Executive, Finance and Accounts

About BYLC:

Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), the country's first leadership institute, exists to build connections among youth from diverse backgrounds, equip them with leadership skills, and enable them to have high impact in public, private, and civil sectors. All of BYLC’s efforts aim to strengthen prosperity, justice, and inclusiveness in societies worldwide. BYLC’s unique approach to youth development includes: (a) uniting students from English medium, Bangla medium, and Madrassas through a rigorous admission process; (b) using experiential teaching methods to build leadership competencies in students; and (c) creating a platform for students to translate their learning into action through service projects.

Purpose:
The prime responsibility of the Executive, Finance and Accounts is to track and maintain the day-to-day accounts activities.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Issue payments against invoices on time by either cheque or cash. Must ensure all expenses are approved and justified with necessary supporting documents according to IFRC/BYLC’s policies and procedures;
  • Post and allocate expenses and receipts to Tally (accounting software)
  • Manage petty cash as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
  • Support monthly and year-end closing procedure;
  • Assist in preparing and processing cash forecast for the delegation in a timely manner;
  • Maintain all financial documents
  • Assist in identifying variances in actual expenditure and the budget;
  • Assist with auditing expenses, checking financial documents, invoices, etc. to ensure adequate documentation, coding, and reporting of financial transactions;
  • Prepare monthly financial reports;
  • Ensure VAT and tax deductions are compliant with Government rules and regulations;
  • Monitor compliance with BYLC’s and Donor requirements, rules and regulations;
  • Provide support to complete internal & external audit;
  • Maintain bank accounts and banking affairs
  • Perform any other work-related duties assigned by the line manager

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education:

BBA/MBA in Accounting/Finance, CACC/ CA partly qualified

Experience:

More than 1 year of experience in analyzing, planning and managing finance and budge

Skills:

  • Knowledge of using accounting software
  • Personal qualities should include integrity, commitment to public service, independent thinker, team player, and an eye for detail
  • Knowledge and skills in general administration, procurement, operational guidelines and tools
  • Able to influence, communicate, co-operate and negotiate with a wide range of people and organizations
  • Proficient in MS Excel and Word
  • Language Proficiency in English and Bangla

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with housing, health and travel allowances
  • Reduced working hour for mothers
  • Training on leadership and communication from internationally and nationally renowned experts
  • Opportunities to volunteer for social initiatives
  • Opportunities to network with and learn from various experts and though leaders
  • Develop essential teamwork, problem solving, and critical thinking skills while working with different teams and leadership instructors
  • Working in a dynamic, fast paced, inclusive environment with driven young people who are passionate about making a difference

Job Location:

Dhaka

Deadline of Application:

September 30, 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.


Application Procedure:

Send your CV and Cover letter to hr@bylc.org, stating the position you are applying for in the subject line.

BYLC tries to ensure a diverse workforce by providing equal opportunities to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.
 
Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) follows a strict zero tolerance on any type of abuse towards children and vulnerable adults.