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IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Position Overview:

The Accounting Associate position will assist and report to Program Technical Advisor at district level in carrying out all accounts-related initiatives. The position will provide general help as and when required by team members of Room to Read district and country office. Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization’s accounts and financial initiatives. The position will have regular interactions with all staff and is based in Narail.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Book-keeping of financial transactions in field office

• Cheque Sign to Signatory & Related Explanation and Cash book Writing

• Vat & Tax Submitted to Bank

• Accounting and financial documentation, reporting and forecasting

• Preparation of Comparative statement (CS), purchase order (PO)/contract and submit to Technical Advisor for review and recommendation/approval

• Monthly accounts closing

• Assist Internal & External Audit with the guidance of Technical Advisor and Country Office finance applicable

• Supporting statutory and internal audits

• Monthly Financial Report Prepare & Sent

• Banking transaction for Program and Indirect

• Other tasks, as required

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting/ commerce/ business administration (Masters preferred)

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in accounting and finance position

• Experience of working with NGO is preferred

• Good interpersonal skills and a team player

• Relevant computer-operating skills and relevant software

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Preferred:

• Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead

• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization

• Proven track record of achieving results

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative

• Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary. The benefits include:

• Provident Fund

• 13th Month Allowance

• Gratuity

• Health coverage for staff and dependents

• Insurances

• Professional Development opportunities. The most significant benefit is the opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing international organizations, which has sole focus on education & continuously innovating efficient & effective social entrepreneurship

Child Protection Principles

• Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
• The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.
• Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.