Job Context
- Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) started its journey in 1988 with a noble vision to stand in solidarity with the poor and marginalized. Being a peoples` centered organization, ESDO envisioned for a society which will be free from inequality and injustice, a society where no child will cry from hunger and no life will be ruined by poverty. Near about three decades of relentless efforts to make this happen, ESDO has embraced new grounds and opened up new horizons to help the disadvantaged and vulnerable people to bring meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. During this long span, ESDO has adapted with the changing situation and provided the most time-bound services especially for the poor and disadvantaged. A community focused and people centered approach has been adapted by ESDO while consideration was given to the national policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its guiding principle. ESDO is one of the most dynamic organizations expanding its development interventions across 331 upazilas under 54 districts of Bangladesh covering over 10 million poor and vulnerable people.
- As a Accounts Officer- you will be responsible for overall and smooth finance management of the project.
- As partnership with Educo, ESDO will implement the Leveraging Youth Employment in Bangladesh through Improving their employability and competitiveness to fit with the 21st century job market (LIFT) for market-driven transferable skills project at Dhaka city corporation . ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the position.
- The project duration total 36 months.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsibility # 1: Financial management including budgeting, monitoring, and reporting
- Provide support to the project management team in preparation of the annual budget and budget narrative.
- Oversee the operations and development of the project’s financial issues including budgeting, training, and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
- Ensure project’s finance according to the Donor’s and ESDO financial management.
- Prepare financial forecast with program support and track budget versus expenses to ensure the project’s burn rate and update the program accordingly.
- Facilitate different audits, and address findings and recommendations.
- Transact the project’s operational and activity-related expenses and take appropriate measures to make timely payments to consultants, vendors, service providers, etc.
- Prepare the financial and accrual reports as per project requirements.
- Responsibility # 2: Human resources management and project administration
- Establish a standard and systemic approach for prevention, control, and reporting related to fraud and corruption cases.
- Ensure the project closing plan is being executed as per donor’s requirement and in a timely manner.
- Ensure the procurement process of project goods and services following the required compliance.
- Prepare and maintain inventory tracking records.
- Ensure availability of adequate stationery, materials, and supplies for training and activities on time.
- Prepare inventory disposition plan during close-out as per Donor requirement.
Employment Status
Full-time
Workplace
- Work at office
Educational Requirements
- Master’s degree in accounting/finance or any other related discipline
Experience Requirements
- 5 to 7 year(s)
Additional Requirements
- Age at most 48 years
- Both males and females are allowed to apply
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in finance, administration, and grants management in the development sectors
- Committed to achieving results in a short time frame and under time pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, cost-effectiveness, value for money, and integrity
- Ability to set priorities, plan, and organize the work.
- Skilled in computer literacy, application software, internet, and email communication.
Salary
- Tk. 40516 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits
- As per project allocation