Accountant

Job Description

Title: Accountant

Company Name: Palladium International, LLC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years

• At least 3 years

3 years of experience in finance and accounting, relevant BA preferred

Experience with USAID accounting/financial procedures preferred

Microsoft office suite proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level

Proactive problem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skills

Demonstrated ability and commitment to manage confidential information

Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities  

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers and clients

Bangladeshi and South Asian nationals are encouraged to apply

Accountant - Bangladesh IAF

We are searching for an experienced Accountant at our project office in Dhaka.

About Palladium: Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.

This Opportunity: Palladium is seeking an Accountant in Dhaka for the USAID Feed the Future (FTF) Bangladesh Inclusive Access to Finance Program. The Feed the Future Bangladesh Inclusive Access to Finance Activity (IAF) is a $34 million, USAID-supported project that will unlock finance for small businesses and farmers, make agricultural supply chains more inclusive and sustainable, and improve inclusivity in the financial sector in Bangladesh. To accomplish this, IAF will engage strategic partners to deploy innovative solutions to address constraints in agriculture value chains and agriculture financing; deploy incentives and capacity building to financial institutions to expand appropriate and inclusive lending to or investment in agriculture; and engage the private sector to advocate for systemic improvements and scale social impact. From 2024 to 2029, The Bangladesh Inclusive Access to Finance Activity will unlock $420 million in finance, driving sustainable agricultural lending and promoting inclusive growth.

The Project Accountant is responsible for establishing and maintaining the project’s financial system, including accounting procedures for invoicing, payroll, and all project expenses as well as overall budget management of the project.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Reconcile project accounting and provide back-up documentation of all financial transactions into monthly accounting package to home office 
• Establish and maintain electronic accounting tracking mechanisms, per Palladium and USAID accounting standards
• Conduct monthly audits of local expenditures as reported by the Field Office, including local bank reconciliation and US dollar expenses
• Review all local expenses for billing purposes Produce accurate and timely financial reports
• Maintain all accounting records Lead and manage payroll process for project’s field staff Act as first point of contact with local bank
• Monitor vendor invoices and disburse payments upon approval of the COP Oversee finance and accounting procedures
• Review monthly budget reports to ensure accuracy Indicate project activity numbers for billings and expenses so that
• Project Specialist can input into budget tracking tool
• Prepare monthly cash forecasts for COP’s review and approval
• Oversee the financial aspect of procurement of goods and services for the project, ensuring compliance with Palladium and USAID policies Review invoices for local services for the project
• Any other tasks as requested by the Director of Finance and Administration and COP 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.  

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be in touch to discuss. 

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.