SUMMARY:

Accountant will be given the opportunity to be responsible for implementing and coordinating all financial and budgetary aspects of programs as assigned in project. You will also be responsible for administrative field accounting, expenditures, bookkeeping and payroll related to the specific programs and projects as assigned. Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department. The project aims to reduce suffering, maintain human dignity and save lives among conflict-affected Rohingya refugees, particularly the most vulnerable groups.

Key Competencies:

• Applying Expertise and Technology (4.2) - Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; uses technology to achieve work objectives; develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development; demonstrates an understanding of different ADRA departments and functions.
• Analyzing (4.3) – Analyzes numerical data and all other sources of information, to break them into component parts, patterns and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; makes rational judgments from the available information and analysis; demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system.
• Learning and Researching (5.1)- Rapidly learns new tasks and commits information to memory quickly; demonstrates an immediate understanding of newly presented information; gathers comprehensive information to support decision making; encourages an organizational learning approach (i.e. learns from successes and failures and seeks staff and individuals feedback).
• Following Instructions and Procedures (6.3) - Not unnecessarily challenging authority; follows procedures and policies; keeps to schedules; arrives punctually for work and meetings; demonstrates commitment to ADRA; complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks (7.2) – Maintains a positive outlook at work; works productively in a pressurized environment; keeps emotions under control during difficult situations; handles criticism well and learns from it; balances the demands of a work life and a personal life

Personnal Attributes:

• Good Communication Skills
• Honest / Good Integrity
• Openness to new things & towards others
• Good work ethic
• Proved determination and persistence
• Flexible & resilient
• Eager and willing to add to your knowledge base
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ready to travel/or stay in field(s).

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advance University Degree in Accounting (MCOM) /MBA Major in Accounting/ CA
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or treasury work in commercial or international organizations/INGO/NGO is required.
• Finance and Budget management skills.
• Some administrative experience.
• Knowledge on Sun System
• Able to undertake travel as required.

Desirable:

• Ability to prepare and administer budgets/resources/people
• Communication/inter-personal skills/team work
• Emergency management skills
• Negotiating skills
• Demonstrated writing/drafting skills
• Ability to train and educate other people

Areas of Responsibility:

• Ensure compliance and adherence with GAAPs and standard accounting practice
• Ensure all required documents match, are properly approved and are attached to a request for payment (invoice/bill, GRN, purchase order/contract, price analysis, quotations, approved request form, …)
• Prepare authorization slip to code all expenditures following the chart of accounts and the coded budget and submit the authorization slip with the supporting documents to the Finance Manager for review and approval
• Review expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare Journal Voucher authorization and submit with the reviewed expense reports to the Finance Manager for approval
• Ensure all transactions are properly approved, all required documents are attached, authorization slip is signed “BEFORE” posting into SUN-Plus
• Ensure proper calculation and payment of VAT and other taxes and submit report to Finance Manager
• Prepares monthly and submits to Head Office HR Manager for review and approval with copy to Finance Manager
• Post all transactions, cash, bank, advances, payroll and clearing transactions into SUN-Plus daily
• Keep SUN-Plus statement updated daily
• Liaise and arrange with Head Office Accounting Team for them to send the debit/credit memos timely and update posting in SUN-Plus.
• Participate in the stock-taking inventory of project equipment and submit updated asset register to Finance Manager for review
• Comply with Bangladesh law and follow all ADRA Bangladesh and ADRA Canada procedures, compliance and documentation requirements
• Prepare bank and Admin-Project reconciliations and submit to the Finance Manager on a monthly basis Follow up the advances, accounts receivables and payables and submit report to Finance Manager
• Keep all finance documents, cash and bank vouchers and reports labeled and filed properly following in a sequential manner in such a way that it is easy to retrieve them
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to uphold ADRA’s standards and to not jeopardize ADRA’s mission.
• Be adaptable and flexible to take new tasks and new assignments within the scope of the project activities as requested from time to time
• Comply with Bangladesh law and follow all ADRA Bangladesh and ADRA Canada procedures, compliance and documentation requirements
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to uphold ADRA’s standards and to not jeopardize ADRA’s mission.
• Be adaptable and flexible to take new tasks and new assignments within the scope of the project activities as requested from time to time.
• Represent ADRA with networking and participation in various Government, Donor and NGO forums.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the authority.

 

Salary will be according to specific budgetary allocation.