Senior Officer, Finance & Accounts

Job Description

Title: Senior Officer, Finance & Accounts

Company Name: UCEP Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 4 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ The Senior Officer, Finance & Accounts will play a crucial role in the implementation of the USAID`s Bangladesh Integrated Youth Activity (BIYA) Project at UCEP Bangladesh. The officer will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the project, ensuring financial and contractual compliance, tracking project expenditures, and reviewing accounting records. Additionally, the officer will collaborate with the project team and local implementing partners to manage financial needs and provide accurate and timely invoices to the donor.
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∎ Nature of Job: Project Staff.
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∎ Job Duration: For 53 months.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Financial Management:
∎ Oversee all financial aspects of the BIYA project, ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and donor regulations.
∎ Monitor project expenditures, review financial records, and maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting documentation.
∎ Collaborate with the project team and local implementing partners to manage financial resources effectively and efficiently.
∎ Ensure advance disbursement to sub grantees, review financial statements of sub-grant and make adjustments in the system as and when required.
∎ Financial and Contractual Compliance:
∎ Ensure adherence to financial and contractual requirements set by the donor and other relevant stakeholders.
∎ Prepare financial reports, including budget utilization reports, financial statements, and other financial documentation as required.
∎ Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and support audit processes as needed.
∎ Budget Monitoring and Analysis:
∎ Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and provide regular updates on budget utilization to project management.
∎ Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, potential risks, and areas for cost optimization.
∎ Support in the development of financial forecasts, projections, and budget revisions as necessary.
∎ Donor Invoicing and Reporting:
∎ Collaborate with CARE and other relevant stakeholders to prepare accurate and detailed invoices for the donor.
∎ Ensure timely submission of invoices, financial reports, and other financial deliverables to the donor.
∎ Maintain effective communication with the donor regarding financial matters, responding to queries and providing requested information.
∎ Financial Record Keeping and Documentation:
∎ Maintain proper financial records, including vouchers, receipts, bank statements, and other supporting documents.
∎ Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and organization of financial records for easy retrieval and reference.
∎ Support in the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, as required.
∎ Compliance and Internal Controls:
∎ Implement and maintain effective internal control procedures to safeguard project assets and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
∎ Identify areas for process improvement and recommend measures to enhance financial efficiency and effectiveness.
∎ Assist in conducting financial training and capacity-building initiatives for project staff and implementing partners, as necessary.
∎ Support the UCEP program to carry out the project output with collaboration with other components.
∎ Other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ At least 04 (four) years proven experience in program management, preferably in TVET and skills development projects.
∎ Proven experience in financial management, preferably in projects funded by international donors.
∎ Strong knowledge of financial management principles, practices, and regulations.
∎ Experience in budget monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting.
∎ Proficiency in using financial management software and tools.
∎ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping.
∎ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
∎ Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
∎ Familiarity with USAID financial regulations and reporting requirements is advantageous.
∎ Fluency in English and Bangla languages, both written and spoken.
∎ Age limit for the applicant would be 40 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per organizational policy.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 30 Aug 2023

Company Information:
∎ 17 Aug 2023
∎ UCEP Bangladesh
∎ Address : Plot No 2 & 3, Mirpur-2, Dhaka - 1216
∎ Business : UCEP Bangladesh is a non-profit and non-government organization working with the motto “help to learn, skills to earn”! It serves children and youth and its programme includes second chance education, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), support for job placement and advocacy for ensuring increased employability and Decent Work. UCEP Bangladesh has special focus on inclusion therefore, gives priority to the underprivileged. At present, UCEP Bangladesh works in 10 districts of the country. To learn more, please visit www.ucepbd.org.

Category: NGO/Development

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