Job Description
Title: Project Accountant
Company Name: Bangladesh Nazarene Mission
Vacancy: --
Age: at most 45 years
Location: Bagerhat (Mongla)
Minimum Salary: Tk. 25000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ 2 to 3 years
Published: 1 Aug 2024
Education:
∎ Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field.
∎ Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ 2-3 years of experience in NGO Accounts, preferably in climate resilience or sustainable livelihoods projects.
∎ Proficiency in both English and Bangla.
∎ Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
∎ Ability to use Tally accounting software.
∎ Familiarity with VAT and Tax calculations according to tax law.
∎ Experience in community engagement and capacity building.
∎ Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Willingness to travel to project sites as required
∎ 2-3 years of experience in NGO Accounts, preferably in climate resilience or sustainable livelihoods projects.
∎ Proficiency in both English and Bangla.
∎ Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
∎ Ability to use Tally accounting software.
∎ Familiarity with VAT and Tax calculations according to tax law.
∎ Experience in community engagement and capacity building.
∎ Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Willingness to travel to project sites as required
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Responsible to : Project Coordinator and Senior Finance officer
∎ Assigned Projects: Climate Resilient Sustainable Livelihood Project
∎ Job Location: Mongla Bagerhat
∎ Start Date: As soon as possible
∎ Establish and ensure standard financial management and accounting processes within the project team, ensuring compliance with BNM financial policies and procedures.
∎ Perform financial transactions for the project following organizational finance policies.
∎ Collect bills, vouchers, and other financial documents relevant to project accounts.
∎ Input financial data into accounting software (Tally 9) as per Head Office instructions.
∎ Ensure Tax/VAT calculation, deduction as per NBR rules, and timely deposits to the Treasury.
∎ Maintain project accounts in consultation with the Project Coordinator.
∎ Keep records of financial transactions (vouchers, cash book, ledger, procurement documents, salary payment records, bank statements).
∎ Prepare and submit financial reports promptly.
∎ Maintain project bank accounts, verify account statuses, and reconcile bank statements.
∎ Monitor project expenses, ensure adherence to approved budgets, and handle financial settlements.
∎ Assist in Human Resources and Personnel management tasks.
∎ Prepare monthly money requisitions and work plans for fund release.
∎ Record all cash, check, and bank transfer transactions daily.
∎ Provide required monthly financial reports to supervisors.
∎ Review and ensure accuracy of financial transactions within the project.
∎ Reconcile cash on hand and manage cash advances and expense reports.
∎ Support the Project Coordinator in financial policies and practices.
∎ Ensure contracts are current for rental properties, facilities, and vehicles.
∎ Submit month-end reports to the Dhaka Service Office promptly.
∎ Maintain various registers and update regularly (e.g., salary, cash, stationary, grocery).
∎ Input and update finance tasks using Tally software daily.
∎ Collaborate with Senior Finance Officer, Operations, and Internal Auditor on risk assessment and emergency planning.
∎ Maintain risk management systems (risk register, etc.).
∎ Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
∎ Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or authority
∎ Bangladesh Nazarene Mission is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the Climate Resilient Sustainable Livelihood (CRSL) Project in the Southern parts (Mongla-Bagerhat) of Bangladesh. The Project Accountant is responsible for implementing and coordinating all financial and budgetary aspects of Climate Resilient Sustainable Livelihood Project. S/he will oversee field accounting, expenditures, bookkeeping, and payroll related to the assigned project. The requirements and details for the positions are given below:
∎ Responsible to : Project Coordinator and Senior Finance officer
∎ Assigned Projects: Climate Resilient Sustainable Livelihood Project
∎ Job Location: Mongla Bagerhat
∎ Start Date: As soon as possible
∎ 1. Financial Management:
∎ Establish and ensure standard financial management and accounting processes within the project team, ensuring compliance with BNM financial policies and procedures.
∎ Perform financial transactions for the project following organizational finance policies.
∎ Collect bills, vouchers, and other financial documents relevant to project accounts.
∎ Input financial data into accounting software (Tally 9) as per Head Office instructions.
∎ Ensure Tax/VAT calculation, deduction as per NBR rules, and timely deposits to the Treasury.
∎ Maintain project accounts in consultation with the Project Coordinator.
∎ Keep records of financial transactions (vouchers, cash book, ledger, procurement documents, salary payment records, bank statements).
∎ Prepare and submit financial reports promptly.
∎ Maintain project bank accounts, verify account statuses, and reconcile bank statements.
∎ Monitor project expenses, ensure adherence to approved budgets, and handle financial settlements.
∎ Assist in Human Resources and Personnel management tasks.
∎ Prepare monthly money requisitions and work plans for fund release.
∎ Record all cash, check, and bank transfer transactions daily.
∎ Provide required monthly financial reports to supervisors.
∎ Review and ensure accuracy of financial transactions within the project.
∎ Reconcile cash on hand and manage cash advances and expense reports.
∎ Support the Project Coordinator in financial policies and practices.
∎ Ensure contracts are current for rental properties, facilities, and vehicles.
∎ Submit month-end reports to the Dhaka Service Office promptly.
∎ Maintain various registers and update regularly (e.g., salary, cash, stationary, grocery).
∎ Input and update finance tasks using Tally software daily.
∎ 2. Risk Management:
∎ Collaborate with Senior Finance Officer, Operations, and Internal Auditor on risk assessment and emergency planning.
∎ Maintain risk management systems (risk register, etc.).
∎ Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
∎ Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or authority
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary: BDT. 25,000/- per month and phone bill allowance. Upon completion of the probation period, will include gratuity and insurance benefits.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Bagerhat (Mongla)
Company Information:
∎ Bangladesh Nazarene Mission
∎ House-16, Road-14, Sector-12, Uttara, Dhaka-1230.
∎ Bangladesh Nazarene Mission (BNM) is a non-government, non-political and non-profit organization, which is registered under the NGO Affairs Bureau of Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Since its inception, the organization is always responsive to the need of the disadvantaged and destitute people with special focus and attention to the children and women. BNM works for humanity and is respectful to all people irrespective of religion, caste and creed. Major programs undertaken for sustainable development by BNM are child and women rights and access to food and nutrition; education for children; food security (nutrition and food security; food for works); basic health and hygiene, agriculture and homestead gardening; disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation; economic development through income generating activities; women empowerment and community capacity building through formation of Self-Help Groups (SHG). BNM is involved in the emergency relief and rehabilitation as necessary.
Address::
∎ House-16, Road-14, Sector-12, Uttara, Dhaka-1230.
∎ Bangladesh Nazarene Mission (BNM) is a non-government, non-political and non-profit organization, which is registered under the NGO Affairs Bureau of Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Since its inception, the organization is always responsive to the need of the disadvantaged and destitute people with special focus and attention to the children and women. BNM works for humanity and is respectful to all people irrespective of religion, caste and creed. Major programs undertaken for sustainable development by BNM are child and women rights and access to food and nutrition; education for children; food security (nutrition and food security; food for works); basic health and hygiene, agriculture and homestead gardening; disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation; economic development through income generating activities; women empowerment and community capacity building through formation of Self-Help Groups (SHG). BNM is involved in the emergency relief and rehabilitation as necessary.
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Application Deadline: 11 Aug 2024
Category: Accounting/Finance
