Biplab Bhattacharjee

Background

About Biplab Bhattacharjee

Contributing to development sector in the field of accounts, finance & administration for more than 15 years now in providing technical support and general administration. Expertise includes through technical knowledge in NGO Accounting Systems, Documentation, Finance & General Administration, Financial Management, Taxation, preparation of Grant report, General Ledger accounting systems, Accounts Payables & Receivables, provide support to Grant Audit, Internal and Statutory Audit Areas of Expertise: Support in preparation and review of budgets at proposal development stage for various Donors. Also ensure that donor guidelines / instructions are adhered to while preparing the budgets. Preparation of Monthly Management Update (MMU). Strengthening Organizational financial monitoring and oversight by reviewing budget Vs actual and sharing spending trends reports with relevant stakeholders and further discussing with budget holder as required. Financial review of partner Organization & preparation of review report, identifying the key factors that are being streamlined at partner level through review of Program activities & finance management Preparation, review and submission of Donor reports as per the reporting schedule of the grant agreement signed by ensuring proper track of individual budgets with accuracy Preparation of Management response for closure of internal & grant audit. Support conducting partner due diligence in new geographies. Conducting verification of various books of accounts to detect any possible discrepancy/deception and ensuring that the documentations are done as per the Organizational policies and accounting standards. Preparation & further review of Cost Allocation Sheet (mainly HR & Admin Cost) for charging the common cost in new proposal budget based on the availability of funds & further Approval of Donor to minimize the burden on unrestricted fund. Capacity building of Program and finance staff on Grants and financial Management as and when require. Yearly budget exercise of the State Office for further consolidation both for Restricted & Un-Restricted Funds. Knowledge of Sun System, Tally and Agresso accounting tool.