Senior Officer, Finance & Accounts

Job Description

Title: Senior Officer, Finance & Accounts

Company Name: UCEP Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Location: Khulna

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 11 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Masters in Accounting or MBA in Finance with at least 2nd division/class at all levels including CA course completed.
∎ Masters in Accounting or MBA in Finance with at least 2nd division/class at all levels including CA course completed.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 03 years of relevant professional experience including at least 02 years in accounts and finance in a large organization.
∎ Age: The age limit for the applicant would be maximum 35 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.
∎ Good command of communication skills both in Bangla and English.
∎ Excellent computer operating skills including MS Office packages and trained in ERP and other accounting related latest software and tools etc.
∎ Self-motivated, adaptable and team player. Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
∎ Willingness to transfer at any place where UCEP has its activities.
∎ Minimum 03 years of relevant professional experience including at least 02 years in accounts and finance in a large organization.
∎ Age: The age limit for the applicant would be maximum 35 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.
∎ Others:
∎ Good command of communication skills both in Bangla and English.
∎ Excellent computer operating skills including MS Office packages and trained in ERP and other accounting related latest software and tools etc.
∎ Self-motivated, adaptable and team player. Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
∎ Willingness to transfer at any place where UCEP has its activities.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Nature of Job: Fixed-Term Contractual Staff (Core Position)
∎ Job Location: UCEP Khulna Region
∎ To contribute to ensure that UCEP Bangladesh’s finance, accounts, procurement and relevant administration related functions are managed efficiently and effectively; complying with relevant policies and procedures in line with UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission, goals and relevant country laws.
∎ To contribute implementing UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission and goals, and development of future strategy documents as needed.
∎ To ensure that all financial and accounting functions of Regional Office and all its entities comply with UCEP Bangladesh and national financial management and compliance related policies.
∎ To ensure proper use and management of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Quickbook, Tally and other automated tools and software for financial and accounts management.
∎ To contribute to develop annual business goals related to Finance and Accounts function.
∎ To ensure to maintain proper (electronic and hard copy) record keeping, books of accounts and ensure full transparency of decision making in regard to accounts related transactions including Provident Fund and Gratuity Fund at central and regional level.
∎ To ensure to prepare vouchers with reference numbers and relevant supporting documents in compliance with UCEP Bangladesh policies.
∎ To ensure timely preparation of payroll and payout.
∎ To prepare cost effective monthly/ quarterly regional budget and ensure its effective and efficient implementation.
∎ To contribute timely preparation, submission of NGOAB / DC Office fund clearance application and obtain necessary approval.
∎ To ensure to prepare monthly budget variance report and disseminate to respective cost centers at central and regional level.
∎ To provide necessary support for timely preparation of Annual Accounts for management and external auditors.
∎ To ensure deduction of VAT & IT at source as per government rules and thereafter timely deposits in government treasury.
∎ To ensure effective coordination with Programmes, HRM and Administration and other departments as necessary for efficient management of financial functions.
∎ To ensure all asset related transactions, its proper recording and verify updated inventory records of all assets in coordination with relevant teams.
∎ To ensure correctness and accuracy of all bills, papers and documents before disbursement and ensure to prepare vouchers accordingly.
∎ To ensure to maintain books of accounts for partnership projects separately if necessary.
∎ To ensure day-to-day accounts including petty cash management efficiently.
∎ To contribute to carry out all sorts of activities regarding purchase of goods and services for the smooth operation at regional level.
∎ To carry out any other relevant tasks assigned by supervisor as and when necessary.
∎ UCEP Bangladesh is dedicated to creating a safe and respectful work environment, free from any form of misconduct such as sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial impropriety. It is imperative that our staff actively safeguard the well-being of children, young individuals, and adults consistently. We require all team members and volunteers to uphold this commitment in accordance with our Code of Conduct and PSEAH policies. We place utmost importance on recruiting individuals who wholeheartedly embrace and exemplify this dedication in their work with us.
∎ Nature of Job: Fixed-Term Contractual Staff (Core Position)
∎ Job Location: UCEP Khulna Region
∎ Job Purpose:
∎ To contribute to ensure that UCEP Bangladesh’s finance, accounts, procurement and relevant administration related functions are managed efficiently and effectively; complying with relevant policies and procedures in line with UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission, goals and relevant country laws.
∎ Core Job Responsibilities:
∎ To contribute implementing UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission and goals, and development of future strategy documents as needed.
∎ To ensure that all financial and accounting functions of Regional Office and all its entities comply with UCEP Bangladesh and national financial management and compliance related policies.
∎ To ensure proper use and management of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Quickbook, Tally and other automated tools and software for financial and accounts management.
∎ To contribute to develop annual business goals related to Finance and Accounts function.
∎ To ensure to maintain proper (electronic and hard copy) record keeping, books of accounts and ensure full transparency of decision making in regard to accounts related transactions including Provident Fund and Gratuity Fund at central and regional level.
∎ To ensure to prepare vouchers with reference numbers and relevant supporting documents in compliance with UCEP Bangladesh policies.
∎ To ensure timely preparation of payroll and payout.
∎ To prepare cost effective monthly/ quarterly regional budget and ensure its effective and efficient implementation.
∎ To contribute timely preparation, submission of NGOAB / DC Office fund clearance application and obtain necessary approval.
∎ To ensure to prepare monthly budget variance report and disseminate to respective cost centers at central and regional level.
∎ To provide necessary support for timely preparation of Annual Accounts for management and external auditors.
∎ To ensure deduction of VAT & IT at source as per government rules and thereafter timely deposits in government treasury.
∎ To ensure effective coordination with Programmes, HRM and Administration and other departments as necessary for efficient management of financial functions.
∎ To ensure all asset related transactions, its proper recording and verify updated inventory records of all assets in coordination with relevant teams.
∎ To ensure correctness and accuracy of all bills, papers and documents before disbursement and ensure to prepare vouchers accordingly.
∎ To ensure to maintain books of accounts for partnership projects separately if necessary.
∎ To ensure day-to-day accounts including petty cash management efficiently.
∎ To contribute to carry out all sorts of activities regarding purchase of goods and services for the smooth operation at regional level.
∎ To carry out any other relevant tasks assigned by supervisor as and when necessary.
∎ Safeguarding:
∎ UCEP Bangladesh is dedicated to creating a safe and respectful work environment, free from any form of misconduct such as sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial impropriety. It is imperative that our staff actively safeguard the well-being of children, young individuals, and adults consistently. We require all team members and volunteers to uphold this commitment in accordance with our Code of Conduct and PSEAH policies. We place utmost importance on recruiting individuals who wholeheartedly embrace and exemplify this dedication in their work with us.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Monthly Salary: As per the organizational salary structure.
∎ Compensation & Benefits: Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Group Insurance, Weekly 02 Holidays etc.
∎ Monthly Salary: As per the organizational salary structure.
∎ Compensation & Benefits: Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Group Insurance, Weekly 02 Holidays etc.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Khulna

Read Before Apply:

***Without requisite qualifications and experience will not be considered.

Interested candidates should apply to https://jobs.ucepbd.org on or before January 25, 2025. Only short-listed candidates would be contacted and may be requested for more information. The authority reserves the right to accept/reject any or all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. Direct application to any UCEP Bangladesh staffs, any communication in regard to the application or any attempt to influence the process will immediately disqualify candidacy. UCEP Bangladesh is actively trying to increase equity and gender parity in the organization. Therefore, qualified women and candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are especially encouraged to apply. The compulsory age of retirement is 60 years.

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Company Information:
∎ UCEP Bangladesh
∎ Plot No 2 & 3, Mirpur-2, Dhaka - 1216
∎ 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.

Address::
∎ Plot No 2 & 3, Mirpur-2, Dhaka - 1216
∎ 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.

Application Deadline: 25 Jan 2025

Category: Accounting/Finance