ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Number of staff this role supervises (including the name of the positions): TBC
Supervision received by: Project Manager / Head of Finance and Accounts

PURPOSE

ASPADA Paribesh Unnayan Foundation is a national non-government development organization established in 1993, working for the socio-economic development of disadvantaged and marginalized communities across Bangladesh through livelihood development, vocational skills training, youth empowerment, education, microfinance, climate resilience, and community development initiatives. ASPADA has extensive experience in implementing donor-funded projects and community-based development programmes across multiple districts of Bangladesh.
Under the Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) Project, ASPADA seeks a qualified and experienced Project Accountant to manage overall financial and accounting operations of the project in compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and national financial regulations.
The Project Accountant will be responsible for financial planning, budget monitoring, accounting operations, financial reporting, fund management, documentation, audit support, procurement compliance, and maintenance of financial records for the EARN Project. The position will ensure transparent, accountable, and efficient financial management systems to support quality implementation of project activities across selected upazilas under Dhaka Division.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility #1: Financial Management and Accounting Operations
- Maintain overall financial and accounting operations of the EARN Project in accordance with ASPADA financial policies and donor guidelines.
- Prepare and maintain project budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow plans, and expenditure tracking systems.
- Record all financial transactions accurately and maintain updated books of accounts, ledgers, vouchers, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure proper banking, cash management, and fund disbursement procedures for project activities.
- Monitor project expenditures and ensure budget utilization according to approved budget lines and donor requirements.