TI-Bangladesh

Assistant Coordinator – Finance & Accounts (Project Accounts and Government Affairs Liaison)

Posted on January 4, 2021

Job Context

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) is inviting applications from Bangladeshi Nationals for the position of Assistant Coordinator – Finance & Accounts (Project Accounts and Government affairs liaison), to be recruited initially for the period up to December 2021, and subsequently for additional five years subject to due completion of the necessary approval processes. Upon joining, the incumbent will be regarded as a member of the team for TIB’s core project, BIBEC (Building Integrity Blocks for Effective Change), and from January 2022 for PACTA (Participatory Action against Corruption: Towards Transparency and Accountability), the new core project. This is reportable to the Deputy Coordinator - Finance & Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal person in maintaining communication and liaison with the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) and ensuring compliance of NGOAB Regulations;
• Prepare and submit different FD forms (FD-1, FD-6, FD-2, FD-3, FD-9, FC-1, etc.) and necessary documents for NGOAB for project approval, fund clearance, budget revision, international travels and renewal of organizational registration;
• Prepare VAT & Tax reports/statements as per NGOAB and NBR requirements. Submit reports/explanations to the NGO Affairs Bureau as and when required;
• Maintain communication and liaison with all field offices to collect DC/UNO certificates regarding project implementation in concerned district/s. Submit DC/UNO certificate to NGOAB within the stipulated time;
• Act as the focal person in maintaining accounts of other than core projects;
• Record relevant transactions in the ERP system and ensure management approval in a timely manner;
• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements of all bank accounts. Suggest corrective measures regarding accounting records as and when required;
• Assist in the preparation of process documents for internal and external auditor/s and provide clarification as to when necessary;
• Ensure the submission of insurance claim requests by staff or dependent family members and send all documents along with claim notice to the insurance company;
• Assist in the preparation of payroll, periodical and annual financial statement of the project and organization, FD-4 reports as per ToR of NGO Affairs Bureau;
• Keep all relevant records in a systematic way. Ensure safe custody of financial records;
• Ensure compliance of relevant policies and procedures of TIB, Government Regulations, Financial Reporting Standards etc.; and
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the organization.

Special Instruction

Academic Qualification

• Master’s degree in, Accounting, Finance, Business, Business Administration and other related subjects; Professional degree such as CA or CMA part qualified will be given preference;
• Candidate with 3rd Division or CGPA less than 2.5 on a scale of 4 or 3 on a scale of 5 at any level of public examination need not apply.

Other Qualification

• Proven experience of handling and monitoring Finance and Accounts functions of donor-funded project implementation;
• Applicants should have skills on inspirational teamwork, task assignment and task- delivery tracking;
• Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and excellent communication skills both oral and written, in Bangla and English;
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience of compliance of relevant Government Rules and Regulations as well as International Financial Reporting Standards.

Training Courses

Professional Certification

Area of Experience

Finance and Accounts, International Financial Reporting, Tax, VAT, NGOAB regulations, FD Forms, Donor funded project

Skills

Communication, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Knowledge about Government Regulations relevant to TAX VAT and NGOAB, Computer literacy, ERP software operation, NGOAB regulations

Additional Requirement

• At least 4 years of work experience in Finance and Accounts in a renowned national/international organization;
• Sound computer skills, especially competencies in IT-based accounting methods including ERP software operation; good word processing skills in both Bangla and English, good command on the use of spreadsheet (Excel) and MS PowerPoint; and
• Experience of working in organizations in the field of governance/anti-corruption shall be considered as an added advantage.

Gross Salary

72000

Additional salary Info

Level – L 3.2, Grade – 2, Gross Salary 72,000.00 per month plus other benefits as per relevant rules of TIB. Income tax is payable by TIB staff, deductible at source.

Other Benefits

Annual performance-based increment, Cost of living adjustment, Contributory provident fund, Gratuity, Festival allowance and Insurance etc.
 
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  • 18 Jan 2021
  • 1
  • Full time
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  • Dhaka
  • 4 years
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TIB follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women, ethnic, religious and other minorities and people with disability. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Any attempt at persuasion is treated as disqualification. If an applicant has an immediate family member in any capacity at TIB, s/he must proactively and clearly disclose it. Such candidates can be employed in TIB only by a special approval of the Board of Trustees, even if duly qualified in the competitive selection process.

TIB strictly observes a policy of zero tolerance to corruption and sexual abuse/harassment and all employees are committed to observe TIB’s Code of Ethics.