Jobs Opportunity For Associate, Admin and Accounting At Room To Read In Bangladesh

Position Overview
The Admin cum Accounting Associate position will assist Senior Literacy Program Officer in district level in carrying out all administrative and accounts related initiatives.  The position will provide general help as and when required by members of Room to Read Bangladesh. This position will assist and report to the Senior Literacy Program Officer.  Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization’s accounts and administrative initiatives.  The position will have regular interactions with all staff and it is based in Narail.

Duties & Responsibilities
Book-keeping of financial transactions in field office
Accounting and financial documentation, reporting and forecasting
Petty cash management
Supporting statutory and internal audits
Field level procurement, warehousing, inventory management and distribution
Maintenance of field office
Local level transport coordination
Field level event management
Banking transaction for Program and Indirect
VAT & TAX submission to Bank
Documentation and reporting related to administration
Other tasks, as required.
 
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s degree in commerce/business administration (Masters preferred)
Minimum 2-3 years of experience of working in accounting and/or administrative 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
 
General Requirements
Willingness & ability to visit program sites extensively;
Skill & experience of working with e-communication & people with diverse culture;
Strong communication skills in Bangla and English ;
Excellent computer operating skill,
Ability to work under pressure,
Comfortable in a performance-based organization working with low overhead budget;
Proven track record of achieving results;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
 

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 Bonus
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Gratuity
Health coverage including spouse and children
Insurance
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