Position:	Assistant Manager/ Manager – Finance
Unit:	Finance Department
Reports to:	Finance Director
Job Type:	Full-time
Location:	Chattogram, Bangladesh

 

Main Responsibilities of the Job:

• Maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Income Tax, VAT, and Withholding Tax etc.
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the external auditors as necessary.
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
• Maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and petty cash.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank and investment accounts.
• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting.
• Oversee the book keeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Ensure that Assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate and ensure timely physical verification of assets.
• Assist the Director, Finance, with financial reporting as required at Board meetings.

Budget preparation:

• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the all the departments and DF/CFO.
• Ensuring that all expenses are tracked in accordance with the budget.

Project management accounting:

• Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports.
• Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with Donors.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects.

Other Requirements:

• Educational Background:
  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Professional qualification such as CACC (Partly qualified)
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in tax, VAT, and donor compliance, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
  • Maintain appropriate technology that meets the organization’s information requirements and financial resources.
  • Develop internal controls to minimize risks to the organization.
  • Negotiate with Banks for financial services as required and appropriate.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of Bangladeshi tax and VAT regulations.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in financial software
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Languages: Fluent in both Bengali and English.

Salary: Attractive.

Compensation & other benefits: According to AUW policy.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should send their resume along with a cover letter. Attach copy of educational certificates and name of at least 3 references.

Applicant must enclose his/her Photograph with CV. (Name & Contact Information) addressing to hrd@auw.edu.bd. Please mention the position applied on the subject line. The review of applications will begin immediately. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.