Accounts Officer: Habitat for Humanity International (“HFHI”)

Habitat for Humanity International (“HFHI”) is a non-profit ecumenical Christian organisation dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat for Humanity is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh is a relativity small operation dedicated to the eradication of substandard housing and homelessness. 

Accounts Officer
Regular position & based in Dhaka

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare, check/review the cash disbursement voucher, journal voucher, deposit voucher and follow up the travel and regular advances and review the journal entry in SUN/ Quick Book before posting.
• Responsible to prepare all types of financial reports according to the needs of internal and audit purpose. 
• Collect all financial reports from field/projects offices, and check & ensure accuracy of those reports, and clarify any inquiries prior to prepare and prepare consolidated reports for Finance Manager
• Initiate, motivate, supervise and ensure assigned filed offices/projects Accountants are receiving, posting and depositing all received amounts in the assigned bank.
• Prepare provident fund and salary statement for disbursement & maintain provident, gratuity and salary register and distribute pay slip;
• Visit field offices/projects to help and guide the HRC Administrator to maintain supporting documents and other financial documents.
• Responsible to prepare and update all fixed and non-fixed assets inventory lists of national office and field/project offices with physical verification;
• Maintain Fund Transfer Request (FTR) process for field/project offices.
• Understand, abide by, implement of all financial policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.
• Assist Senior Finance Manager and Finance Manager in internal audit/external audit/international audit process

Requirements:

• The ideal person should have Master degree in Accounting, CA course competed is preferred
• At least 2-3 years of working experience in Accounts & Finance preferably with a Development Organization; ·
• Fundamental understanding of Accounting Principles and concepts;
• Advance skills on MS Excel and MS Word and familiarity with Accounting Software like QuickBooks and SunSystem; ·
• Good understanding of Accounting data analysis and report generation
• Good communication skills in both English & Bengali
• Willingness to visit field frequently
• Maintain a high morale with integrity and honesty
• Capacity to handle multi tasks & prioritize job responsibilities;
• Team player and quality to maintain high level of friendly, gentle and polite communication with staff and stakeholders.

Salary:
Approximately Taka 32,400-36,000 per month (negotiable based on competency of selected candidate) with all other regular benefits.

If you feel that your qualification and experience matches with our requirements, and you share a commitment to Habitat’s values and vision, please forward a one page cover letter outlining your suitability for this position and a CV with the names of two references tohr@habitatbangladesh.org or send the same to The HR & Admin Manager, Habitat for Humanity International- Bangladesh, House # 7 (3rd Floor), Road # 23/B Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212 by August 20, 2013 within 4:30pm. Please be certain to indicate present and expected salary on your cover letter.

* Those who do not submit a cover letter and/or current salary data will not be considered.  Our organization is committed to promoting equal opportunities for women and men from different caste, ethnic and religious backgrounds and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for all our positions.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Telephone enquiries or any form of persuasion will lead to disqualification.