Project Accountant
Job Description
Title: Project Accountant
Company Name: DASCOH Foundation
Vacancy: 1
Location: Naogaon, Rajshahi
Maximum Salary: Tk. 48870 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO
Published: 28 Jan 2025
Education:
∎ Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting, Master of Commerce (MCom) in Management
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Proven skills in financial management, managing of donor/partners funds, financial support to third parties, VAT, Tax and relevant compliance.
∎ Required skills on budget preparation budget monitoring and review of project expenses.
∎ Good administrative and leadership skills, ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skill.
∎ Knowledge on procurement procedure, different payment procedures and maintain books of accounts.
∎ Computer skills on MS word, Excel, Power point and email communication.
∎ Candidate should have a good knowledge on safe grading (Child Protection, Gender & Anti sexual harassment).
∎ Only experienced candidates are requested to apply.
∎ Candidate having valid motor bike driving license will add an additional qualification.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Responsible for maintaining day to day accounts at unit level.
∎ Assist Programme Accountant for day-to-day accounting and recording.
∎ Record and post all daily transactions in the books of accounts/accounting software package through proper coding.
∎ Support project team to perform procurement of materials, equipment, furniture, stationery, food and snacks as per project requirement following procurement policy.
∎ Ensure all expenses made are reasonable, accurate and in compliance with cost principles procedures of the program.
∎ Ensure all expenses are verified in the validity and accuracy of reliable, reasonable and approved by a designated person before payment.
∎ Communication with relevant stakeholders.
∎ Ensure all accounting source documents are accurately preserved and all financial activities are kept in a true and fair manner.
∎ Prepare monthly report on all proceeds, contributions, miscellaneous expenditures, advances and income tax, VAT deductions, as required by the Management.
∎ Support internal and external auditing and verification.
∎ DASCOH Foundation is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Project Accountant for its project titled ‘Environmental Human Rights for a Just Transition: Strengthened Local CSOs Transforming Climate Hotspots into Resilient Communities (ENGAGE). This project will be implemented in Tanore and Godagari Upazila of Rajshahi district and Manda and Mohadebpur Upazila of Naogaon district. The project is being implemented in collaboration with other NGOs in 6 districts having NETZ Bangladesh as the lead organisation. European Union (EU) is financially supporting the project. The Position will be available from 1 April 2025 to 31 December 2028. The detailed eligibility requirements of the position as mentioned below:
∎ Job descriptions/Responsibilities:
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ 2.25 Festival Bonus on basic, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medical Allowance, Travel Allowance, Health insurance and Leave Benefits will be entitled as per organizational policy.
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Naogaon, Rajshahi
Read Before Apply:
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements for the position of Project Accountant are invited to apply with an updated CV includes the name of two referees (past/present employers) and a recent photograph to: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), DASCOH Foundation, Lutheran Mission Complex, Dingadoba, Rajpara, Rajshahi-6201 by 7 February 2025. The interested candidates are also requested to write the job title applied for on the envelope with the contact address. Only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and personal interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and the organization reserves the right to reject any application or cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever.
During the interview, the candidate must produce all educational and experience certificates including National ID card (No need to attach any copy of the certificates with the application).
Women and members of diverse indigenous group are especially encouraged to apply for this position.
DASCOH Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
Company Information:
∎ DASCOH Foundation
∎ Lutheran Mission Complex, Dingadoba Mission Morh, Rajpara, Rajshahi-6201
∎ DASCOH Foundation is a national and non-profit development organization operating in Bangladesh since 1995. It has its central office in Rajshahi, project-based offices in Rajshahi, Chapainawabgonj, Naogaon, Natore, Bogura, Joypurhat and national outreach office at Dhaka. DASCOH is implementing number of projects covering 5.9 million people focusing on five main priorities i.e. i) Public Health, ii) Climate resilience, iii) Human Rights, iv) Quality Education and v) Sustainable Livelihood.
Address::
∎ Lutheran Mission Complex, Dingadoba Mission Morh, Rajpara, Rajshahi-6201
∎ DASCOH Foundation is a national and non-profit development organization operating in Bangladesh since 1995. It has its central office in Rajshahi, project-based offices in Rajshahi, Chapainawabgonj, Naogaon, Natore, Bogura, Joypurhat and national outreach office at Dhaka. DASCOH is implementing number of projects covering 5.9 million people focusing on five main priorities i.e. i) Public Health, ii) Climate resilience, iii) Human Rights, iv) Quality Education and v) Sustainable Livelihood.
Application Deadline: 7 Feb 2025
Category: NGO/Development
