Senior Officer, Finance and Accounts

Job description

UCEP Bangladesh is hiring a Senior Officer, Finance and Accounts. The role contributes to implementing UCEP Bangladesh's values, vision, mission and goals, and development of future strategy documents as needed, and ensures that all financial and accounting functions of the Regional Office and its entities comply with UCEP Bangladesh and national financial management and compliance-related policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper use and management of ERP, QuickBooks and other automated tools and software for financial and accounts management
• Contribute to developing annual business goals related to the Finance and Accounts function
• Ensure proper record-keeping, books of accounts, and full transparency of decision-making on accounts-related transactions, including Provident Fund and Gratuity Fund
• Ensure preparation of vouchers with reference numbers and relevant supporting documents in compliance with UCEP Bangladesh policies
• Ensure timely preparation of payroll and payout
• Prepare cost-effective monthly/quarterly regional budget and ensure its effective and efficient implementation
• Contribute to timely preparation and submission of NGOAB/DC Office fund clearance applications and obtain necessary approval
• Ensure preparation of monthly budget variance reports and disseminate to respective cost centers
• Provide necessary support for timely preparation of Annual Accounts for management and external auditors
• Ensure deduction of VAT & IT at source as per government rules and timely deposit in government treasury
• Ensure effective coordination with Programmes, HRM, Administration and other departments for efficient financial management
• Verify updated inventory records of all assets in coordination with relevant teams
• Ensure correctness and accuracy of all bills, papers and documents before disbursement
• Maintain books of accounts for partnership projects separately where necessary
• Verify day-to-day accounts, including petty cash management
• Carry out activities regarding the purchase of goods and services for smooth operation at the regional level