Job Opportunity for Associate, Accounting and Finance at Room to Read in Bangladesh – Main Dhaka

Responsibilities:
Review and process payment documents as per the Room to Read’s Finance policies, applicable country statutes and relevant SOP where applicable.
Assist the Accounting & Finance Director (AFD) to maintain records related to bookkeeping, expenses, funds, partnership ventures;
Review of expense reports, prepare vouchers, writing cheques, making online transfer, and timely disbursement to employees, partners and vendors;
Arrange approvals of the vouchers and payments following policies and DoA to ensure compliance government, donor and Room to Read as applicable.
In close coordination with Field/Sub Offices/Program Section, maintains a system to monitor and forecast cash requirements to meet administrative and project expenditures;
Assist AFD to prepare monthly cash requirements for the office and requests timely replenishment from GO;
Constantly reviews banking arrangements to ensure timely transfer of funds and minimize exchange loses and bank charges;
 In close coordination with Field Offices, coordinate replies to finance related audit comments;
Visit partner office, project office and field office at least once every three months or as per need.  During these visits, the Associate, A&F will be following a field visit program which will include detailed review of partner/project/field office documents, analysis of spending, compliance and similar activities. 
After each visit the Associate A&F will issue a written report to the Partner organization, Project office and Field Office Manager as applicable with a copy to AFD;
Support AFD, when required, for all Audits, financial analysis/reporting and during AP&B and quarterly forecasts;
Assist AFD in preparing financial reports by deadlines;
Prepare necessary schedules & assist internal & external audit;
 Assist AFD in developing documents related to NGO Affairs Bureau, contracts, annual budgets & revised budget of Room to Read & partners;
Play role as focal of Accounting and Finance team for VAT and Tax related issues;
Do all other activities as and when required as per need of the management and organization.
 

Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Commerce/ Business Administration (Master’s preferred)
Minimum 2-3 years of experience of working in accounting and finance position;
Experience of working with NGO is preferred
Good interpersonal skills and a team player
Relevant computer-operating skills and relevant software
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
 

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organization
Be an innovative and creative thinker – not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
Work well independently as well as part of a team
Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
 

Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation.
Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation
All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.
 
Compensation:
We offer competitive salary. The benefits include:

·        Provident Fund

·        13th Month Allowance

·        Gratuity

·        Health coverage including spouse and children

·        Insurances Professional Development opportunities. The most significant benefit is the opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing international organizations, which has sole focus on education & continuously innovating efficient & effective social entrepreneurship

Location(s)

Bangladesh – Main – Dhaka 

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also: 

Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization 
Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness  
Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration 
Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment 
 

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled