Accounts Officer, GIZ Office Dhaka

On behalf of the German Government, GIZ Bangladesh invites applications from qualified candidates to fill in the position ofAccounts Officer, GIZ Office Dhaka, position-1, post with duty station in Dhaka. A. Responsibilities and Tasks Manage financial administration, such as arrange and facilitate payments, check vouchers, monitor the daily cash flow record and the level of liquidity Accountable for inflow and outflow of money from the bank and performing bank reconciliation in each month Ensure data entry in Winpaccs 3.0 version and perform full accounting Archive the vouchers in line with GIZ Financial and Accounting Guidelines Support in financial monitoring of the projects (eg. monthly cost and expenditure reports) Assist in financial planning and budgeting process Ensure review of error sheets and internal control checklists-as appropriate Ensure follow up of outstanding receivables, obligos Participate in project and finance team meeting to understand the need and deliver the services. B. Required Entry Qualifications Chartered Accountancy Articleship completed from a reputed firm/related comparable degree Must have at least 2-3 years professional working experience in a similar position Excellent command of English and Bangla languages In depth knowledge and practical experiences on accounting software (eg. SAP, Winpaccs) Excellent understanding of financial planning and accounting Proficient in computer applications especially Microsoft Office Package (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point) and internet/emailing. C. Competencies Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and monitor own work Good coordination with others to ensure consistency of terminology and style; and demonstrate ability to gain the support and cooperation of others in a team environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity Excellent interpersonal and communication skills German Language skill will be an added advantage. We accept electronic applications only. Please send your complete and current resume with two references along with a recent passport size photograph, a cover letter describing relevant/specific experience and suitability for the position by January 10, 2013, to GIZ. If you have an email client installed, just click Email, otherwise please send your application via email tojobs@gizbd.org with the subject line. “Accounts Officer, GIZ Office Dhaka” . No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer. Women and impaired persons are especially encouraged to apply and they will be selected in case of equal qualification with other candidates.