Job: Accounting Officer

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh 
Deadline: Thursday, 03 October 2013 

Description

Type: Fixed-term (Renewable), National

Posted on 09/19/2013

Apply by: 10/03/2013

Location:Bangladesh

Specialization/Skills: Degree in Accounting/ Finance /Management

Basic purpose

Under the general supervision of the Manager maintain and update computer based accounting and financial management systems in country and/or hub/field offices. Is responsible for properly maintaining financial documents and make all kind of payments related to operation of country and/or hub/field offices. Provide financial reports to the management and provide documentation for audits as necessary.

Roles and responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day financial management of country/Field Offices/Hub

• Maintain proper financial records
• Prepare bills and vouchers
• Manage petty cash
• Ensure that all payments are paid in a timely manner, including payment of office utilities
• Monitor all kind of receivables and payables as per IRRI policy
• Assist management in the preparation of the financial budget
• Communicate IRRI policy and procedure to the partner's staff

*Data Management

• Ensure financial and budget data are complete and accurate
• Maintain and update all kind of books of accounts regularly
• Preserve all financial documents and data as per IRRI policy and ensure that all finance related supporting are provided as per IRRI financial
• policies and procedures

*Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and submit to project management /country office liaison
• Prepare and analyze budget variance report periodic and as when required

*Audit

• Review all necessary papers for future audits
• Assist HQ and other external auditors

*Facilitate procurement (if any) process following IRRI rules and regulations*Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Finance /Management with 3 years work experience in accounting audits, cash management, financial management, budgeting, taxing or related field.
• Master's degree in Accounting/ Finance /Management or related field with 2 years work experience in accounting, audits, cash management, budgeting, taxing or related field

Specific Skills required:

• Has extensive knowledge of accounting systems, bookkeeping, and financial reporting, bank reconciliation
• Has good interpersonal skills
• Is able to explain clearly to project staff, vendors, consultants, and grantees the requirements for financial and reporting compliance under donor funded project
• Has advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, accounting software, etc.)
• Has good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Has prior experience of working in an international donor funded development organization

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