Islamic Relief Bangladesh Human Resources Department

Islamic Relief -Bangladesh

Job Description

Job Title : Assistant Accounts Officer
Supervisor : Head of Finance
Grade : 2
Project/Program: Sustainable Water facility and Hygiene Promotion for the Northeast
Flash Flood Prone Areas in Gowainghat, Sylhet

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

01. Financial Transactions & Operations:
Check/review of regular expenditures (bills/advance adjustment/house rent, fund
disbursement, etc) for for field office
Prepare vouchers for payment and entry in Ledger (QuickBooks).
Cash/cheque payment against bill, advance, VAT & Tax.
Handling compliance of financial policies & procedures.
Maintain contact with Banks and other counterparts.
Prepare monthly Bank reconciliation statements.
Salary transfer and pay slip confirmation.
Preserve accounts related documents safely.
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02. Budget preparation, monitoring and analysis:
In collaboration with finance team and program units, assist in the preparation,
monitoring and variance analysis of budgets.
Respond to queries in matters related to the budget and expenditures.
Forecast monthly/quarterly expenditure.
03. Financial reporting and fund requesting:
Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly and annual financial reports.
Ensure that reporting deadlines are adhered to.
Preparation of monthly receipts & payments accounts for IRCO.
Preparation of monthly fund request to IRCO mentioning details of the requirement.
04. Yearly Closing & Audit:
Assist in yearly closing of Quick Books and other financial matters.
Respond to auditors queries.
Take necessary measures on financial matter as per audit recommendations.

05. Participate in procurement committee:
Participate in the IRR office procurement of goods and services in accordance with
IR-Bs procurement policies and procedures.
Any other duties assigned by the management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

Master (Accounting) /MBA (Accounting /Finance) Degree from any recognized & UGC
approved university.
Minimum 2 (Two) years experience in an international NGOs.


IT SKILL:


Islamic Relief Bangladesh Human Resources Department
Proven expertise and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point &
Accounting Software ( TALLY & QUICKBOOK)

COMPETENCIES & GENERAL SKILLS:

Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills.
Innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
Willing to adapt to IRWs norms and values.
Supportive, effective and good team player.
Strong people-management skills.
Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively.
Excellent spoken and written English language skills.

INTEREST:
Relief & development issues and International affairs.

DISPOSITION
Flexible and patient.
Willing to travel and work in the most remote areas of Bangladesh
Sympathetic towards vision, mission and values of Islamic Relief

PHYSICAL:

Energetic and able to operate in situations which may be arduous.
No serious illness.

SALARY & OTHER BENIFITES:
Salary & Other Benefits will be offered as per candidates competency, qualification,
experience, interview result and IR HR policy.

JOB LEVEL: Entry level.

LOCATION: Any Union of Gowainghat Upazilla, Under Sylhet

APPLLY INSTRUCTION:
If you feel that your qualification, exposure and experience matches with our requirements,
and you are willing to commit to our values and are sympathetic to our beliefs then please
download Application Form from our official website (www.irwbd.org) and send the filled
form to recruits@islamicrelief-bd.org Or to the following address: Head of HRM & D,
Islamic Relief Bangladesh, House no. 10, Road no. 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka -1212 on
or before the closing date. Please mention only the Post-Assistant Accounts Officer -
Gowainghat as the subject of e-mail or top of the envelop. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted for written test & Interview. No direct resume will be accepted. Only send the
filled application form.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

IR values diversity in the workplace and is a committed equal opportunity employer. We
encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, family or
marital status, ethnicity, age, disability, class, caste or religion.