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Swisscontact is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of ‘Officer - Finance’ for the PRABRIDDHI project. People are at the core of what we do; we take pride in creating an atmosphere of continuous learning coupled with a strong focus on a collaborative work environment. Team PRABRIDDHI is looking to include young and dynamic personnel with incredible analytical skills to contribute to our compassionate and driven line-up of professionals.
Employment start: As soon as possible.
Contract duration: Initially 1 (one) year (renewable until end of the project period).
Place of work: Dhaka.
No. of Position: 01.
Field visits play a part in the incumbent’s activities; as such, it is expected that the incumbent is willing and able to take part in such activities as needed and sometimes under short notice.
Educational Qualification & Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any other relevant discipline with minimum 2-years’ experience in similar role(s) preferably in NGO/INGO.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Officer – Finance will ensure day-to-day transaction for implementation of the project’s finance related tasks such as:
- Maintain petty cash and cash advance registers;
- Maintain bank book; Cash, cheque an online transaction with banks;
- Prepare monthly bank and cash reconciliation.
- Checks invoices with all supporting documents and prepare payments, receive and journal vouchers and posting in to accounting software.
- Record transactions using computerised accounting software.
- Calculate relevant VAT/taxes and deposit to government exchequer.
- Prepare statutory reports/returns relating to VAT and Taxes.
- Timely perform monthly closure of all books of accounts as per organisation’s policy;
- Assist Finance Coordinator – Finance to prepare monthly budget vs expenditure report against donor budget;
- Assist Finance Coordinator – Finance to prepare audit report as well as enable to face group audit, and Donor audit;
- Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor or delegated authority.
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Core Competencies and Requirements:
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla;
- Excellent computer literacy in MS Office programmes (specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook);
- Is a team player but also has the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Should have experience to face auditors and provide required documents according to their requirements;
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask effectively under pressure;
- Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity (including sensitivity towards people with disability);
- Demonstrates curiosity to learn and acquire knowledge from vastly different sources;
- Sound understanding of internal and external audit requirements;
- Results orientated and good reporting skills;
- Attentive to details and quality of work;
- Works with trustworthiness and integrity and is committed to Swisscontact's core values;
- Must be willing and able to take part in field activities as/when needed, sometimes under short notice.
Working Conditions and Environment: This will be applicable in accordance with the Swisscontact Operations Manual. Swisscontact offers attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context. We see our work as a joint effort in an agile organisational culture: mutual respect, trust, and teamwork.
Application details:
Please email your application form along with a cover letter (elaborating your competencies for the position and expected salary) to bd.prabriddhi@swisscontact.org addressing Manager-Business Administration, PRABRIDDHI, Swisscontact Bangladesh.
Email Subject: Officer - Finance, PRABRIDDHI.
Applications must be submitted by 25 November 2023.
Only short-listed candidates will be contracted for final selection process.
Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage female professionals to apply.
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