Room to Read
Join Room to Read as an Accounting Associate – Shape the Future of Education!
Narail
Deadline: 2025-09-13
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: Room to Read
Location: Narail
Type: FullTime
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-09-03
Experience: 3 Years
Education Requirements
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business Administration (Masters preferred)
Job Responsibilities
- Book-keeping of financial transactions in the field office
- Cheque Sign to Signatory & Related Explanation and Cash book Writing
- VAT & Tax submission to Bank
- Accounting and financial documentation, reporting and forecasting
- Preparation of Comparative statement (CS), purchase order (PO)/contract and submission for review and recommendation/approval
- Monthly accounts closing
- Assist with Internal & External Audit guidance by Technical Advisor and Country Office finance
- Supporting statutory and internal audits
- Preparation & sending of Monthly Financial Reports
- Banking transaction for Program and Indirect costs
- Other tasks as required
Required Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Relevant computer-operating skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Job Description
Position Overview:Room to Read is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Associate to support our Technical Advisor at the district level in executing all accounts-related initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our organization's mission in Bangladesh. As an Accounting Associate, you will assist in various financial tasks while working closely with our team.In this position, you will:Maintain accurate book-keeping of financial transactions at our field office.Manage cheque signing processes and related documentation.Ensure timely submission of VAT and tax payments to the bank.Prepare and manage accounting and financial documentation, reporting, and forecasting.Prepare comparative statements (CS) and purchase orders (PO)/contracts for review and approval.Conduct monthly accounts closing and assist in internal and external audits with guidance from the Technical Advisor.Compile and send monthly financial reports.Handle banking transactions for programs and indirect costs.Assist with various financial tasks as needed.Qualifications:To qualify for the Accounting Associate role, you will need:A minimum of 3 years of working experience in accounting and finance.A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration is required (a Master's degree is preferred).Experience working within the NGO sector is a plus.Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork.Proficiency in relevant computer applications and software.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.This role is based in Narail under the Prevail Project and will require regular interaction with staff across various levels.Room to Read is a non-profit organization focused on literacy and gender equality in education. We collaborate with communities and local organizations across Asia and Africa to empower children through education. To learn more about us, visit www.roomtoread.org.