Unit Accountant

Job Description

Title: Unit Accountant

Company Name: DASCOH Foundation

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Chapainawabganj (Nachole)

Maximum Salary: Tk. 33300 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 15 Apr 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Skills in bookkeeping and accounting.
∎ Good command of financial documentation and filing.
∎ Able to operate accounting-related software as well as MS Office.
∎ Able to prepare financial reports.
∎ Able to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving licence.
∎ Skills in bookkeeping and accounting.
∎ Good command of financial documentation and filing.
∎ Able to operate accounting-related software as well as MS Office.
∎ Able to prepare financial reports.
∎ Able to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Check the passbook of project participants & reconcile with other account-related books/records.
∎ Assist the Project Accountant for day to day-to-day accounting and recording.
∎ Record and post all daily transactions in the books of accounts/accounting software package through proper coding.
∎ Ensure all expenses made are reasonable, accurate and in compliance with the cost principles procedures of the project.
∎ Ensure all expenses are verified in the validity and accuracy of reliable, reasonable and approved by a designated person before payment.
∎ Ensure all accounting source documents are accurately preserved and all financial activities are kept in a true and fair manner.
∎ Prepare a monthly report on all proceeds, contributions, miscellaneous expenditures, advances and income tax, VAT deductions, as required by the management.
∎ Prepare financial reports, budget variance analysis, ensure the fund disbursement issues and handle the funding process as per requirement.
∎ Support in auditing and verification, etc.
∎ DASCOH Foundation is looking for a dynamic Unit Accountant (UA) for “Strengthening the Economic, Social, and Political Participation of Multiply Marginalised Women in Climate Hotspots in Bangladesh” (AGROJATRA) project, supported by the NETZ Partnership for Development and Justice. The details eligibility requirements of the position are as follows;
∎ Job Description/Responsibilities:
∎ Check the passbook of project participants & reconcile with other account-related books/records.
∎ Assist the Project Accountant for day to day-to-day accounting and recording.
∎ Record and post all daily transactions in the books of accounts/accounting software package through proper coding.
∎ Ensure all expenses made are reasonable, accurate and in compliance with the cost principles procedures of the project.
∎ Ensure all expenses are verified in the validity and accuracy of reliable, reasonable and approved by a designated person before payment.
∎ Ensure all accounting source documents are accurately preserved and all financial activities are kept in a true and fair manner.
∎ Prepare a monthly report on all proceeds, contributions, miscellaneous expenditures, advances and income tax, VAT deductions, as required by the management.
∎ Prepare financial reports, budget variance analysis, ensure the fund disbursement issues and handle the funding process as per requirement.
∎ Support in auditing and verification, etc.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ 2.25 Festival allowance on basic, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medical allowance, Travel allowance, Health insurance and Leave benefits will be entitled as per organizational policy.
∎ 2.25 Festival allowance 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: Chapainawabganj (Nachole)

Read Before Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements, aged below 45, are invited to apply with a complete CV with the names 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 26/04/2025. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the written test and personal interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered and the organisation reserves the right to reject any application or to cancel or postpone the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever. During the interview, you must produce all educational and experience certificates, including National ID (No need to attach any copy of the certificate with the application).

Women and members of diverse Indigenous groups are especially encouraged to apply for the above position. 

DASCOH Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.