Finance-cum-Admin Officer

Job Context

Background of SACMID: South Asia Centre for Media in Development (SACMID) is a Media Development Organization (MDO) fostering media development in Bangladesh and South Asia as an indispensable part of tackling poverty and enabling Bangladesh attain its sustainable development vision. SACMID is registered as an independent trust with Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary   Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and established in 2016 for promoting a culture of dialogue within the Government, Media & Civil Society.

SACMID Vision Statement is A just and peaceful society through socially constructive application of knowledge & the Mission Statement is Foster an inclusive society by creating enabling environment for freedom of expression that promotes pluralism and dialogue within the government, media and civil society towards nation-building.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain SACMID accounts, process bank transfers and bank reconciliation report, maintain petty cash inventory, bookkeeping and ledgers, and improve these as needed.
  • Prepare various accounting transactions, including but not limited to payroll, vendor payments, advances, travel claims, for review by the Senior Finance Consultant/Auditor and ensure accuracy of disbursements and adherence to relevant SACMID rules, financial regulations, administrative instructions and practices.
  • Assisting the Program Manager in the implementing of the project and subcontractors and vendors for goods and services;
  • Maintain necessary documentation and reporting, including VAT, AIT/GoB and other and prepare monthly VAT report to NBR and other donors.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly report to the donors according to their compliance and on their prescribed formats.
  • Ensure employees time sheet, movement register, advance monthly plan and reflect leave track record accordingly for payroll.
  • Review petty cash transactions and replenish petty cash regularly
  • Perform other duties related to finance and administration as assigned by the Senior Management of the organization.

Employment Status
Full time

Educational Requirements

  • Minimum of Masters of MBS where major in accounting /CA-CC or MBA in finance;

Additional Requirements

  • Experience with NGO/Donor funded project for minimum 2 years;
  • Strong computer literacy-MS Word, MS Excel;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills (English & Bangla).

Job Location
SACMID Head Office, Dhaka

Salary: BDT 21000 – 22000 (including all)


Application Procedure
Please submit your application with CV and one copy recent photograph.
We will receive only the hard copy by courier/Post to the following address by 30 June 2018:

House# 4/2, (2nd Floor), Iqbal Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka 1207.