Jr. Accounts Officer with Clinical and Diagnostic Services under the Office of Executive Director (Adv#267/2024)

icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve critical public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddr,b, as a values-based organisation, encourages women and people with disabilities.

The Lab Business Development and Specimen Reception Unit oversees all laboratory sample collection centers of icddr,b throughout the city. The unit is responsible for coordinating various aspects of laboratory outreach operations, including client management, registration, billing, sample collection, and report delivery activities.

Brief Description of Position:

Jr. Accounts Officer reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Intelligence and Analytics will be mainly responsible for performing following duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the collection of cash, cheques, mobile financial banking transactions, and other monetary instruments from relevant units or persons.
• Reconcile recovery deposits with the ERP system.
• Prepare daily revenue reports using MS Excel and similar software(s)/ Internet/cloud applications.
• Oversee the deposit of all collections and ensure cash books are updated.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Tax and VAT regulations.
• Process and follow up on all sample collection center rent and utility bills in a timely manner.
• Handle the unit’s petty cash and arrange timely reimbursements.
• Prepare and organize documents to minimize audit queries and observations, ensuring smooth data management.
• Ensure adherence to the center’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation, prepare information statements, and provide them to the supervisor as required.
• Uphold the confidentiality of information by adhering strictly to the laboratory confidentiality agreement, icddr,b's code of conduct and other applicable policies.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Commerce/BBA in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant field.
• Must have knowledge of advanced MS Excel and similar software(s).
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of ERP software will be an added advantage.

Location: Dhaka.

Number of Post: 01

Contract Type and Duration:

• Short Term Contractual Service Agreement basis; duration will be 11 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Tk. 45,593/-per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances;
• Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b, and subsidized canteen; Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Notes of attention:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview;
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by December 7, 2024.