Job Circular – Accounts Officer
Position: Accounts Officer
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Employment Type: Full-time (Contractual)
Reporting To: Secretary, BSREA
About BSREA
The Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy Association (BSREA) is a leading national industry platform working to promote sustainable and renewable energy development in Bangladesh through policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, institutional strengthening, research, and market facilitation.
BSREA is currently implementing a donor-funded program focused on strengthening the renewable energy ecosystem in Bangladesh. To support effective financial management and donor compliance, BSREA invites applications from qualified and motivated professionals for the position of Accounts Officer.
Position Objective
The Accounts Officer will support effective financial management, internal control, donor compliance, and audit readiness by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transparent financial operations of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain all books of accounts, including general ledger, cash book, bank records, and supporting financial documentation
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions
- Process payments and verify bills, vouchers, and supporting documents in compliance with organizational financial and procurement policies
- Monitor budget utilization against approved budgets and support financial planning and forecasting
- Prepare periodic financial reports in donor-prescribed formats and maintain accounting records using Tally software.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and maintain consistency between financial and narrative reporting
- Maintain comprehensive and organized documentation for all financial transactions to ensure audit readiness
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing required financial documents and records
- Contribute to strengthening internal control systems, segregation of duties, and financial risk mitigation measures
- Ensure compliance with applicable VAT, Tax, TDS, and organizational financial procedures
Deliverables
- Monthly financial statements and reconciliations
- Timely donor financial reports
- Accurate budget tracking and variance analysis
- Fully structured, traceable, and audit-ready financial documentation
- Compliance with donor and organizational financial requirements
Qualifications & Competencies
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- 2-4 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or financial management
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting procedures
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Tally accounting software
- Experience in using Tally ERP/Tally Prime accounting software is preferred
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
- Experience with donor-funded projects will be considered an advantage
- Knowledge of VAT, Tax, TDS, and NGO financial compliance frameworks will be preferred
- Strong communication and coordination skills
Compensation
- Monthly consolidated gross salary: BDT 20,000 – 30,000.
- Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and organizational policies.
Contract Duration
- Initial contract period: 3 years
- Renewable based on performance evaluation, organizational requirements, and continuation of funding.
Additional Conditions
- A six-month probation period will apply
- The role may require travel within Bangladesh as necessary
- BSREA follows equal opportunity employment principles
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Ethics & Compliance
The selected candidate must maintain strict confidentiality of organizational and donor-related information and comply with BSREA’s code of conduct, financial integrity standards, and anticorruption policies.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are requested to submit:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Recent Photograph
- Copies of academic and professional certificates
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Application for Accounts Officer
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