Accounts Officer-Tax & VAT

Job Description

Title: Accounts Officer-Tax & VAT

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO,Development Agency

• Master of Commerce (MCom)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• M.Com / MBA (Accounting / Management / Finance) from any recognized University.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO,Development Agency

• Age At most 40 years

• Minimum 5 year of proven experience in getting project approval and in processing FD-6, FD-2, FD-3, FD-7) and FC-1, FD-4 and obtaining approval from NGO Affairs Bureau along the required experience in finance and accounts. 

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

• Experience to maintain necessary communication and liaison with NGO Affairs Bureau, Social Service Department, Income Tax & VAT offices and relevant government offices.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proficiency in using accounting software, such as Tally, is an advantage.

• Familiarity with tax laws and regulations.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Good computer skills on Microsoft Office software and typing skills both in Bangla and English.

• Handle VAT & Income Tax related work of the organization.

• Prepare and file monthly VAT & TDS returns and ensure ongoing compliance with the Income Tax Act & VAT Act.

• Prepare and deposit a-challans on regular basis.

• Provide TDS & VDS certificates against deduction from parties.

• Assist in conducting the organizational income tax assessment, liaising with the Deputy Commissioner of Taxes (DCT) or the intermediary authority.

• Input data into Tally software.

• Prepare and check bills/vouchers, and record the daily vouchers.

• Assist in monthly and year-end closing processes and reconcile bank statements on timely basis.

• Develop the Programmatic and Financial applications for FD-6, FD-2, FD-3, FD-7) and FC-1 (Foreign Contribution) forms of all new and revised projects and submit to NGO Forum Management in a timely manner for reviewing and submission the Project/Organizational to the NGOAB.

• Prepare and submit responses against queries from NGO Bureau and LGI on FD-6, FD-07 and FD-4 (Audit) in collaboration with Project Coordinator/Project Focal and sector focal and Accounts & Finance Team.

• Prepare Annual Progress Report as per NGO Bureau’s prescribed format and ensure to submit it to NGO Forum Management.

• Maintain liaison with the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) regarding FD7, FD6, and other registration and project-related needs;

• Support to prepare NGOAB documents such as FD6/ FD7/ FD-2, FD-3, FC1, FD4 audit report;

• Make regular follow up & visit to NGOAB to oversee the progress and coordinate with different projects to meet the NGOAB requirements;

• Respond to and process all questions/queries raised by the NGO Affairs Bureau or relevant Ministry in relation to project implementation;

• Keep abreast with information about rules and regulations as well as new communications to/from the NGOAB;

• Facilitate information gathering and then compile the data for the Annual Project Activity Report, Annual Report, Project Brief, etc. for submission to the NGO Affairs Bureau; ensure submission meets NGOAB prescribed deadlines;

• Support the coordination of internal and external audits for NGOAB projects and partners;

• Support to ensure GoB VAT and Tax compliance for NGOAB reporting;

• Perform other related duties as required.

As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.