Jobs In Sri Lanka

Employer: Room to Read
Industry: Finance and Accounts, Management
Location: Sri Lanka

Organization Profile:

Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia — countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read’s worldwide team has impacted over 7.8 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 874 new children’s book titles in 27 local languages, and reaching over 20,000 girls through our Girls’ Education program.

Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$43.7 million and our global staff numbers over 600. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in New Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi and program offices in Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane.

Position Overview:

The Administration and Accounts Associate position will support Room to Read’s Admin & Accounts team in carrying out all accounting and administration initiatives. The position will provide general help as and when required by members of Room to Read Sri Lanka. The Admin and Accounts Associate position will assist and report to the Field Manager. Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization’s finances and accounting initiatives. The position will have regular interactions with all staff.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain the books of accounts for Room to Read Sri Lanka field office and submit timely monthly reports to Country Office Colombo with supporting documentation and data entry on to accounting package.
• Verification and preparation of all field office payments including monthly employee field advances and settlements in accordance with Room to Read Finance & Accounting Policy Manual
• Support Field Office Manager in preparation of field annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Carry out all the banking transactions
• Provide all the logistic services to field office staff and staff from CO
• Be the custodian for Room to Read assets in the field office
• Verify the deliveries of book and furniture to schools/partners
• keep all office equipment in good order and regularly serviced, maintained and repaired,
• Coordinate with CO Admin and Finance departments where it is necessary
• Check and verify the log books and fuel consumption of /hired vehicle/bikes
• Perform any other duties delegated by field manager

Qualifications:

• Minimum A/L in the Commerce stream and AAT fully qualified OR
• Completed 2nd stage with a recognized Accountancy body (ICASL/ CIMA/ACCA)
• Three or more years of experience in a similar capacity.(INGO/NGO experience will be an added advantage)
• Fluency with MS office packages
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Sinhala and /or Tamil
• Good numerical communication and strong attention to detail and enjoy travelling throughout the country.

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker — not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, commuter benefits and a 401K match. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.

Application Procedure:

Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with “Administration & Accounts Associate” in the subject line, (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins) to .

Due to high applicant volume, we regret that we are not able to send personalized responses to all applicants. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer Canvassing will be a definite disqualification.

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