Accounts and Admin Officer

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor`s (preferably Master`s) degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 30 years

• Experience: At least 3 years of accounting experience in an NGO or development project, preferably with foreign-funded projects.

• Practical knowledge of NGO accounting procedures, bank reconciliation, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), VAT, and the Foreign Donations Regulation Act, 2016.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software, particularly Tally.

• High level of integrity, and attention to detail in handling financial documentation.

• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and work collaboratively with project and field-level teams.

Project Title: Strengthening Health and Education of Children and their Families of Sundarban in Bangladesh - Phase III

Job Location: DALIT Head Office, Khulna and project offices

Job Responsibilities

Overall Responsibilities:

Keep the project`s bookkeeping, payments, records and budget monitoring accurate, timely and fully compliant with DALIT`s financial policy, the donor agreement and Bangladesh regulations, so that every taka of the grant can be traced to an approved budget line.

Specific tasks include:

• Maintain the project cash book, bank book, ledgers and voucher files by approved budget line, in line with DALIT`s financial policy and joint-signatory controls.

• Track expenditure against the approved budget every month; flag over- or under-spending and any need for budget changes, which require the donor`s prior written permission.

• Prepare monthly management accounts and contribute to the interim and final financial reports showing use of funds by budget line.

• Calculate and deposit income tax and VAT deductions (TDS/VDS) and maintain records for statutory compliance.

• Verify beneficiary distribution lists, signatures and receipts submitted by field offices before related payments are released.

• Handle administration: office supplies, asset register, staff attendance and leave records, HR files, contracts and travel claims for the project.

• Support project offices in Dacope and Assasuni with petty cash, impress and accounting guidance, and carry out periodic field financial checks.

Working relationships

• Works with the Executive Director, Head of Program, Program Officers, auditors, banks, suppliers, and direct report to Head of Finance and Administration.

• Salary: Monthly Gross Salary: BDT 35,000 (Thirty Five Thousand Taka Only)

Other Benefits:

• Other benefits will be provided in accordance with the approved project provisions and organizational policies.

• One festival bonus equivalent to one month`s basic salary, subject to applicable organizational policies.