Accounts and Admin Officer

Job Description

Title: Accounts and Admin Officer

Company Name: LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society)

Vacancy: --

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Munshiganj, Satkhira

Minimum Salary: Tk. 33000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 3 to 5 years

Published: 8 Aug 2024

Education:
∎ MBA/MBS/M. Com with a major in Accounting or Finance from a university.
∎ MBA/MBS/M. Com with a major in Accounting or Finance from a university.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ With minimum 3 years work experience of which 2 years' experience in similar works.
∎ Good reporting skill in English and verbal & written communication with the donors and other agency.
∎ Excellent skills using commonly used software MS Word, MS Excel, internet and email communication.
∎ Excellent communications skills.
∎ Works well under stress and meet deadlines.
∎ Able to work and solve problems independently.
∎ Must have quick decision making and problem-solving capability.
∎ Candidate should have positive attitude regarding Gender/PSEA, Child Safe Guarding and Code of Conduct.
∎ LEDARS authority reserves the right to accept/reject any applications without assigning any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for the examination.
∎ Have at least 3 years of working experience in finance sector of a reputed NGO.
∎ With minimum 3 years work experience of which 2 years' experience in similar works.
∎ Good reporting skill in English and verbal & written communication with the donors and other agency.
∎ Excellent skills using commonly used software MS Word, MS Excel, internet and email communication.
∎ Excellent communications skills.
∎ Works well under stress and meet deadlines.
∎ Able to work and solve problems independently.
∎ Must have quick decision making and problem-solving capability.
∎ Candidate should have positive attitude regarding Gender/PSEA, Child Safe Guarding and Code of Conduct.
∎ LEDARS authority reserves the right to accept/reject any applications without assigning any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for the examination.
∎ Have at least 3 years of working experience in finance sector of a reputed NGO.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Daily recording and posting of all transactions in the financial books/ accounting software package
∎ Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.
∎ Ensure accurate recording of day-to-day accounting activities in the books.
∎ Manage all VAT and tax-related matters, including planning, compliance, and reporting.
∎ Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT returns, income tax returns, and other statutory filings.
∎ Monitor and manage the company’s cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
∎ Ensure all staff account for advances in line with established policy and procedures and that all accounts are settled at the time of termination of service.
∎ Prepare monthly/quarterly project Budget vs Actuals (BvA) report and analysis; ensure respective budget holders understand the variance implications and how to respond to and manage them effectively.
∎ Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
∎ Manage fixed assets with depreciation schedules, maintain asset registers, oversee inventory management
∎ Ensure compliance with all donors, establishing grant management systems regarding reporting timelines and data. Also undertaking any donor due diligence and ongoing compliance issues
∎ Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff and volunteers.
∎ Proficiency in Office Management tools (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and Tally Accounting software
∎ Generate and submit daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for all entities to management.
∎ Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and ensure strong knowledge of banking, tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance.
∎ Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
∎ Cheek, verification of all purchase requests and approves on his/her side.
∎ Keep and preserve all necessary documents related to finance.
∎ Prepare financial report, fund request or Call forward in donor prescribed format
∎ Ensure appropriate maintenance of all equipment, computer, printer, camera and other fixed assets, bicycle, water and soil test equipment’s, etc.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Daily recording and posting of all transactions in the financial books/ accounting software package
∎ Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.
∎ Ensure accurate recording of day-to-day accounting activities in the books.
∎ Manage all VAT and tax-related matters, including planning, compliance, and reporting.
∎ Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT returns, income tax returns, and other statutory filings.
∎ Monitor and manage the company’s cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
∎ Ensure all staff account for advances in line with established policy and procedures and that all accounts are settled at the time of termination of service.
∎ Prepare monthly/quarterly project Budget vs Actuals (BvA) report and analysis; ensure respective budget holders understand the variance implications and how to respond to and manage them effectively.
∎ Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
∎ Manage fixed assets with depreciation schedules, maintain asset registers, oversee inventory management
∎ Ensure compliance with all donors, establishing grant management systems regarding reporting timelines and data. Also undertaking any donor due diligence and ongoing compliance issues
∎ Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff and volunteers.
∎ Proficiency in Office Management tools (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and Tally Accounting software
∎ Generate and submit daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for all entities to management.
∎ Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and ensure strong knowledge of banking, tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance.
∎ Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
∎ Cheek, verification of all purchase requests and approves on his/her side.
∎ Keep and preserve all necessary documents related to finance.
∎ Prepare financial report, fund request or Call forward in donor prescribed format
∎ Ensure appropriate maintenance of all equipment, computer, printer, camera and other fixed assets, bicycle, water and soil test equipment’s, etc.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Starting 33,000 Taka. After confirmation 34,650 Taka including provident fund.
∎ Yearly increment, 2 festival bonuses, conveyance, phone bill, etc. as per HR policy.
∎ Starting 33,000 Taka. After confirmation 34,650 Taka including provident fund.
∎ Yearly increment, 2 festival bonuses, conveyance, phone bill, etc. as per HR policy.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Munshiganj, Satkhira

Read Before Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to apply with a complete resume/CV containing photo, telephone number, and email, with cover letter. Applications should be sent to online.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.

LEDARS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified women to apply.

Organization Information:

LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society) is an NGO working in southwest Bangladesh since 1996. LEDARS is working to improve the condition of life of the vulnerable population in the coastal area. By this time LEDARS had obtained several national and international recognitions for its work. LEDARS has the special consultative status of UN ECOSOC and the observer status of UNFCCC. LEDARS is the winner of the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2023 in water category.