Job Description
Title: Assistant Accountant
Company Name: Muslim Hands International
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Sylhet
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters/MBA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
Job Context:
∎ Report to: Finance Manager
∎ Location: Muslim Hands School of Excellence, Daspara, Khadimnagar, Sylhet
∎ Last date: 21th August, 2023
∎ Length of Contract: 1 year (Possibility of extension)
∎ About Muslim Hands International: Muslim Hands International, Bangladesh is registered with the Bureau of NGO Affairs working in different sectors i.e. education, WASH, health, livelihood, child protection, poverty alleviation and disaster relief program since 1995. Our donor Muslim Hands UK is an international relief and development NGO, established in 1993 working both directly and with partners in over forty countries, carrying out short and long-term projects in emergency relief, educational and vocational training, orphan sponsorship, medical care and safe water.
∎ Summary of Position: The Assistant Accountant will provide support to secure a dynamic and growth-oriented organization, where he/she can leverage strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and solid understanding of financial principles to contribute to accurate financial reporting, efficient transaction management, and overall financial health.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Financial Recordkeeping: Assist in maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date financial records, including invoices, receipts, expense reports, and donation documentation.
∎ Enter financial data into accounting software and spreadsheets accurately.
∎ Accounts Payable and Receivable: Support the processing of vendor invoices, verifying accuracy and adherence to procurement policies.
∎ Prepare and execute payments to vendors and service providers in a timely manner.
∎ Monitor accounts receivable, record donations, and assist in acknowledging contributions.
∎ Budget Monitoring and Bank Reconciliation: Assist in tracking budget allocations for different projects, programs, and operational expenses.
∎ Assist in performing regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate recording of transactions.
∎ Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and accounting records.
∎ Financial Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
∎ Assist in generating financial summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Compliance and Internal Controls: Assist in ensuring adherence to financial regulations, reporting requirements, and internal control procedures.
∎ Help implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard financial transactions and assets.
∎ Support audits and reviews by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
∎ Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to collect financial information and address any discrepancies.
∎ Assist in responding to inquiries from staff, donors, or partners regarding financial matters.
∎ Miscellaneous Tasks: Assist in processing payroll, including accurate recording of employee compensation and benefits.
∎ Participate in the annual budgeting process and contribute to financial projections.
∎ Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Finance Director.
∎ Collection of Tuition fees and Government books.
∎ Collaborate to purchase hostel food items and office stationary.
∎ Participating in any training required for Education sector.
∎ Gender Equality Commitments : Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.
∎ Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
∎ Respect beneficiaries' women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
∎ Value and respect all cultures.
∎ Safeguarding Commitments : The appointee must perform his/her duties in accordance with the Muslim Hands International Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy.
∎ Remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage), Microsoft Excel, and other relevant tools.
∎ Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
∎ Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
∎ Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
∎ Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
∎ Familiarity with non-profit accounting standards and regulations (a plus).
∎ Previous experience in accounting or finance within a non-profit organization (a plus).
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 21 Aug 2023
Company Information:
∎ 14 Aug 2023
∎ Muslim Hands International
∎ Address : House-6/11 (1st Floor) Block-E, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207
∎ Business : Muslim Hands, a registered charity in the UK was
emerged as an international aid agency and NGO
by raising funds at Nottingham for the war-affected
people in Bosnia in 1993. Since then it has been
responding to countless more emergencies as well
as implementing development projects in more than
thirty countries worldwide. In Bangladesh, Muslim
Hands began its journey in 1995 with a charity and
development fund for humanitarian response and
projects for the socio-economic development of
the target population. Following establishing the
country office and designing short, medium, and long
term strategies, it has been implementing projects
on Education, Health, Child Protection, Livelihood,
Shelter, WASH, religious Infrastructure, and emergency
response programs for the vulnerable and needy
population in an ethical, efficacious and transparent
manner to ensure long-lasting improvement of
families and the communities in target areas and
demonstrating accountability to the donors.
Category: Accounting/Finance
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