Date: 4/09/2023

Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is a national and nonprofit development organization that has been operating in Bangladesh since 1967. It has its Central Office in Dhaka and eight Regional Offices (Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, and Sylhet Region). CB is currently 89 projects covering 189 Upazilas focusing on six main priorities: 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 (CB) is looking for suitable candidate for an immediate appointment two Accounts Officer under Accounts section at Caritas Central Office and prepare a panel for future recruitment.

The details of the position including job responsibilities, educational qualification and other qualities /competency required for the above position are given below for your information:

Details of Position:

Educational Qualification:

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

Required Experience:

• The candidates must have at least 3 (three) years’ working experience in a similar position in any reputed NGOs. Experience in maintaining accounts and financial reporting of projects will be given preference.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Knowledge of 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.
• Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Should be committed to work following organizational aims, values, principal and policies.
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.

Role of Responsibilities:

• Accounts keeping, financial reporting and financial management of the donor's fund of assigned Projects of Caritas.
• Responsible for financial monitoring and reporting in consonance with the agreements.
• Prepare quarterly, half yearly and annual reports as per Donor's reporting format and requirement.
• Prepare monthly expenditure statements and quarterly and annual forecasts of expenditure for the assigned projects.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statement, monthly accounts, Final Accounts, monthly budget utilization report of the assigned projects.
• Prepare Final Accounts of assigned Projects and preserve Final Accounts in external hard drive after completion of Internal and External Audit.
• Monitor that the sanctioned budget is utilized properly.
• Prepare debit/credit note and make necessary adjustments for the same received from the Regional/ Project office.
• Operate Tally Accounting Software for Project Accounts, where necessary.
• Provide information for requisition of fund to the Donors.
• Assist to maintain fixed Asset Register and Stock Register.
• Prepare draft correspondences relating to assigned Projects.
• Handle Internal/External Audit of the organization.
• Participate in meeting, workshop and seminar of donors of the assigned Projects.
• Support for administrative affairs of the projects with regard to the procurement of goods, materials, equipment and recruitment of staff.
• Preserve all projects related documents/ records/ data including hard and soft copy backup.
• Visit Projects site under Regional Office for meeting, liaison, co-ordination and other purposes as and when needed.
• Assist to prepare PP budget and cash flow statement of the assigned projects.
• Assist the Accounts Team for preparing annual budget, budget control and financial monitoring.

Required Languages: Strong written and oral command in English/Bangla is required.

The selected candidate will be appointed on a temporary basis, which may be extended for future periods subject to the satisfactory performance and requirements of the Organization. If you feel you are the right person for the above position, you are invited to apply online at: https://caritasbd.org/career/job-career/). Please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfOPcLZ1qts to get tutorial about registering CV in our Job Bank. Contact for technical support if needed: caritasrecruitment2023@gmail.com

Please note that no hard copies are required. Closing date is 17/09/2023.

The candidates who are presently working with Caritas Bangladesh having requisites of the post should apply through proper channels with the approval of the Project/Regional/Central Management.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and personal interview. Incomplete & disqualified applications will not be considered, and the organization reserves the right to reject any application or to cancel or postpone the recruitment process at any time. Applicants are requested to visit www.caritasbd.org/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caritasbangladesh2016 to learn more about Caritas.

ANY KIND OF PERSONAL CONTACT AND/OR PERSUASION ATTEMPT WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY THE CANDIDATE.

Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is committed to recognizing the personal dignity and rights of all people we work with, especially vulnerable groups regardless of gender, race, religion, 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. To this aim, we follow recruitment practices according to our safeguarding policies.

Caritas is an equal opportunities employer.