Ahead Social Organization (ASO)
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| Job Context |
| Job Responsibilities |
| * Background * Ahead Social Organization (ASO) is going to implement a sub-project titled ‘High-value crops (Vegetables & Fruits)’ as a part of the ‘Sustainable Microenterprise and Resilient Transformation (SMART)’ project. This sub-project aims to increase resource-efficient and resilient green growth of microenterprises (MEs) under ‘High-value crops (Vegetables & Fruits)’ sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and Ahead Social Organization (ASO). * Sub-project Objectives * To adopt resource efficient, cleaner production and good agricultural practices (GAP) * To adopt climate resilient technologies * To promote processing and marketing of vegetables and fruits * To promote circular economy * To increase technical knowledge and capacity of the MEs. * Sub-project Working Areas * The sub-project will be implemented across Joypurhat and Bogura districts. * Duration * The employee will initially be hired for a one-year term, with the possibility of extending the contract till 30 June 2028, based on satisfactory performance. * Women are actively encouraged to apply. * Duties and Responsibilities * The ‘Accounts and Finance Officer’ will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and will undertake the tasks and duties to assist implementation of the sub-project. The specific tasks are, but not limited to, as follows: * Maintaining Accounts * Maintain sub-project accounts in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS), on a ‘going concern’ basis under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; * Maintain separate books of account on an accrual basis under historical cost convention; * Prepare monthly/annual financial statements incorporating disclosure on income and expenditure, receipt and payment, and financial position of the sub-project along with other notes and relevant information; * Fund Management * Monitor the flow of funds from the PKSF to sub-project and sub-project to microenterprise to ensure that appropriate procedures are followed; * To ensure a smooth flow of funds from the sub-project to Microenterprise level for sub-project implementation; * Ensure that adequate internal control and arrangement are in place for proper utilization, management, and accounting of funds; * Budget and Financial Reporting * Prepare yearly/half-yearly detailed sub-project budget in line with the procurement plan and other relevant work plans; * Prepare the budget of a new cost proposal, training, and other sub-project activities; * Ensure that shared cost amounts are budgeted for each proposal of the sub-project; * Prepare monthly financial report and half-yearly reimbursement bill for the sub-project; * Sub-project Monitoring * Ensure strong monitoring system of the sub-project through frequent field visits; * Review external and internal audit report along with management letter of the sub-projects; * Administration and Procurement * Ensure that the project procurement rules are complied with the sub-project procurement; * Prepare and regularly update the procurement plan(s); * Manage logistics and procurements; * Verifying current inventory levels and keeping records to prevent inventory gaps; * Overseeing the day-to-day administrative tasks. * Others Responsibilities * Maintain the sub-project bank account and prepare monthly bank Reconciliation Statements; * Maintain liaison and coordinate with SMART-PMU of PKSF regarding accounts and budget; * Support internal audit section for internal audit and support external auditors with necessary information of the sub-project; * Any other tasks, duties, or specific tasks assigned by the Project Manager and management of the ASO. |
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| Workplace |
| Work at office |
| Job Location |
| Bogura, Joypurhat |
| Salary |
| Tk. 50000 (Monthly) |
| Compensation & other benefits |
| Job Source |
| Ahead Social Organization (ASO) |
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Category: Accounting/Finance
Posted on: 2025-05-20
Vacancy: --
Job Nature:
Age: Any years
Experience: 4 year(s)
Job Location: Bogura, Joypurhat
Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)
Application Deadline: 2025-05-26
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