Accounts Officer

Job Context: Prokritee, a well-known fair-trade company engaged in manufacturing and exporting handcrafted products for both domestic and international markets, is seeking an experienced and dedicated candidate to work in one of its production centers based in greater Mymensingh town. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurate financial record-keeping (both physical and electronic), posting day-to-day entries in Accounting Software (Tally), preparing periodic financial reports, and supporting procurement and production operations of the unit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare payment vouchers, purchase requisitions, bills, and fund requisitions as required by the production unit; obtain necessary approvals and post entries in both physical ledgers and the Tally system.

• Maintain electronic and manual books of accounts, registers, and ledgers in chronological order and on time.

• Prepare monthly wage sheets for artisans and payment cheques for suppliers, and other parties as needed.

• Maintain cheque and cash payment registers and prepare monthly reconciliation statements in line with organizational practice.

• Process pay-cheques, staff salary sheets, and producer wage calculations, ensuring timely payments.

• Generate monthly and yearly financial reports with supporting schedules and detailed statements for the production center; obtain approval and submit to headquarters.

• Prepare monthly staff/producers’ Gratuity and Provident Fund statements, record them in Tally under individual names, and submit required reports to the head office on time.

• Maintain stock registers using approved valuation methods; update records according to production and issuance records/invoices, and other valid documents.

• Manage local and export accounts receivables, payables, loans, and advances; report discrepancies or unusual situations (e.g., damage, theft, shortages, overstock) to the supervisor.

• Maintain petty cash for small disbursements at the production center.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing necessary information and documents to facilitate audits.

• Manage inventory records and ledgers for raw materials, finished goods, work-in-process, and packing materials, making adjustments with proper approval.

• Prepare and maintain a fixed asset register for all production center assets.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.