Assistant Manager - Finance and Administration

Job Description

Title: Assistant Manager - Finance and Administration

Company Name: Water & Life Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

Salary: Tk. 55000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 5 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• MBA/Master degree in Finance, Accounting

• 5 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 25 years

• Strong knowledge of taxation, audit, and regulatory/statutory compliance

• Proficiency in Odoo/accounting systems and strong Excel skills

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports

• Excellent command in communication skills

• Self-motivated, adaptable, team player and passion for social development works

• Experience: 5-7 years' experience in Finance & Administration in development organization

Context:

The French NGO better with water has created the social business Shobar Jonno Pani Ltd. and the NGO Water & Life Bangladesh in 2010 and now operating under the trademark of better with water Bangladesh.

The overall objective of BWW Bangladesh is to improve the living conditions of low income communities in depressed urban areas of Bangladesh based on water supply.

BWW Bangladesh sets up, maintains and operates the water supply network in the targeted areas, on top of which it ensures the implementation of the sanitation & social activities (Hygiene promotion, Fire-fighting, Solid waste management, Community mobilisation). This is the first time in Bangladeshi slums that water is provided through household connection and based on a social enterprise model.

BWW Bangladesh engaged in partnerships with the local communities, authorities, water operator and other development stakeholders.

• Location: Head Office, Gulshan

• Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager

Tasks & responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure timely recording of all financial transactions in Odoo,

• Verify accounting vouchers and supporting documents, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, VAT and tax regulations.

• Prepare bank reconciliation statements, monitor cash flow and maintain financial registers.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, financial statements and variance analysis.

• Prepare financial reports in accordance with IFRS and IAS standards.

• Ensure timely submission of VAT, Tax, TDS and other statutory returns while maintaining compliance with NBR, MRA, NGOAB and Bangladesh Bank requirements.

• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.

• Coordinate with NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) for FD-4, FD-6, fund release, work permits and other regulatory matters.

• Prepare monthly payroll, overtime, festival bonuses, salary transfer sheets and employee final settlements.

• Administer employee benefits, including provident fund, gratuity and group insurance.

• Oversee procurement, logistics, agreements, travel arrangements and hotel bookings.

• Provide administrative and basic IT support to ensure smooth office operations.

• Supervise and support the Finance and Administration team to ensure efficient departmental operations.

Salary:

• BDT 55000 (depends on candidate's skills and work experience)

Benefits:

• Two Festival Bonus (basic), Medical Insurance, Gratuity, Contributory Provident Fund, Mobile Allowance, Two Days' Weekend, Leave package to ensure professional and personal life balance.