About the Author

Practical research guidance, finance insights, and evidence‑based resources 🎓

Nilambar Khanal

I am a Ph.D. scholar and finance professional based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Over the past ten years I have worked across accounting, donor compliance, and financial reporting for international and private organizations. My work combines practical finance operations with applied research to support evidence‑based decision making.

Professionally, I have managed finance and compliance for donor‑funded projects, led VAT refund processes, and implemented ERP workflows to improve efficiency. Academically, I focus on macroeconomic indicators, fiscal federalism, and quantitative research methods.

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Professional Experience

I have worked in finance roles across international organizations and private firms. Most recently, at CIMMYT International (SARO) I served as Accounting Assistant (Finance & Compliance) where I managed donor‑funded project finances and ensured adherence to CGIAR and USAID policies.

Research, Education & Certifications

I am currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program (Integrated Program, Swiss School of Management) with a focus on data analysis, economic modeling, and quantitative research. I also hold an MBA in Banking and Insurance (Lincoln University College, Malaysia).

  • Ph.D. Scholar - Research Focus: Macroeconomic Indicators, Fiscal Federalism, and Currency Dynamics.
  • MBA (Banking & Insurance) - GPA: 3.64/4.0.
  • Certifications: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (Google); Statistics for Data Analysis.
  • Conference presentation: TECHNOVA 2025 (International Conference on Emerging Trends in Technology).

Core Skills & Tools

  • Financial Management: Budgeting, Forecasting, Bank Reconciliation, Fund Management.
  • Compliance & Audit: Donor Regulations (USAID), Nepalese Tax Law, VAT Processing.
  • ERP & Accounting Systems: Microsoft Dynamics 365, QuickBooks Online, Tally ERP 9.
  • Data & Research: SPSS, Jamovi, systematic literature Review, Quantitative Analysis.

Teaching, Mentoring & Resources

I mentor graduate & postgraduate students on research design, literature reviews, and academic writing. On this blog I share practical templates, step‑by‑step guides, and examples to help researchers produce clear, reproducible work.

🔎 Quick tip: If you are preparing a thesis or journal submission, start with a clear research question and a structured literature map, in this blog you can get the templates to help you begin.

Collaborations & Inquiries

I welcome research collaborations, guest lectures, and consultancy related to finance, compliance, and applied economic research. For inquiries, please use the email link above or the contact form on my website.

© Nilambar Khanal. Last updated: 2026.