Executive - Accounts (Dhaka)

SAIC GROUP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical training institute in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Project Accountant to manage financial records for various projects. The role involves preparing budgets, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will have experience in project accounting, knowledge of ERP systems like Tally, and a degree in Finance or Accounting. Strong analytical and organizational skills are necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in project accounting or financial management.
• Strong understanding of donor financial guidelines and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for assigned projects.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets.
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational policies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Compliance knowledge

ERP/Tally proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Tally

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Saic Professional Training Center (SPTC), Dhaka is a government-recognized technical and vocational training institute under Saic Group. It provides job-oriented skill development programs approved by BTEB and NSDA, focusing on practical, competency-based training to prepare trainees for employment in local and overseas job markets. SPTC also maintains a placement support system to assist graduates in securing suitable employment.

The Project Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for assigned projects such as the ASSET Project, SICIP Project, and Short Course initiatives. This role ensures compliance with donor and internal financial guidelines, proper budget utilization, timely reporting, and financial transparency throughout the project lifecycle. Saic Professional Training Center, Dhaka, is looking for a dedicated Executive - Accounts to join our team.

• Assist in preparing project budgets in coordination with the project management and finance team.
• Monitor the financial performance of the operation on the company’s ERP/Tally, analyze data, and prepare reports for the management.
• Reviewing Monthly Management Reports and Project Summary Reports and make recommendations as required;
• Formulating and monitoring annual Financial Budgets and Forecasts, including reporting on variances;
• Maintain project-specific books of accounts, ledgers, and vouchers.
• Record and classify all project-related expenditures and incomes.
• Financial Reporting: Verification (Receipts and Payments Accounts, Income and Expenditure accounts, Financial Position (Balance Sheet), Cash flow Statement as per prescribed formats);
• Process payments for project activities, vendors, trainers, and resource persons as per policy.
• Support the procurement team in maintaining financial compliance and documentation during purchases.
• Ensure all transactions adhere to donor guidelines, organizational policies, and government regulations.
• Prepare and support internal/external audit processes and respond to audit queries with necessary documentation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and final financial reports for each project.
• Submit timely reports to donors/partners and internal management.
• Reconcile bank statements and project expenditures regularly.
• Coordinate with project coordinators, training teams, procurement officers, and central accounts to ensure alignment.
• Attend project review meetings and provide financial updates as required.
• Maintain a well-organized digital and hard copy record of all financial files.
• Controlling overhead and project expenses against budget and reviewing financial proposals;
• Maintaining liaison with clients, the tax department, the company finance advisor & auditor, and dealing with Company tax issues;
• Performing any other duty as directed by the management.