Caritas Bangladesh
2 Outer Circular Road, Shantibagh, Dhaka-1217
Phone: +8802-48315405-9

  
 

Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is a national and non-profit development organization operating in Bangladesh since 1967. It has its Central Office in Dhaka and eight Regional Offices in Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi and Sylhet. CB is implementing 87 on-going projects covering  185 upazila focusing on six main priorities i.e i) Social Welfare for Vulnerable Communities (SWVC), ii) Education and Child Development, iii) Nutrition and Health Education, iv) Disaster Management, v) Ecological Conservation and Food Security (ECFS), and vi) Development of Indigenous Peoples.

Caritas Bangladesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates (men and women) to appoint immediately for the following positions which is based at its Central Office, Dhaka as well as to make a panel list of qualified and deserving candidates for future recruitment where required. The details of the position including required Educational Qualification and other qualities/competency are given below:

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Details of Positions

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Job Responsibilities

1.

Position: Accounts Officer

Age: 25 - 45 years (as on 28/02/2021)

Salary Range: Tk. 40,000-45,000 negotiable (consolidated) per month depending on the experience and qualifications.
Bonus:  Two bonuses @50% of consolidated salary per year.

Reporting to:
Manager (Accounts)/Manager (Grants)

Job Nature: Contractual/ Temporary

Job location: The position is based in Dhaka but field visit at Regional, Project and Field Offices is required.

Educational Qualification: M. Com/ MBA preferably with Honors in Accounting from any reputed University.
Professional qualification, such as CA-CC/, CMA Inter shall be treated as added value.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum two years working experience in the similar job in any reputed NGOs.
  • Experience in maintaining accounts and financial reporting of projects will be given preference. .
  • Knowledge on VAT/Tax and GAAP is essential.
  • Knowledge on computerized accounting system, ICT particularly on MS Excel, MS Word (both Bangla & English), etc., is essential. Capable to operate Tally-Accounting Software will be an added value.
  • Should be fluent in communication both in writing and speaking in English.
  • Should be self-driven and positive to work in a team.
  • Should have “can do’ attitude and able to handle multiple tasks managing priorities.
  • Committed to work following organizational aims, values, principal and policies.
  • Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
  • Checking of bills/ invoices complying the policy of the Organization/Donors/Govt.
  • Operate Tally Accounting Software.
  • Monitoring and adjustment of advances (traveling, project and other).
  • Assist in preparation of monthly accounts with necessary sub-schedules of Central Office/Project.
  • Review the monthly financial statements and fund requisitions of the Regional and Project offices.
  • Making necessary adjustments of the inter office Project expenditure.
  • Reconciliation of current/ advance accounts maintained with the Regional and Project offices.
  • Assist in preparation of annual final accounts, consolidated final accounts, periodical accounts of Caritas Central, Regional and Project offices.
  • Assist in handle Internal/External Audit of the organization. 
  • Assist in preparation of budget during formulation of Project proposal.
  • Prepare donor report as per prescribed format of donors’.
  • Assist Senior Manager (Accounts)/ Manager (Grants) in maintaining the accounts of the organization and financial reporting to different authority.
  •  Assist Senior Manager (Accounts) to preserve all accounting documents/records, such as vouchers, bills, cash books, ledgers, donors’ ledgers & registers, fixed assets registers, bank books and other related documents and to ensure the maintenance and safeguard of them.

2.

Position: Senior Accounts Officer

Age: 30 - 45 years (as on 28/02/2021)

Salary Range: Tk. 55,000 - 65,000 (consolidated) per month depending on the experience and qualifications.
Bonus:  Two bonuses @50% of consolidated salary per year.

Reporting to:
Manager (Accounts)/Manager (Grants)

Job Nature: Contractual/ Temporary

Job location: The position is based in Dhaka but field visit at Regional, Project and Field Offices is required.

Educational Qualification: M. Com/ MBA preferably with Honors in Accounting/ Finance from any recognized University.
Professional qualification, such as CA-CC/Inter, CMA/ ACCA Inter shall be given preference.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum four years working experience in the similar job in any reputed NGOs.
  • Experience in maintaining accounts and financial reporting of projects funded by institutional donor/foundation will be given preference.
  • Knowledge on VAT/Tax, BAS, BSA, BFRS, IAS, IFRS, GAAP is essential.
  • Knowledge on computerized accounting system, ICT particularly on MS Excel, MS Word (both Bangla & English), etc., is essential.
  • Should be fluent in communication both in writing and speaking in English language.
  • Should be creative and innovative.
  • Should be self-driven and positive to work in a team.
  • Should have “can do’ attitude and able to handle multiple tasks managing priorities.
  • Committed to work following organizational aims, values, principal and policies.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
  • Assist Senior Manager (Accounts) in maintaining the accounts of the organization and financial reporting to different authority.
  • Checking and reviewing the monthly financial statements of the Regional and Project offices.
  • Preparation of monthly accounts with necessary sub-schedules of Central office.
  • Preparation of Donors report following donors’ contract.
  • Preparation of ED’s Report/Annual Report, six-monthly and yearly financial statements for the Govt. & Donors.
  • Preparation of annual final accounts of Central office, consolidated final accounts, periodical accounts statements with Caritas Regional and Project offices.
  •  Maintaining accounts for staff income tax, other taxes including preparation of various bills.
  • Preparation of yearly Budget and five-year integrated plan.
  • Preparation of budget during formulation of Project.
  • Preparation of FD-2, FD-3, FD-4 and FD-6 for NGO Affairs Bureau.
  • Assist Senior Manager (Accounts) in maintaining Fixed Asset Register including stock registers for the Organization.
  • Assist Senior Manager (Accounts) for recording and maintenance of the assets of Accounts Section.
  • Assist Senior Manager (Accounts)/Manager (Grants) to identify and develop strategies to optimize the financial/ grants Management/administration.
  • Analyse donors’ agreement, compliance issues, share the same with the Senior Manager (Accounts)/Manager (Grants) for take necessary steps.
  • Conduct financial monitoring of the Projects/Regional offices.
  • Handle Internal/External Audit of the organization and prepare management response on audit findings.   

The selected candidate will be appointed for the above position on temporary basis initially for six months which may be extended for future period subject to the satisfactory performance and requirement of the organization. Age and academic qualification may be relaxed for the highly experienced candidates.

If you feel you are the right person for the above position, you are invited to apply through Online (https://caritasbd.org/career/job-career/). Please note that no hardcopies is required. The last date of submission is 23/03/2021. Contact for technical support if needed: 01713384003.

The candidates who are presently work under Caritas Bangladesh should apply through proper channel with approval of the Regional/Central Management.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and Interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered and the organization reserves the right to reject any application or to cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever. Applicants are requested to visit www.caritasbd.org/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caritasbangladesh2016 to know about Caritas.

ANY KIND OF PERSONAL CONTACT AND OR PERSUASION WILL BE TREATED AS THE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE CANDIDATE

Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is committed to recognize the personal dignity and rights of all people we work, especially vulnerable groups regardless of gender, race, culture and disability and conduct its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children, young people and vulnerable adults it serves. Caritas Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or other affiliates with our work.

Caritas is an equal opportunity employer