Senior Accountant

Job Description

Title: Senior Accountant

Company Name: Adventist Development and Relief Agency

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
∎ Skills Required: Accounting

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Audit Firms /Tax Consultant, Financial Consultants

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide strong and positive leadership to ADRA RISSM Project Finance Team
∎ Ensure that Project funds and resources are managed in a transparent, efficient and cost-effective way to achieve Project objectives and goal
∎ Supervise Project Accountant and Cashiers
∎ Oversee posting of Project transactions to general ledger
∎ Ensure the clearance of Balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
∎ Review and approve bank reconciliation, inter-entities reconciliation and petty cash accounts
∎ Settle amounts due or recover amounts receivables
∎ Oversee preparation and ensure timely production of Project monthly and quarterly financial reports in line with local government, ADRA's policies and procedures and donor regulations
∎ Monitor financial performance in line with project performance and develop projections
∎ Analyze spending trends and provide feedback and analysis to Program staff on areas with significant over or under spending
∎ Ensure compliance with ADRA's policies and procedures and donor regulations
∎ Develop Financial monitoring system, analyze and share financial reports and information
∎ Ensure that proper risk management and internal control systems are in place
∎ Ensure timely and effective follow-up of audit observations and recommendations and correct identified deficiencies
∎ Conduct orientation on finance policies and procedures for newly hired both finance and non- finance staff
∎ Review and approve payroll and settlement of employee entitlements (salaries, etc).
∎ Participate in physical verification (stock taking/inventory) of Project asset, property and equipment
∎ Undertake spot-check and regular field monitoring visits to ensure end-user checking
∎ Liaise with appropriate partner offices regarding financial and accounting issues
∎ Liaise with Bank and other stakeholders
∎ Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Minimum 5 years of work experience in finance, accounting/bookkeeping activities, auditing or related field with preference to NGO experience
∎ Minimum of 2 years' experience in senior level managerial position
∎ Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
∎ Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills, ability to work independently and under pressure with good problem-solving skills
∎ Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls
∎ In-depth working knowledge of accounting software packages (experience in using SUN Plus is an added advantage)
∎ Good written, oral communication and facilitation skills
∎ Proficient in English both spoken and written
∎ Proficient in Excel
∎ Commitment to ADRA's mission, beliefs and core values
∎ Relevant experience with an International NGO
∎ Current passport or the ability to apply for one.
∎ Driver's License.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting

Application Deadline: April 14, 2019

Company Information:
∎ Adventist Development and Relief Agency
∎ Address : 149, Shah Ali Bagh, Mirpur-1, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh.
∎ Web : http://www.adrabangladesh.org/
∎ Business : The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization that is present in more than 130 countries. ADRA delivers relief and development assistance to individuals in more than 130 countries—regardless of their ethnicity, political affiliation, or religious association. ADRA has been working for more than 45 years in Bangladesh.

Category: NGO/Development