SEAF Ventures Management is an investment management company that invests in medium sized businesses in Bangladesh. The company partners with entrepreneurs to provide business assistance and customized financial solutions. SEAF Ventures Management is a subsidiary of the US-based fund manager SEAF (www.seaf.com) which has presence in more than 20 countries.
Position Description
Senior Accountant: SEAF is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and detail oriented Senior Accountant to work alongside our accounting team and Grants Manager. This Accountant will focus primarily on grants and HQ operations including maintaining relationship with grant, government, and other public agencies, reconcile various operating and grant accounts, processing accounts payable reimbursements and working with international NGOs. Currently, SEAF is working in a remote environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records and supporting materials for all grant transactions
- Collaborate with Grant Manager on budget to actuals
- Keep contact with grant, government, and public agencies to ensure timely receipt of funds and during audits
- Processing accounts payable and employee reimbursements
- Cash management and bank reconciliations for various operating and grant accounts
- Manage credit card reports on a monthly basis
- AP and prepaid reconciliations
- Handle inquiries from vendors and employees
- Prepare invoices, checks, account statements, reports and other records and review for accuracy
- Work closely with external auditors on Grant audits
- Assist in the SEAF consolidated audit
- Assist in general accounting duties on an as-needed basis
Skills
- Rigorous work ethic; capacity to both execute well on delegated tasks and work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla; ability to work under pressure
- Excellent command in MS Excel
- Smart working mindset and cool nerve under challenging situations
- Out of the box thinking and a smart problem solver
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Team player, positive attitude and jolly-minded
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3-5 years of experience, or graduate school education
- Strong in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
- Experience with Sage Intaact preferred but not required
- Valued qualities include analytical, detail oriented, team-player, independent thinker, organized and able to multi-task
- CPA candidates are highly preferred
- Experience with International NGOs is preferred
Compensation and Professional Growth
- Compensation will be consistent with skill set and relevant experience
- Compensation package will include salary and other benefits
- Rigorous training in finance, accounting, use of international software, financial modeling, valuation, ESG, local regulations and international best practices
- Significant interaction with senior management professionals of SEAF
- Good opportunity for career advancement for strong performers
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