Accounts Officer

Job Description

Title: Accounts Officer

Company Name: Social and Economic Enhancement Programme

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Post Graduate on MBS, Accounting or Finance.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Social and Economic Enhancement Programme (SEEP) is a private voluntary development organization with a vision to create a society for children which is free of exploitation, discrimination and violence and supports growth to their highest potential. Established in 1985 with its head office in Dhaka, it is mandated to protect the children.
∎ Programme Background:
∎ SEEP has been working in the urban context for many years with the most vulnerable and marginalized groups to improve their economic and social status by addressing the underlying issues/causes of extreme poverty. Currently, SEEP is going to implement a five years` long (2023 to 2027) livelihood graduation programme in the Dhaka North City Corporation titled: "Green Graduation Programme for Urban Extreme Poor". The programme`s overall goal is to Urban Extreme Poor households can sustainably meet their basic needs and have improved coping strategies through strengthened livelihoods which place value on the natural environment. This programme will be implemented with technical and financial support from Concern Worldwide and Irish Aid.
∎ SEEP is inviting applications from qualified and committed development professionals for the position of Accounts Officer. This is the contractual position. Reportable to Programme Coordinator and Director Finance.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year-end accounts closures, including bank reconciliation, and other related documentation, and submit to Donor & 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.
∎ 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 is 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.
∎ Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the management

Additional Requirements:
∎ Skills Required: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Computer Skills, Data Analysis, Accounting Management System, and Report Writing.
∎ A minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the relevant field;
∎ 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.
∎ Good communication skills in English (written and oral)

Salary:
∎ Tk. 35000 (Monthly)
∎ (In addition, mobile bill, transportation cost and festival bonus as per organizational policy)

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 14 Jan 2023

Company Information:
∎ 5 Jan 2023
∎ Social and Economic Enhancement Programme
∎ Business : Promotion and Protection Child Rights

Category: Accounting/Finance

: Persuasion will highly be discouraged. SEEP is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. SEEP will right authority on this requirement process recognize, withdraw and others. SEEP is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly, all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child Safeguarding, PSEA Policy. SEEP has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work.