Senior Executive, Finance & Accounts

Job Description

Title: Senior Executive, Finance & Accounts

Company Name: Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ BBA/ MBA in Accounting/ Finance, CACC/ CA partly qualified.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ About BYLC: Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), the country`s first leadership institute, exists to build connections among youth from diverse backgrounds, equip them with leadership skills, and enable them to have high impact in public, private, and civil sectors. All of BYLC`s efforts aim to strengthen prosperity, justice, and inclusiveness in societies worldwide. BYLC`s unique approach to youth development includes: (a) uniting students from English medium, Bangla medium, and Madrassas through a rigorous admission process; (b) using experiential teaching methods to build leadership competencies in students; and (c) creating a platform for students to translate their learning into action through service projects.
∎ Purpose: The prime responsibility of the Senior Executive, Finance and Accounts is to track and maintain the day-to-day accounts activities.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Issue payments against invoices on time by either cheque or cash. Must ensure all expenses are approved and justified with necessary supporting documents according to IFRC/BYLC's policies and procedures;
∎ Post and allocate expenses and receipts to Tally (accounting software)
∎ Manage petty cash as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
∎ Support monthly and year-end closing procedure;
∎ Assist in preparing and processing cash forecast for the delegation in a timely manner;
∎ Maintain all financial documents
∎ Assist in identifying variances in actual expenditure and the budget;
∎ Assist with auditing expenses, checking financial documents, invoices, etc. to ensure adequate documentation, coding, and reporting of financial transactions;
∎ Prepare monthly financial reports;
∎ Ensure VAT and tax deductions are compliant with Government rules and regulations;
∎ Monitor compliance with BYLC's and Donor requirements, rules and regulations;
∎ Provide support to complete internal & external audit;
∎ Maintain bank accounts and banking affairs
∎ Perform any other work-related duties assigned by the line manager.

Additional Requirements:
∎ More than 1 year of experience in analyzing, planning and managing finance and budge
∎ Knowledge of using accounting software
∎ Personal qualities should include integrity, commitment to public service, independent thinker, team player, and an eye for detail
∎ Knowledge and skills in general administration, procurement, operational guidelines and tools
∎ Able to influence, communicate, co-operate and negotiate with a wide range of people and organizations
∎ Proficient in MS Excel and Word
∎ Language Proficiency in English and Bangla.

Salary:
∎ Competitive salary with housing, health, and travel allowances.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Training on leadership and communication from internationally renowned experts
∎ Opportunities for international exposure and fellowships.

Application Deadline: April 18, 2020

Company Information:
∎ Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)

Category: Accounting/Finance