceptance rate while streamlining procure-to-pay processes in Dynamics 365.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Financial Reporting Procure To Pay Process Improvement

Account Officer

Kaffeine Foods Pvt. Ltd.

May 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Managed end-to-end accounting including AP/AR, payroll and bank reconciliations while executing monthly E-TDS and VAT filings with 100% accuracy to ensure timely statutory compliance.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Processing Bank Reconciliation TDS Financial Reporting Audit Support

Account Officer

Seeport Consultancy Company Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2013 - May 2018 (5 years 4 months)

Supported project finance and high-volume transaction management, performed budget forecasting and monthly VAT/tax filings with zero penalties, maintaining accurate project-ledger records.

Project Finance Budgeting & Forecasting Cash Management Tax Compliance Ledger Maintenance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Swiss School of Management

Doctor of Philosophy, Economy

2023 -

Pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Economy with focus on data analysis, economic modeling, and quantitative & qualitative research in a remote/hybrid integrated program.