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Job Context

• JOB Location : Rangpur ,

Job Description

• Reports to: Head of Finance, Program Manager-SONGO
• Level: Mid-level position
• Project duration: 5 years
• Staff reporting : Finance and Admin Officers (including partner)
• Working Conditions:
• Although this position is Gaibandha based position but required to frequently field visit to monitor SONGO project area (6 upazila under Gaibandha & Kurigram districts)
• Working days from Sunday to Thursday with 40 hours per week. This position may be required to work some overtime hours.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor from time to time willing to accept.
• Yearly renewable the contract based on fund availability and performance.
• Key contacts:
• Project Manager, Operations Lead, Head of Finance, Head of Program, Finance and Admin team.

Responsibility

• Responsibility # 1: Financial Management.
• Work with the HOF/PM to create, implement and analyze budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with programmatic strategies and Global Office requirements.
• Prepare and submit all financial reporting documents required by DONOR in a precise and timely manner. This includes: predicting cash needs on a monthly basis, maintaining required bank balances, processing wire transfers, completing detailed expense reports, etc
• Provide adequate support to Program team for clarifying and preparing budgets
• Prudent Quarterly/Monthly cash forecasting and reporting to DONOR, head office
• Monitor funds release to partner organizations in coordination with the Program Manager
• Monthly financial reporting to HOF in precise and timely manner, in-compliance with internal and external stakeholder requirement.
• Set up and maintain adequate in country finance and accounting system in line with Bangladesh Accounting Standard and Finance & Accounting Policy Manual
• Visit Field, understand the program challenges & support Partner Organizations' in maintaining sound financial system and the management of funds
• Establish adequate internal control system & procedures as per organization requirement.
• Establish, Maintain and update the Standard Operating Procedures for activities, as necessary, for the finance department.
• Responsibility # 2: Accounting Management
• Maintain records related to bookkeeping, expenses, funds, partnership, that are at all times accurate, substantiated, up to date, sufficiently detailed and prepared for random spot checks by internal audit functions
• Ensure the security, relevancy and applicability of Accounting software
• Supervise & support subordinates in classifying expenses into appropriate account head and entering into accounting software
• Supervise & support subordinates for maintaining records related to bookkeeping, expenses, funds, partnership projects
• Train all program/project staff in finance matters as appropriate so that there is uniformity of understanding within the organization in terms of Budgeting, Forecasting, Fund Requests, Compliance, Internal Audits etc.
• Prepare Financial Report when required (monthly, quarterly, annually) and report to HOF in precise and timely manner both for internal purpose and external stakeholder
• Provide Capacity Building training to Accounting personnel of Partners
• Ensure timely recording of all accounting transactions in General Ledger
• Review the invoices and ensure the accuracy of the payment
• Monitor and verify the Partner Organization's account etc.
• Responsibility # 3: Policy Compliance.
• Ensure all relevant DONOR, Government Acts, Rules, and Regulations like provision of taxation, Value Added Tax, Personal Income Tax etc. are followed
• Implement relevant accounting standards, audit standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
• Implement all Financial and Accounting Policy Manual (FAPM), Human Resources and Administrative guidelines to the extent applicable to finance & accounting.
• Implement all country specific internal policy guidelines
• Make relevant report to DONOR, Government and HOF if any in timely and precise manner
• Remain updated with policy changes within the country.
• Follow up & support all departments in complying with internal audit observations and ensure closure within agreed time.
• Support GO by providing all documents, statements, justifications etc as required during GO external audits..
• Review and read various policies, system, procedure, applicable Rules and Regulations and recommend for implementation and appropriate revision
• support to manage overall internal control system
• Provide assistance and coordination during periodic financial Audit, expenditure verification and Reconciliations of AS Report with SAGE Report.

Job Requirements

• • Bangladeshi citizen.
  • At least 7 year of extensive experience with INGO/NGO in overseeing multi-sectors including Accounting, Finance & Grants, preferably in EU funded project.
  • Experience in dealing with multi-stakeholder programs and strong stakeholder management in a multicultural setting
  • Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of responsibilities in a prior financial services position
  • Knowledge of Bangladesh financial and tax regulations
  • Broad financial management skills to direct financial planning, accounting, internal control
  • Proven integrity and good character especially in the stewardship of resources, transparency and accountability
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla
  • Working knowledge of accounting and/or financial management software, and MS Office applications.
  • Preferred:
  • Qualified or advanced degree in finance related field. CA(CC) will be an advantage
  • Strong commitment to team management approach, including good managerial, leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and negotiating skills
  • Proven capacity to interact and negotiate with international partners, government officials, and corporate partners.
  • Good reasoning ability and sound judgment
  • Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
  • Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
  • 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
  • Work well independently as well as part of a team
  • Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Required Skill

Required Qualification

• Master Degree or MBA in Finance or related field (Accounting, Management...etc.)

Experience

• 5 Year to 7

Salary

• Negotiable
• Details: Competitive salary package depending on education and experience.