Project Accountant

Job Description

Title: Project Accountant

Company Name: Protibondhi Community Centre (PCC)

Vacancy: 1

Age: 35 to 45 years

Job Location: Mymensingh, Mymensingh (Muktagachha)

Salary: Tk. 36000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age 35 to 45 years

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in financial management, preferably in community savings or microfinance programs with NGO/INGO.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping systems.

• Experience in managing community-level savings and credit operations is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting software.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple financial activities simultaneously.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with field staff and community members.

• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.

• High level of integrity, honesty, and commitment to transparency and accountability.

Equal Rights & Economic Dignity for Marginalized Community in Mymensingh (EREDMCM) Project, Protibondhi Community Center

Report to: Coordinator-IGA, EREDMCM Project

Job Context:

Protibondhi Community Center (PCC) is seeking applications from qualified Bangladeshi candidates for the Coordinator position under the PCC-EREDMCM Project, funded by CSI-Luxembourg. The project titled “Equal Rights and Economic Dignity for Marginalized Communities in Mymensingh” aims to promote social inclusion, inclusive education, economic empowerment, and equal opportunities for marginalized groups in the Mymensingh region. This is 3 years project and have possibility of renewal.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Accountant

• Providing timely and adequately financial support to smoothly implementation of project activities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records of all savings collection, group deposits, and revolving fund transactions.

• Ensure that all savings and IGA loan collections are properly recorded, verified, and deposited into designated bank accounts on time.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial summaries of savings and IGA loan transactions.

• Support field facilitators and community groups in maintaining transparent and consistent financial documentation (savings ledgers, passbooks, group registers, etc.).

• Reconcile cash, bank, and ledger balances regularly to ensure financial accuracy.

• Ensure that all financial transactions comply with PCC’s financial policy and donor requirements.

• Assist in the budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and reporting related to savings and revolving fund components.

• Prepare and submit monthly financial and variance reports to the Finance Manager and Project Coordinator.

• Provide necessary financial data and support during internal and external audits.

• Monitor and follow up with field teams on any irregularities or discrepancies in group-level savings records.

• Train and provide financial guidance to community-based groups on bookkeeping, savings management, and basic financial accountability.

• Maintain confidentiality of all financial data and ensure secure handling of financial records.

• Maintain proper cash control and manage books of accounts and other financial documents.

• Monitor the financial activities of the project

• Check and verify bills and payments

• Operate and maintain Tally accounting software

• Assist in budget analysis and disbursement according to the project budget activity lines, and prepare month-wise expenditure plans in consultation with project manager.

• Implement financial policies, procedures, and requirements to ensure all financial activities comply with organizational and donor guidelines.

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year-end closures of accounts, including bank reconciliation, bank statement and other related documents.

• Supervise office support staff. Assist in selecting and negotiating with local service providers within established financial parameters.

• Maintain records related to staff personal files, attendance registers, leave registers,

• movement registers and fixed assets registers.

• Properly store materials and keep the store register updated with relevant supporting documents.

• Maintain inventory records according to the asset classification of project and donor policies for the project office.

• Handle official procurement in collaboration to the project purchase committee following the organizational financial policies.

• Organize and provide administrative support for workshops, meetings, and training sessions held at internal or external venue.

• Randomly verify various types of financial transactions.

• Ensure the cleanliness of the project office premises and the efficient and effective operation of utility services and office security.

• Ensure machines and equipment, such as photocopiers, computers, printers, and IPS systems are in good working conditions.

• Maintain and update lease agreements, contracts, and other relevant documents at the project office.

• The Candidate s should have strong knowledge of accounting practices, income tax, vat and customs regulations in the country.

• Proficiency in operation computers, including MS office, excel, and power point is required.

• Competency in strategic thinking, decision making, and problem-solving, along with strong analytical abilities is essential.

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

• Ready to work in any additional project supported by other donors.

• Employment Status: Yearly Renewable

• Monthly Consolidated Salary: Tk. 36.000

• Compensation & other benefits: As per organization Policy.