Job Description

Title: Senior Manager/ Manager, Finance and Accounts

Company Name: Surjer Hashi Network

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Experience:
∎ 5 to 8 years

Published: 6 Jun 2024

Education:
∎ MBA or Master’s degree in accounting, business, commerce or any relevant discipline from any reputed University
∎ ACMA/ACA partly qualified will be given preference
∎ MBA or Master’s degree in accounting, business, commerce or any relevant discipline from any reputed University
∎ ACMA/ACA partly qualified will be given preference

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ 05-08 years of working experience in the areas of finance & accounts
∎ Previous working experience with electronic accounting systems such as Tally/SAP/Quickbook/any ERP is highly desirable.
∎ Strong computer skills MS office application especially advanced excel/word.
∎ Strong ability to handle the financial data and generate reports as per management requirement.
∎ Strong attention to detail, organizational and prioritization skills.
∎ Ability to work both independently and in a team.
∎ Fluency in written and spoken English and Bangla is required.
∎ Knowledge and understanding of Social Enterprise and development sector accounting process is preferred.
∎ Experience Requirements:
∎ 05-08 years of working experience in the areas of finance & accounts
∎ Additional Requirements:
∎ Previous working experience with electronic accounting systems such as Tally/SAP/Quickbook/any ERP is highly desirable.
∎ Strong computer skills MS office application especially advanced excel/word.
∎ Strong ability to handle the financial data and generate reports as per management requirement.
∎ Strong attention to detail, organizational and prioritization skills.
∎ Ability to work both independently and in a team.
∎ Fluency in written and spoken English and Bangla is required.
∎ Knowledge and understanding of Social Enterprise and development sector accounting process is preferred.
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Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Supervise accounting cycle in accordance with GAAP to include preparation and appropriate documentation of journal entries, payment requests, and general ledger reconciliations.
∎ Ensure that incurred costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable in accordance with generally accepted cost principles and SHN policies and procedures.
∎ Review and approve accounting and supporting documents and transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SHN policies, when required by donor regulations.
∎ Review accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting, including monthly accrual/projection spreadsheets, and ensure timely submission.
∎ Prepare and review ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
∎ Prepare and perform analysis of financial reports relative to budget and monthly forecasting.
∎ Lead to improve the internal financial control systems to ensure that appropriate mechanisms, procedures, and systems are in place. Ensure proper safeguards of funds and compliance with established SHN financial and accounting procedures.
∎ Review and ensure proper authorization and approval and timely processing of payment/reimbursement requests for employees/suppliers/vendors.
∎ Plan, perform and supervise internal audits of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and petty cash.
∎ Review and submission of all tax withholdings (payroll income tax, deduction at source) and corresponding reports (VAT reports) to relevant parties.
∎ Lead payroll and ensure allocation of payroll costs to appropriate general ledger accounts.
∎ Work closely with internal and external auditors during field program audits.
∎ Review financial reports and budget with necessary statements as per contract/ agreement/ MOU.
∎ Support General Manager - Finance in tracking financial budget variances and trends (income and expenditure).
∎ Proper coordination with the internal and external auditors and satisfy audit queries to ensure that unqualified reports are issued within 3 months of accounting period end.
∎ Support the management in staying compliant with regard to accounting and financial practices as per prevailing IFRS, Income Tax Ordinance, VAT Act 1991, Companies Act 1994 and other applicable local laws and regulations.
∎ Lead and guide the team members for career development through a continuous coaching, mentoring, or helping them to improve their knowledge or skills.
∎ Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
∎ Surjer Hashi Network (SHN) is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. Its mission is to offer high quality, customer-oriented and affordable healthcare services for all Bangladeshis, while its vision is to grow into a sustainable enterprise. Although it primarily aims to serve the underprivileged, SHN is committed to improve the health and welfare of all groups irrespective of their income, gender, and age. With a focus on mother and child healthcare, and family planning, SHN is gradually expanding into general health services. The Company complements government efforts in the areas of TB screening, EPI and Covid-19 vaccination efforts. To lead this challenging journey Surjer Hashi Network invites applications from competent and potential talents for the above-mentioned position.
∎ This position will be responsible for managing the maintenance of Book of Accounts, maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements, donor, and management reports. The incumbent will be responsible for all areas relating to financial report, ensuring accountability & transparency, and will be involved with budget activities as well. The incumbent will be reporting to General Manager, Finance and Accounts.
∎ Job Description / Responsibility
∎ Supervise accounting cycle in accordance with GAAP to include preparation and appropriate documentation of journal entries, payment requests, and general ledger reconciliations.
∎ Ensure that incurred costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable in accordance with generally accepted cost principles and SHN policies and procedures.
∎ Review and approve accounting and supporting documents and transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SHN policies, when required by donor regulations.
∎ Review accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting, including monthly accrual/projection spreadsheets, and ensure timely submission.
∎ Prepare and review ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
∎ Prepare and perform analysis of financial reports relative to budget and monthly forecasting.
∎ Lead to improve the internal financial control systems to ensure that appropriate mechanisms, procedures, and systems are in place. Ensure proper safeguards of funds and compliance with established SHN financial and accounting procedures.
∎ Review and ensure proper authorization and approval and timely processing of payment/reimbursement requests for employees/suppliers/vendors.
∎ Plan, perform and supervise internal audits of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and petty cash.
∎ Review and submission of all tax withholdings (payroll income tax, deduction at source) and corresponding reports (VAT reports) to relevant parties.
∎ Lead payroll and ensure allocation of payroll costs to appropriate general ledger accounts.
∎ Work closely with internal and external auditors during field program audits.
∎ Review financial reports and budget with necessary statements as per contract/ agreement/ MOU.
∎ Support General Manager - Finance in tracking financial budget variances and trends (income and expenditure).
∎ Proper coordination with the internal and external auditors and satisfy audit queries to ensure that unqualified reports are issued within 3 months of accounting period end.
∎ Support the management in staying compliant with regard to accounting and financial practices as per prevailing IFRS, Income Tax Ordinance, VAT Act 1991, Companies Act 1994 and other applicable local laws and regulations.
∎ Lead and guide the team members for career development through a continuous coaching, mentoring, or helping them to improve their knowledge or skills.
∎ Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Weekly 2 holidays, Festival Bonus: 2(Yearly)

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Read Before Apply:

A competitive pay package will be provided for highly deserving candidates. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment, or sexual orientation. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.