Finance and Accounts Officer

Job Description

Title: Finance and Accounts Officer

Company Name: PHALS (Programme for Helpless And Lagged Societies)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2025-07-21

Application Deadline: 2025-07-27

Education:

• Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting

• Proven experience in book keeping, finance, and accounting practices.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, audit support, and budget management.

• Familiarity with latest Bangladeshi VAT & Tax laws.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both Bangla and English.

• Ability to use accounting software (Tally) and MS Office tools effectively.

• Awareness of safeguarding and PSEA principles.

• Prior experience working with Malteser International or German Donor will add value.

Organization: PHALS (Program for Helpless And Lagged Society)

Project: TOGETHER 2.0, funded by Malteser International

Location: Cox`s Bazar District

Duration: (1st August 2025 to May 2027)

Job Context

PHALS is implementing the TOGETHER 2.0 Project in Cox’s Bazar with support from Malteser International. We are seeking a qualified and motivated Finance and Accounts Officer to manage project-level financial operations and reporting maintaining donor compliance with transparent financial records, and support administrative and procurement processes as needed. Candidates who are not able to join from 1st August 2025, need not to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record all types of vouchers (debit, credit, journal, adjustment) and update cash book and ledgers daily.

• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.

• Assist with internal and external audits and address audit observations.

• Prepare fund requests and manage project and institutional budgets ensuring compliance with donor, organizational, and government (VAT & Tax) policies.

• Monitor project expenditures for budget compliance and provide feedback.

• Support procurement processes by maintaining financial oversight and documentation.

• Maintain accurate, transparent financial records, including petty cash, bank reconciliation statements, stock and procurement registers.

• Safely manage and safeguard financial documents, cheque books, and advances.

• Oversee advance disbursements and ensure timely adjustment within deadlines.

• Collect and verify source documents for financial reporting and voucher preparation.

• Prepare financial and administrative monitoring reports.

• Ensure timely monthly payments and compliance with organizational and donor policies.

• Support safeguarding and uphold Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) principles.

• Salary: BDT 50,000/- per month, plus other benefits as per project budget.