Accounts Officer

Job Description

Title: Accounts Officer

Company Name: BEDO

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Rajshahi

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance from public university or any government approved university.

• At least 3 years

• Age At most 45 years

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Computer Skills, Data Analysis, Accounting Management System, and Report Writing.

• A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in the relevant field; Prior USAID project experiences are encouraged to apply.

• Age at most 45 years but age flexible for higher qualified candidates.

• Proven experience in maintaining books of accounts, preparing reports, and performing other finance and accounting tasks as required.

• Must understand the government`s VAT and tax policies, as well as NGOAB regulations and other relevant compliances.

• Excellent knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and financial management software.

Position Overview

The Accounts Officer will oversee the finance and accounts of the Sushastho Maitree Project in Rajshahi District, maintain effective financial management, cash flow, updating books of accounts, expenditure & disbursement process. The role involves ensure financial transaction; prepare budget and budget analysis. The Accounts Officer accounting system maintaining as per the organizational policies.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year-end accounts closures, including bank reconciliation, and other related documentation, and submit to HO within the deadlines.

• Implement financial policies, procedures, and requirements, as well as ensure that all financial activities adhere to organization and donor guidelines.

• Prepare budget analysis and disbursement report in accordance with the programme budget activity line, and prepare a monthly expenditure report and forecasts in consultation with the programme coordinator and the Head of Finance and Accounts.

• Maintain and update books of accounts and other financial documents

• Verify all types of financial transactions, bills and ensure payment. Provide any other financial management-related assistance as & when required during programme implementation.

• Planning, budgeting, and financial management skills. Skilled in documentation, facilitation, presentation & reporting.

• Deduct and deposit VAT/Tax as per govt. compliance and deposit to govt. exchequer

• Assist in ensuring that audit observations and recommendations are followed up on in a timely and effective manner.

• Prepare and review bills/vouchers in accordance with the cash disbursement voucher, cash receipt voucher, adjustment voucher, and other pertinent documentation.

• Prepare and review programme staff’s monthly payroll and disburse to the appropriate bank account.

• Ensure that the policies and procedures, and approved budget are followed for all types of procurement. Collect quotations, organize tenders, and prepare bid summaries and Purchase Orders (PO) as needed

• Oversee office functions and ensure efficient use of utilities such as electricity, water, gas, and telephone.

• Ensure all kinds of administrative/ logistics support during training/ workshops and office operations

• Ensure the preparation of programme agreements with various suppliers/vendors.

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Tk. 35,000 (Monthly)

Festival bonus and other benefits will be providing as per project Budget.

Project-based/contractual