Sanjaya Basnet — Finance Manager

About Me

I am a finance professional with more than fifteen years of experience across corporate accounting, public accounting, tax and audit. I currently serve as Finance Manager at Islington College Kathmandu — one of Nepal's leading IT and business colleges, partnered with London Metropolitan University, UK — where I oversee financial reporting, tax compliance, payroll and regulatory affairs.

My career began in audit at Suvod Associates, Chartered Accountants, leading statutory, internal, tax and management audits across manufacturing, banking, insurance, healthcare and aviation. Since then I have managed full-cycle finance operations for a stock brokerage and two of Nepal's top colleges, working closely with regulators including the IRD, NRB and local government bodies.

I take pride in accuracy under pressure — meeting critical monthly, quarterly and year-end deadlines — and in mentoring finance teams toward a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

Professional Experience

Sep 2024 – Present

Finance Manager

Islington College Kathmandu · Kamal Pokhari, Kathmandu

Lead financial reporting, budgeting and strategic financial planning for the college.
Manage tax compliance, TDS submission, and statutory & internal audits.
Liaise with regulators — IRD, NRB, Ministry of Education and local government.
Manage and mentor the finance team, payroll, provident fund and CIT administration.

Feb 2021 – Sep 2024

Sr. Specialist — Finance

Islington College Kathmandu

Streamlined payroll systems and enhanced tax preparation efficiency.
Managed receivables, payables, asset ledgers and monthly/quarterly reporting.
Handled cash and cheque disbursement, student billing and collections.

Mar 2018 – Feb 2021

Specialist — Finance / HR

Informatics College Pokhara · Matepani, Pokhara

Ran full-cycle finance and HR operations for the college.
Prepared departmental reports, managed government accounting and TDS.
Administered payroll, provident fund and citizen investment trust records.

Oct 2015 – Mar 2017

Sr. Finance Officer

Premier Securities Company Limited · Putalisadak, Kathmandu

Maintained complete books of accounts for a pioneer Nepal Stock Exchange brokerage.
Prepared financial statements, payroll, depreciation schedules and reconciliations.
Completed corporate and personal income tax returns and compliance filings.

Jun 2010 – Jul 2012

Audit Officer

Suvod Associates, Chartered Accountants (Member firm of TIAG) · Patan

Led internal, statutory, tax and management audit teams across manufacturing, banking, insurance, healthcare and aviation sectors.
Finalized financial statements, audit reports and compliance reports for clients.
Prepared feasibility reports, payroll and tax filings for diverse client portfolios.

Areas of Expertise

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Tax Compliance & Planning

Auditing & Assurance

Financial Planning & Analysis

Budget Control & Variance Analysis

Payroll Management

VAT & TDS

Financial Statements & Reporting

Capital Budgeting & Evaluation

Cost Accounting

Team Leadership & Supervision

Regulatory Liaison (IRD · NRB)

Software: Odoo · mPathshala · Rigo · Tally · BOSS · Pumori · Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Education & Certification

2016

Master of Business Studies (MBS)

Nepal Commerce Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

2014

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)