Finance and Accounts Associate

Job Description

Title: Finance and Accounts Associate

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Satkhira

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 5 years

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. (CACC will be preferred as advantage)

• At least 5 years

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the development sector.

• Skills:

• Strong knowledge of IAS and BAS accounting systems.

• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent reporting, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to independently manage audits and prepare responses.

• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with VAT, tax, and government regulations in Bangladesh.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.

• Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

• Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term.

Job Context

• Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.
• Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled - Finance and Accounts Associate for the "Empowering Climate Migrants and At-Risk Communities: Enhancing Access to Public Resources, Services, and Policy Influence for Resilience Building" Project
• Reports to: Coordinator A & F, Uttaran

Job Responsibilities

• The Finance and Accounts associate will manage financial operations to ensure smooth and compliant implementation of the Project and other organizational initiatives. Key responsibilities include:
• Financial Planning and Reporting
• Analyze profitability by comparing actuals with forecasts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial plans following the approved budget.
• Develop financial projections for the Project and submit cash requisitions to donors.
• Generate accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Create on-demand financial reports as required by Uttaran’s management and donors.
• Assist to ensure timely basis audit for donor and NGO Affairs Bureau.
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with IAS and BAS accounting systems in project operations.
• Follow updated VAT, tax, and revenue compliance as per Bangladesh government regulations.
• Deposit VAT and tax to the government treasury within deadlines.
• Monitor procurement processes to ensure policy and compliance adherence before payment.
• Conduct internal audits and respond to audit observations by preparing management responses.
• Financial Operations and Record Maintenance
• Manage daily financial transactions and maintain books of accounts.
• Preserve and organize all financial documents, including vouchers, ledgers, bills, and reports.
• Maintain and update inventory and asset registers in line with organizational policies.
• Safeguard cash, bank cheques, audit reports, agreements, and other sensitive documents.
• Team Collaboration and Capacity Building
• Orient project team members on financial policies, norms, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in staff coordination meetings, share financial updates, and plan accordingly.
• Collaborate with programmatic teams to verify expenditures and monitor project activities.
• Support Uttaran’s management and donors with regular coordination and communication.

• Salary: 46,500 BDT to 50,000 BDT per month (Including Festival bonus, PF, Gratuity etc.) Actual Salary is depending as per currency rate gain/loss.

• Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran`s Policy and Project Design.