Accounts Officer
Job Description
Title: Accounts Officer
Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh
Vacancy: 02
Job Location: Sylhet
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Commerce (MCom) in Finance or Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance / Accounting
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Maintain books of accounts, ensure financial transactions and payment process-20%.
∎ Maintain books of accounts such as cash book, ledger, stock register, preparing vouchers, and recording transactions into accounting systems/books of accounts as per IRB finance manual.
∎ Maintain necessary office records, files, documents, MOU, agreements, lease agreements etc. and track/preserve those documents safely, securely and systematically.
∎ Checking bills/invoices of project staff/suppliers/vendors/contractors/consultants etc. and arranging for payment.
∎ Prepare Cash Payment Vouchers for the payment process based on bills/invoices and other associates' documents.
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∎ Ensure policies procedures, Govt. rules and donor compliance-10%.
∎ Ensure appropriate calculation, deduction and deposition of Tax and VAT at sources while paying suppliers payment as per govt. rules.
∎ Ensure applicable govt. and local laws, revenue stamps, NGOAB requirements, IRB policies and it's donor compliance.
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∎ Handling cash and bank transactions & operations-20%.
∎ Prepare Bank Payment Vouchers and cheque writing, maintain cheque issue register, cheque leaf log register, and obtain signatures from authorised Bank/Cheque signatories.
∎ Perform all sorts of Banking tasks, assist with Bank account opening, closing, signatories changing, Bank statement collection, Bank reconciliation statement, cash reconciliation statement preparation and other relevant tasks as and when required.
∎ Perform daily petty cash management and cash count sheet.
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∎ Project Management, Finance and Operations Support-20%.
∎ Assist Project Manager/Project In-Charge at the field office in preparing budget, financial reports, variance analysis of budgets, queries and feedback to program staff(end-user)/other relevant activities/programs and events.
∎ Assist project staff in preparing and submitting cash advance requests and advance adjustment packages to the IRCO. The Finance Department follows the appropriate templates, and deadlines as per IRB finance manual.
∎ Ensure to carry cash to the distribution points/fields for training/workshop/cash for work/relief/cash grants etc.
∎ Ensure Master Roll preparation, obtain signatures from beneficiaries, person engage with distribution, review and approval etc. and submit with associate's documents to IRCO Finance Department.
∎ Assist/provide backup support to the IRCO Finance Department as and when required.
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by the management.
∎ Participate/attend/contribute to Ramadan and Qurbani program activities at the field level, assist program staff for advance and adjustment of Ramadan and Qurbani Program costs if any.
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∎ Reporting-20%.
∎ Based on approved activities/plan and budget, prepare and submit field office/project office monthly fund/cash advance request to IRCO Finance Department by the 10th of each month.
∎ Ensure close of the month-end accounting transactions, verification of receipts and payments closing balances records etc.
∎ Prepare and submit field office monthly cash flow and financial reports/statements to the IRCO Finance Department by the 5th of each month.
∎ Prepare and submit field office monthly MC/Vehicle log sheet/report to the Operations Department.
∎ Maintain stock and Assets/Inventory list/register, physical count, verification and periodical report to IRCO Finance Department.
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∎ Participation, Documentation and Archiving-5%.
∎ Participants in the procurement committee meetings/checking quotation, financial strength of the vendor, GoB Tax/VAT issue, Valid trade license, CS Calculation etc. before signing on CS(if any).
∎ Periodic field visits/project sites/ beneficiaries during cash and materials distribution time.
∎ Ensure periodic partner visits, and conduct financial and compliance monitoring/review of partners' financial documents, bills/invoices/vouchers, reports and others.
∎ Preserve financial documents/vouchers/files/MOU, agreement, lease agreement etc. in a safe place according to the IR, B archive policy.
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∎ Other requirements-5%.
∎ Participate & involved with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization etc.) activities.
∎ Support in the procurement of materials like requisition, follow-up etc.
∎ Facilitate donor/external visits and ensure that recommendations of visitors are addressed.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, Fraud, Bribery or money Laundering to achieve the program's goals of safeguarding implementation and as well as Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on the safeguarding of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey the IR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.
∎ Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 18 to 60 years
∎ Essential Competencies:
∎ Facilitation Skill
∎ Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skill
∎ Reporting & Documentation
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation Skill
∎ Financial management
∎ Decision making
∎ Conflict resolution
∎ Leadership
∎ Self-development
∎ Problem-solving
∎ Planning, analytical and organizational skills
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
∎ Supportive, effective and a good team player
∎ Willing to adapt to IRW's norms and values
∎ IT Skill:
∎ Working knowledge/Proven Expertise in Microsoft Word/ Excel/PowerPoint/Auto CAD or any engineering design-related program/Illustrator/Basic Internet/Statistical Software/Database Management/ Basic Hardware & Software Installation/Troubleshooting etc.
∎ Language:
∎ Excellent/Working knowledge-Reading/Writing/Speaking/Listening-English & Bangla
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∎ Desirable Competencies:
∎ Project Implementation Skill
∎ Social Mobilization Skill
∎ Basic Photographic Skills
∎ Strategic Management
∎ Staff Management
Salary: Tk. 52777 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Provident fund, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
∎ Other benefits will be provided as per organizational HR policy.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 3 Nov 2023
Company Information:
∎ 22 Oct 2023
∎ Islamic Relief Bangladesh
∎ Address : Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ Business : Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - founded in 1984 and based in Birmingham, UK - is an independent humanitarian and development organization. It supports the world’s most vulnerable people in their fight against poverty & sufferings regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief, and without expecting anything in return. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
IRW has a presence in 45 countries across the globe. Some funds of the organization come from individual donations and others from institutional donors such as the DFID, EU, SIDA, CIDA/IDRF, Forum Syd, WFP, UNDP, and ECHO.
Islamic Relief(IR) started working in Bangladesh in 1991 in order to help the distressed survivors of the devastating cyclone by providing emergency relief and supporting communities to rebuild in the wake of that cyclone. Initially, it focused on emergency relief & disaster preparedness activities. Later on, it expanded its programs on both humanitarian and development challenges. Now it works in an integrated manner combining emergency humanitarian assistance, short-term work opportunity, shelter support, awareness & training on different DRR, climate change, development, health & hygiene and social issues, cash grant, IGA means, health & nutrition, safe water & sanitation, education, advocacy and linkage with different service providers. As a registered charity, IR is open and transparent; it continually assesses its work and operational methods to improve impact and effectiveness.
Islamic Relief values and commitment to safeguarding: IRB is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom IRB engages. IRB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
Category: NGO/Development
: For more details on Job information, Please download the job description from our official website (islamicrelief.org.bd). Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply. However, Islamic Relief Bangladesh considers diversity in the workplace and is a committed equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, family or marital status, ethnicity, disability, class, caste, or religion.
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 3rd Nov 2023
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