Position:	Finance Officer
Unit:	Finance Department
Reports to:	Finance Director
Job Type:	Full-time
Location:	Chattogram, Bangladesh

 

Main Responsibilities of the Job:

• Making payments in cash against approved invoices/documents.
• Receiving cash against tuition fee, utility payments and refund of advances etc.
• Perform cash reconciliation on daily basis and maintain record of the same.
• Recording receipts and payments into the financial software.
• Responsible for month end closing process and preparation of financial statements.
• Analysis of monthly general ledger account activity, journal entries, accruals, variances to forecast, and reconciliation of various accounts.
• Maintenance of various spreadsheets to support financial transactions and analysis of various expenses.
• Assist in preparation of audit work papers for year-end audits with outside auditors.
• Participate in the annual budget process and interim forecasting as well as analysis data for budget variance.
• Assist in executing University’s policies and compliance procedures.
• Ensure VAT & Tax deductions at sources from vendors as per rules.
• Preparation of TDS certificate for vendor withholding Tax and VAT.
• Coding of vouchers, data entry in ERP, Validation of data.
• Maintaining voucher files.
• Adjustment of advances including liaison with Dhaka office, monitoring, reviewing of outstanding amounts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the organization.
• Any other job assigned by Finance Director or any higher authority.

Other Requirements:

• Educational Background:
  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Professional qualification such as CACC (Partly qualified).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 1+ years of practical experience in Cash Management, Accounting, Tax, VAT, and donor compliance.
  • 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.

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.