Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF), a Non-governmental Organization working for Human Rights and Good Governance, invites applications from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of:

  • Accounts Officer

    For the “SWADHINATA” Project of Manusher Jonno Foundation.

Working Conditions: The position is based in Dhaka, but travel is optional to the working areas outside Dhaka. This is a fixed-term contractual position for the project period.

Position: Accounts Officer, Post - 1

Purpose: The main responsibility of Accounts Officer is to maintain the financial transactions, ensure the financial controls and generate financial reports. The Accounts Officer will assist the Coordinator-Accounts in day to day financial control through maintaining, recording and timely reporting of fund disposal of the foundation. S/he will prepare vouchers and accounts update the registers, treasury deposits and other accounting functions related to the project. S/he himself/herself has to entry and monitor financial information systems through operating the Accounting software SAGE. Ensure compliance on VAT and TAX as per Govt rule.

 Job Responsibilities

  • S/he will look after the financial transactions of Swadhinata projects (not limited to):
  • Ensure access to accounting software are controlled and password not shared with others.
  • Ensure day to day transactions through accounting software
  • Timely payments to MJF employees as well as other stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, etc. with accuracy.
  • Cash, assets and bank balances are reconciled with books of accounts.
  • Payable and receivables are cleared /adjusted on time.
  • To record and maintenance of books of accounts,
  • To maintain cash transactions and prepare bank reconciliations for the projects;
  • Any other accounting and financial monitoring related works;
  • To Assist the Coordinator-Accounts as and when required.
  • Provide financial information and data as and when required by the management or donor
  • To prepare the quarterly budget variance and analysis for projects under jurisdiction.
  • Account’s Officer will prepare and review the Project’s budget to include both program and administrative costs.
  • Review the summary of receivables payable balances on routine basis with the supervisor
  • On a quarterly basis, prepare Management summary of finance (including budget variances and fund utilization statements) and Administration function for review in the MJF management meetings.
  • Ensure correct deduction of Tax and VAT as per GoB Rule and regulations
  • Tax and Vat Deduction at source and submission of periodic statement to the DCT accordingly
  • Fulfill all NGOAB requirements such as provide answer against explanation regarding audit report, fund clearance, FD-6 etc.
  • Assist Coordinator-Accounts and Coordinator-HR as and when required for various types of supporting documents of NGOAB
  • Conduct the external audit of the projects;

Qualification and Experience: The incumbent must have:

  • Minimum 3 years working experience in the field of accounting or finance
  • Master’s degree from any recognized University in the discipline of accounting /finance.
  • Should be well conversant in Accounting Software Sage ERP and Electronic Fixed Assets Register.
  • Course completed with partly qualified CA (knowledge level) or CMA (inter) will be preferred
  • Age preference will be 25-35 years.

Key Contacts and Relationship

Reportable To: Coordinator, Accounts. He/she will collaborate closely with the program team (SWADHINATA Project) and all partners. Director Rights & Governance, Director Finance & Administration and other relevant departments

Remuneration- The total monthly salary will be Tk 48,797.00, plus bonus and increment as per organizational policy.

Application procedure: Interested candidates with above requirements are requested to submit application through online http://manusherjonno.org/ecircular/.

The deadline for submission of the application is 08 March 2025

MJF’s commitment to safeguarding

Manusher Jonno Foundation is committed to preventing any unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. It is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults as per policy. Manusher Jonno Foundation expects all MJF and project staff, vendors, and consultants to abide by this commitment through MJF’s code of conduct. MJF places a high priority on ensuring rights and upholding the respect and dignity of all people irrespective of class, caste, ethnicity, religion, physical condition and gender.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks, including criminal records and fraudulence/corruption/ terrorism. Please note that Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes is mandatory.

Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity within the workplace.