Ms. Asmita Bishwakarma has more than 13 years of professional experience in financial management with national and international organizations in Nepal. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Studies, specializing in finance and management. Throughout her career, Ms. Bishwakarma has perfomed many diverse roles in management, administration, and human resources, as well as public financial management and procurement. She has also handled Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds for bilateral donors, allowing her to gain a clear understanding of tax codes and procurement regulations as laid out by the Government of Nepal. Ms. Bishwakarma is also proficient in the use of many accounting software packages, and has the ability to design and develop financial monitoring guidelines, procedures, and internal control systems.
Along with her professional competence, Ms. Bishwakarma has inculcated excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups of people. She has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to work independently under pressure, a willingness to take initiative, and a calm disposition to resolve conflicts. Ms. Bishwakarma also prides herself on being a progressive and a culturally aware and sensitive colleague.