B25134 Finance Assistant

CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Finance Assistant to be a part of CIMMYT. This position will be based in Dhaka.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in processing and overseeing the work of financial transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivables, vouchers, etc., by thoroughly checking and correcting the accounting and other relevant financial records.
• Assist in preparing vouchers and their relevant formats, so that the financial details can be entered correctly in the accounting system by considering VAT & TAX issues; 
• Perform accounting computations and calculations accurately, and try to identify if there are discrepancies, and if there are any errors, try to resolve them.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls, financial policies & SOP of the organization.
• Assist in preparing payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Assist in preparing assets, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Assist in preparing the financial reports in the accounting and finance system as per the instructions received from the seniors.
• Maintain staffs confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential;
• Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge updated by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Accomplish the result by performing the duty.
• Contribute team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Graduate or master’s in finance/accounting or related field.

• Knowledge of the field of work or specialized equipment.
• Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of research support function.
• Minimum 1 year in the development field/Auditor supervisor in reputed reputed organizations/any local company with experience in handling different Donor funded projects (USAID, BMGF, EU etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of local taxation of non-profit entities would be an added advantage.
• Advance in MS Excel is desirable.
• Knowledge of working accounting software/quickbooks/ERP system will be an added advantage.
• The selected candidate requires the following competencies: Teamwork, Client Orientation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving.

Benefits

The position is for Bangladesh Nationals for an initial fixed-term contract of 1-year with 3 months probationary period, which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds.

CIMMYT will provide a nationally competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive health and life insurance, paid vacation, contributions to a retirement plan, and a range of other benefits as required by Bangladesh law.