Organization: Local Education and Economic Development Organization (LEEDO)
Job Location: Head Office, (Washpur, Basila, Dhaka)
Reports To: Director Finance & Administration
Organization Overview
LEEDO is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, empowering, and rehabilitating vulnerable street-connected children in Bangladesh. Through holistic support—including shelter, education, and psychosocial care—LEEDO is committed to creating lasting change for children who have been marginalized and deprived of basic rights.
Position Summary
The Accounts Assistant will be a key member of the Finance Team, responsible for maintaining high-quality financial records, ensuring procedural compliance, and supporting the day-to-day fiscal operations of the organization. This role requires a high degree of integrity, numerical accuracy, and an understanding of NGO-specific financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities
● Financial Documentation: Maintain and manage books of accounts (Cash Book, General Ledger) in strict compliance with Income Tax, VAT regulations, and NGO Affairs Bureau guidelines.
● Transaction Management: Process, verify, and input daily financial data into the accounting
system with 100% accuracy.
● Banking & Payroll: Execute all banking transactions and assist in the preparation of monthly salary sheets and timely disbursement of staff benefits.
● Compliance & Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure all expenditures are backed by proper approvals and supporting vouchers.
● Audit Readiness: Support internal and external audit processes by organizing financial documents and addressing auditor queries promptly.
● Budgeting Assistance: Assist in the preparation of project-wise budgets and financial reports for donors and the NGO Affairs Bureau.
● Asset, Inventory & Stock Control: Monitor stock management processes and maintain updated registers for fixed assets and consumables.
● Reporting: Generate monthly financial statements and variance reports for management review to ensure goal alignment.
Candidate Profile
Academic Qualifications:
● Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Honors in Accounting or Finance from a reputed
university.
Experience:
● 2 to 3 years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
● Experience in the NGO/Development sector is highly desirable.
● Fresh graduates with strong academic credentials and a passion for social work are also
encouraged to apply.
Technical Competencies:
● Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including pivot tables and complex formulas).
● Knowledge of Accounting Software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks) is an advantage.
● Familiarity with VAT/AIT deduction at source and NGO Affairs Bureau reporting formats.
● Ability to type fluently in Bangla (Unicode/Avro/Bijoy).
Soft Skills:
● Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
● Commitment to LEEDO’s mission and values regarding child rights and welfare.
● Ability to work under pressure and meet month-end deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
● Salary: Negotiable based on experience and competence.
● Work Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Should be willing to work beyond standard hours during audit
or closing periods).
● Environment: A mission-driven work culture with opportunities for professional growth.
● Other Benefits: As per organizational policy.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to submit their CV along with a Cover Letter to: hr.leedo2000@gmail.com
Subject Line: Application for the position of Accounts Assistant
Office Address: Road No-1, Washpur Garden City, Washpur, Basila, Dhaka-1312.
Safeguarding Note: LEEDO is an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding child abuse and exploitation. All employees must strictly adhere to our Child Protection Policy. LEEDO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages females and people from marginalized communities to apply.
For more information about us, visit: www.leedobd.org