UCEP Bangladesh

Vacancy Announcement

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.

All positions with UCEP Bangladesh are performance based, contractual and transferable. The following openings are now available:

Position # 09. Deputy Program Officer - Finance & Accounts (Re-Advertisement)

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.

Job Location: Head Office/ Regional Office

Number of vacancy: 01 (One)

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 UCEP Bangladesh 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 posting the transaction in the accounting software in proper accounts head / budget code / project code. 
  • To ensure strict compliance, proper approval and documentation for disbursement of payments to vendors / clients etc. 
  • To ensure timely preparation of payroll and payout.
  • To ensure effective and efficient management of advances and loans to different projects.
  • To ensure preparation of project wise accounting of expenses following approved budget.
  • To prepare cost effective monthly/quarterly regional budget and ensure its effective and efficient implementation. 
  • To contribute to develop and update Project Management Guidelines (PMGs) and ensure necessary follow up.
  • To contribute timely preparation, submission of NGOAB / DC Office fund clearance application and obtain necessary approval.
  • To assist to prepare timely financial reporting to management and donor partners.
  • 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 provide necessary support for effective financial management of all UCEP Bangladesh’s Social Enterprises.  
  • To ensure deduction of VAT & IT at source as per government rules and thereafter timely deposits in government treasury.
  • To ensure necessary support and cooperation for auditing by the internal / external / other audit teams. 
  • To contribute to develop project proposal, project completion report, due diligence assessment of partners etc.
  • To ensure effective coordination with Programmes, HRM and Administration and other departments as necessary for efficient management of financial functions.
  • To ensure proper documentation both electronic and hard copies of all financial records.
  • 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 ensure banking related activities and prepare monthly bank reconciliation on time.
  • To provide support to procurement processes as per requirement.
  • To contribute to various committees as per decision of the management.
  • To work, while at the regional office, as a member of the Regional Management Team.
  • To participate and contribute to donor negotiation meetings.
  • To contribute to carry out all sorts of activities regarding purchase of goods and services for the smooth operation at regional level.
  • To contribute to prepare purchase documents (tender notice, tender schedule, terms of reference, purchase proceedings, comparative statement of the bidders etc. in case of purchase through sealed tender and press tender) and ensure timely procurement and supply of Teaching Training Material (TTM), training tools/equipment, and other materials and services.
  • To maintain strict confidentiality of information, documents and other internal and external communications.
  • To carry out any other relevant tasks assigned by supervisor as and when necessary.

Essential Requirements:

  • Masters in Accounting or MBA in Finance with at least 2nd division/class at all level including CA course completed. 
  • 4 years of relevant professional experience including at least 2 years in accounts and finance in a large organization. 
  • 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.
  • Age limit for the applicant would be 35 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.

Salary & benefits for all positions:

  • Salary and Benefits are as per policy of the organization.

Instructions for application:
Interested candidates should apply to http://career.ucepbd.org on or before 28 June 2018. 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 staff, 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.

Interested candidates may visit www.ucepbd.org and www.bdjobs.com for details.

Note: Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.

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