Accounts & MIS Officer (RAISE Project)

Job Description

Title: Accounts & MIS Officer (RAISE Project)

Company Name: Habiganj Unnayan Sangstha

Vacancy: 1

Age: 30 to 45 years

Job Location: Habiganj

Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Management from any Govt. approved university.

• More than one 3rd Division/Class in examinations will not be accepted.

• Candidates with CA (CC) or any relevant professional degree/certificate will get preferences.

• Training in Financial Management will be treated as extra quality.

• At least 5 years

• Age 30 to 45 years

• At least 5 years of experience in accounts and finance related work in any reputed organization.
• Preference shall be given to individuals with prior experience in working under PKSF'S RAISE Project, along with demonstrated skills, professional competence, and a strong reputation.
• Experience in using AIS & MIS tools of microfinance will get preference.
• Good operating skills of Microsoft Office (especially MS Excel and MS Word) with software operation and reporting will be treated as essential skills and
• Required to have excellent communication skills.

The Accounts Officer will be responsible for maintaining project accounts at PIU. He/she will also be responsible for releasing fund from the PKSF and will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of PIU.

Job Context:

• "Habiganj Unnayan Sangstha" is implementing the 'Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)' Project under the Additional Financing phase, implemented by the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) with support from the World Bank, aims to enhance employment opportunities, entrepreneurship development and economic inclusion for low-income youth and microentrepreneurs. The project aims to enhance employment and income-generating opportunities for low-income youth through skills development, apprenticeship programs, entrepreneurship promotion, access to finance and other livelihood support interventions. The project places particular emphasis on women, disadvantaged groups and climate-vulnerable communities, thereby fostering inclusive economic growth and sustainable livelihoods across Bangladesh. The RAISE Project is being implemented nationwide through selected Partner Organizations (POs) of PKSF. As a Partner Organization of PKSF, Habiganj Unnayan Sangstha is responsible for implementing the project within its designated operational area in accordance with the project objectives and implementation guidelines.

• To ensure effective implementation of the project and achievement of its intended outcomes, "Habiganj Unnayan Sangstha" invites applications from qualified, experienced and motivated professionals for the following project positions under the RAISE Project. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the positions are provided below.

• The Accounts and MIS Officer shall be responsible for maintaining and managing all project accounts and financial records at the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely data entry and updating of financial and relevant project information in the RAISE Case Management System (CMS). He/She will ensure proper receipt, custody, disbursement, and accounting of project funds received from PKSF in compliance with applicable financial policies, procedures and reporting requirements. The Accounts and MIS Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator, Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and provide necessary financial and accounting support for the effective implementation of project activities.

Work Station:

• Habiganj Unnayan Sangstha (Habiganj District Area)

• Extensive field visit across the country is required.

Assignment Duration: Project Years

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain all books of accounts of the project and maintain bank accounts, cash management, fixed assets management, stock management, advance and reimbursement, audit arrangements, TAX and VAT regulations and compliance with the project.

• Prepare budget and ensure actual expenditure is in line with the budget, maintain disbursement, reconciliation, and loan disbursement according to project Financial Guideline.

• Preserve all procurement records and financial records in accordance with the provisions of the PPA 2025.

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and any other related reports as per project requirement.

• Maintain liaison and coordinate with PMU accounts department regarding project accounts, and finance.

• Collect, verify, compile, and validate project participants (apprentices, young micro-entrepreneurs and climate vulnerable entrepreneurs), training, employment, entrepreneurship, and project performance data received from branch level.

• Ensure timely and accurate entry, updating, and management of project data in the RAISE CMS and other designated information management systems.

• Coordinate with the Project Management Unit (PMU), PKSF, Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and relevant stakeholders regarding CMS-related reporting, data reconciliation and information management issues and

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the management.

• Consolidated Tk. 50,000/- (BDT Fifty thousand taka only) per month and other admissible benefits as per organization rules. (Inclusive of all applicable Tax as per the law of Bangladesh).

• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.