Job Description

Title: Assistant Director (Finance & Accounts)

Company Name: Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS)

Vacancy: 01

Age: at least 45 years

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 83904 - 96288 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 10 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Micro-Credit

Published: 10 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting
∎ M.Com./MBS/MBA in Accounting or Finance from any reputed university.
∎ Professional certifications such as CA (CC), CMA (partially qualified), or ACCA (partially qualified) will be considered an advantage.
∎ M.Com./MBS/MBA in Accounting or Finance from any reputed university.
∎ Professional certifications such as CA (CC), CMA (partially qualified), or ACCA (partially qualified) will be considered an advantage.
∎

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 45 years
∎ At least 10 years of experience in a core accounting role, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar position.
∎ Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a microfinance organization with more than 100 branches.
∎ Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and accounting principles.
∎ Proficiency in VAT & Tax regulations, including the preparation and submission of VAT & Tax returns.
∎ Hands-on experience with financial software and ERP systems.
∎ Advanced skills in MS Office applications, especially MS Excel.Strong analytical skills for evaluating financial data, preparing budgets, and cash flow management.
∎ High level of attention to detail, particularly in payment processing, voucher preparation, and reconciliations.
∎ Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
∎ Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage complex financial processes effectively.
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with different teams and external stakeholders.
∎ Proficiency in both Bangla and English, with typing skills in Bangla (Bijoy) and English for preparing financial documents.
∎ Flexibility to work beyond office hours when required.
∎ The age limit is relaxable for more experienced candidates.
∎ Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 years of experience in a core accounting role, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar position.
∎ Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a microfinance organization with more than 100 branches.
∎ Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and accounting principles.
∎ Proficiency in VAT & Tax regulations, including the preparation and submission of VAT & Tax returns.
∎ Hands-on experience with financial software and ERP systems.
∎ Advanced skills in MS Office applications, especially MS Excel.Strong analytical skills for evaluating financial data, preparing budgets, and cash flow management.
∎ High level of attention to detail, particularly in payment processing, voucher preparation, and reconciliations.
∎ Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
∎ Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage complex financial processes effectively.
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with different teams and external stakeholders.
∎ Proficiency in both Bangla and English, with typing skills in Bangla (Bijoy) and English for preparing financial documents.
∎ Flexibility to work beyond office hours when required.
∎ The age limit is relaxable for more experienced candidates.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Support in developing business plan and budget for Microfinance Programs as per organizational requirements, implement and monitor budgetary control activities.
∎ Follow up of branch office expenses and monthly variance report of the budgeted and actual expenses showing the reasons for variance.
∎ Prepare monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual report as per donor/lender organization and authority requirements.
∎ Maintain liaison with the donor (PKSF), lending organization and Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) regarding financial matter.
∎ Review the findings of the internal, external, donor/lender audit report and makes coordination between program management and financial management.
∎ Collect updated Tax and VAT information amended by National Board of Revenue (NBR) every year and deduct Tax and VAT at source from bills and payments.
∎ Involvement with procurement in consistent with organizational purchase policy and procedure/ process.
∎ Check the bill/voucher in relation with code, budget allocation and definition.
∎ Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all reports, vouchers, schedules, payroll sheets and stock inventories.
∎ Follow organizational policy and procedure (financial manual, human resource policy and donor/lender guidelines) in all level.
∎ Update and input in developing Accounts manual, Audit manual and need base accounts related other policies.
∎ Maintain and ensure the accuracy of organizational asset through preventive measures including physical verification.
∎ Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports as & when necessary.
∎ To check Daily Fund Position and to submit it to Head of Accounts.
∎ Preparation of Budget and variance analysis.
∎ Managing Treasury.
∎ To supervise cash counting and to take corrective action on finding any discrepancy.
∎ Checking transactions in Microfin 360.
∎ Ensure timely verification of monthly Bank reconciliation statement by 1st week of following month.
∎ To ensure proper dealing with banks for smooth functioning of credit facilities/renewal etc.
∎ Generate various Management reports for smooth operation of the Department.
∎ Monitoring Petty Cash Transaction & Cash Book of Head Office.
∎ Accomplish any other duties as delegated by supervisors.
∎ Take corrective measures in field level on need base.
∎ Job Summary:
∎ Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS) is a leading national-level NGO engaged in socio-economic development since 1974 and providing microfinance to over 200,000 people in rural and urban areas with financial support from PKSF, banks, and other financial institutions. The Assistant Director (Finance & Accounts) will be responsible for overseeing and managing financial activities related to the Microfinance Programs of Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS). The position involves financial planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting while ensuring compliance with relevant policies, donor guidelines, and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will work closely with senior management, donors, and external stakeholders to maintain financial transparency, mitigate risks, and support strategic decision-making. The role also requires strong leadership skills to manage finance teams and ensure efficient execution of financial operations in alignment with MSS’s mission and objectives.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)
∎ Support in developing business plan and budget for Microfinance Programs as per organizational requirements, implement and monitor budgetary control activities.
∎ Follow up of branch office expenses and monthly variance report of the budgeted and actual expenses showing the reasons for variance.
∎ Prepare monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual report as per donor/lender organization and authority requirements.
∎ Maintain liaison with the donor (PKSF), lending organization and Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) regarding financial matter.
∎ Review the findings of the internal, external, donor/lender audit report and makes coordination between program management and financial management.
∎ Collect updated Tax and VAT information amended by National Board of Revenue (NBR) every year and deduct Tax and VAT at source from bills and payments.
∎ Involvement with procurement in consistent with organizational purchase policy and procedure/ process.
∎ Check the bill/voucher in relation with code, budget allocation and definition.
∎ Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all reports, vouchers, schedules, payroll sheets and stock inventories.
∎ Follow organizational policy and procedure (financial manual, human resource policy and donor/lender guidelines) in all level.
∎ Update and input in developing Accounts manual, Audit manual and need base accounts related other policies.
∎ Maintain and ensure the accuracy of organizational asset through preventive measures including physical verification.
∎ Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports as & when necessary.
∎ To check Daily Fund Position and to submit it to Head of Accounts.
∎ Preparation of Budget and variance analysis.
∎ Managing Treasury.
∎ To supervise cash counting and to take corrective action on finding any discrepancy.
∎ Checking transactions in Microfin 360.
∎ Ensure timely verification of monthly Bank reconciliation statement by 1st week of following month.
∎ To ensure proper dealing with banks for smooth functioning of credit facilities/renewal etc.
∎ Generate various Management reports for smooth operation of the Department.
∎ Monitoring Petty Cash Transaction & Cash Book of Head Office.
∎ Accomplish any other duties as delegated by supervisors.
∎ Take corrective measures in field level on need base.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ After confirmation: BDT 83,904 – 96,288 per month (negotiable during the probation period).
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Contributory Provident fund, Gratuity, Two festival bonuses in a year, yearly increment, special "Staff Welfare Fund (SWF)" to cover health expenses for self and family. The death benefit from a Special "Staff Welfare Fund".
∎ After confirmation: BDT 83,904 – 96,288 per month (negotiable during the probation period).
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Contributory Provident fund, Gratuity, Two festival bonuses in a year, yearly increment, special "Staff Welfare Fund (SWF)" to cover health expenses for self and family. The death benefit from a Special "Staff Welfare Fund".

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Job Highlights:

Read Before Apply:

Read Before Apply:

If you meet our requirements and believe you are the best fit for the position, please send your CV (including two professional references) along with a cover letter in one MS Word or PDF file addressed to the Executive Director, MSS via email at hr@mssbd.org or apply online on or before 28 February 2025.

Subject line: Application for the position of Assistant Director (Finance & Accounts).

MSS treats all applications based on merit. Any form of persuasion will disqualify the applicant. MSS reserves the right to cancel any application. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the selection process.

Apply Procedure 

Apply Online or 

Email your CV : Send your Detailed CV with Cover Letter to the given email: hr@mssbd.org 

Company Information:
∎ Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS)
∎ SEL Centre (3rd Floor), 29, West Panthapath, Dhaka-1205.
∎ Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS), a leading national level non-governmental organization, was established by a group of students of Dhaka Residential Model School/ College and later of the University of Dhaka in 1974 with the aim to provide succor to the underserved flood-stricken people. Thereafter, MSS started to empower the disadvantaged people by making resources available to them through microcredit, health and nutrition services, eliminating preventable blindness; promoting food security, women and child rights, good governance, non-formal primary education, among others.

Address::
∎ SEL Centre (3rd Floor), 29, West Panthapath, Dhaka-1205.
∎ Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS), a leading national level non-governmental organization, was established by a group of students of Dhaka Residential Model School/ College and later of the University of Dhaka in 1974 with the aim to provide succor to the underserved flood-stricken people. Thereafter, MSS started to empower the disadvantaged people by making resources available to them through microcredit, health and nutrition services, eliminating preventable blindness; promoting food security, women and child rights, good governance, non-formal primary education, among others.

Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2025

Category: Accounting/Finance