Senior Officer, Finance and Accounts

BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research institute in governance and development is looking for a Senior Officer - Accounts to manage financial operations. Responsibilities include preparing financial proposals, managing budgets, and conducting reconciliations. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring financial compliance and reporting. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in finance and accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in donor reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial proposals and project reports.
• Manage project budgets and track expenditures.
• Reconcile accounting transactions monthly.
• Liaise with audit teams and maintain financial records.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget preparation

Accounting software proficiency

Bank reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Location: BIGD, Mohakhali, Dhaka

About BIGD:

• By influencing policy and practice through rigorous research and quality academic programmes, BIGD aims to promote innovation in governance and development processes toward a more just and prosperous society. Partnering with academics around the world, BIGD conducts multi-method research on governance and development issues in close collaboration with several crucial departments of the Government of Bangladesh, large non-profit organizations such as BRAC, and different international universities and agencies. BIGD oversees BRAC International's Independent Research and Evaluation Cell (IERC), which works in ten countries across Asia and Africa. BIGD also hosts the Country Office of the International Growth Centre (IGC), London School of Economics (LSE).

Position Summary:

• BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), based at Brac University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, seeks a Senior Officer - Accounts who is primarily responsible for maintaining and managing day-to-day operational activities related to Finance and Accounts and keeping all kinds of Books of Accounts of BIGD as per policies and guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the preparation of financial proposals for various donors, Quarterly Project Financial Reports, Project Budget Variance Reports, and other Donors' Reports.
• Preparations of budget for various projects and keeping track of the utilization of such funds as per financial regulations followed by BIGD.
• Making project expense update. Checking/ revising accounting software and making necessary corrections.
• Peer checking of payments against all kinds of vouchers, and booking of those expenses under the appropriate project Head of Account.
• Regular posting and updating in accounting software and monthly reconciliation of every transaction, both bank and cash, after posting in software.
• Keeping vouchers, documents, and records properly and safely.
• Maintain day-to-day Banking operation, Cheque/EFT preparation, and disbursement accurately, and posting to software. Preparing monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Coordinate with the external and internal audit team.
• Time to time donor reporting, reconciliation of donor reports with project accounts and coordination with program people to update on project activity and financial impact;
• Provide closing adjustment entries/Journal Vouchers monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements;
• Liaison with Banks/NBFI for day-to-day operations.
• Any other function may be assigned by the supervisors.