Title: Accountant
Company Name: Virginia Tech
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Science (MSc) in Accounting & Information System
∎ Skills Required: Problem solving abilities, Strong attention to detail
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Accounting, Quickbooks, Tax (VAT/ Customs Duty/ Income Tax), USAID
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and funds receivable
∎ Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
∎ Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
∎ Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
∎ Provide technical support and maintain automated accounting system, QuickBooks
∎ Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
∎ Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
∎ Provide input into program's goal setting process
∎ Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
∎ Withhold income and VAT taxes and process payments on time
∎ Assist with annual audits and tax filings
∎ Provide support to internal and external audits to ensure compliance
∎ Support month-end and year-end close process
∎ Document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls
∎ Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS principles
∎ Arrange procurement of necessary items following required procedures the sponsor
∎ Liaise with Financial Coordinator of IPM Innovation Lab to improve financial procedures
∎ Timely collect time sheets for all in country staff to process payroll on time
∎ Process all nonpayroll payments on time
∎ Prepare and maintain inventory/asset schedule
∎ Keep track of all expenditures for monthly budget vs. actuals analysis and review all transactions to make sure that they are in accordance with FTFBIPMA and USAID policies, rules and regulations, that is: expenses are reasonable, allowable, and allocable
∎ Other accounting, financial management and administrative tasks consistent with the overall scope of this position assigned from time to time by the respective supervisor
Additional Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in Accounting (MA) or Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
∎ Proven experience as an accountant
∎ Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
∎ In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)/IFRS
∎ Knowledge of Bangladesh tax and VAT laws
∎ Familiarity with financial accounting statements
∎ Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
∎ Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks
∎ Advanced MS Excel skills
∎ Accuracy and attention to detail
∎ Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
∎ At least 3 years relevant professional work experience
∎ Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
∎ Problem solving and root cause identification skills
∎ Must be a team player and able to work with and through others
∎ Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks without compromising the quality, team spirit and constructive working relationships with all colleagues
∎ Excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation and flexible work style
∎ Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information
∎ Excellent English and Bengali communication skills required
∎ Proficient in MS Office and internet applications are required
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 24 Mar 2022
Company Information:
∎ 26 Feb 2022
∎ Virginia Tech
∎ Address : 526 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
USA
∎ Web : vt.edu
Category: Accounting/Finance
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Source: bdjobs.com