Assistant Finance Manager

Job Description

Title: Assistant Finance Manager

Company Name: E-Zone HRM Limited

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 8 years

Published: 27 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Masters in Accounting/ Finance or MBA with major in Finance/Accounting or who are ACA/ACMA/ACCA qualified;

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 8 years of experience in relevant field; however, experience may be relaxed for candidates who have financial management experience with The Global Fund grants;
∎ Experience in working with Government will be an added advantage;
∎ Ability to interpret rules laid down in the grant agreement;
∎ E-communication skill for this position is essential;
∎ Competency in integrated software-based accounting system with excellent knowledge in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word.
∎ Good written, spoken communication skill in English is essential
∎ At least 8 years of experience in relevant field; however, experience may be relaxed for candidates who have financial management experience with The Global Fund grants;
∎ Experience in working with Government will be an added advantage;
∎ Ability to interpret rules laid down in the grant agreement;
∎ E-communication skill for this position is essential;
∎ Competency in integrated software-based accounting system with excellent knowledge in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word.
∎ Good written, spoken communication skill in English is essential

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Under the guidance of Line Director, CDC, DGHS and Supervised by Deputy Program Manager, National Malaria Elimination Program, Directorate General of Health Services, the Assistant Finance Manager will lead and have the overall responsibility of the Finance & Accounts function at NMEP for The Global Fund grants, including but not limited to the below:
∎ Preparation of Program Budget and Work plan compliance with The Global Fund guidelines.
∎ Execute, co-ordinate, review and monitor all financial activities of The Global Fund Grants.
∎ Preparation of Progress Update, Disbursement Request, Annual Financial Report (AFR) and any other requirements from the donor.
∎ Conduct periodic analysis of grant specific financial and fiduciary risks and implement mitigation actions.
∎ Coordinate with auditors in finalizing annual/periodic or any other audits of the project;
∎ Communicate and coordinate with Global Fund and Local Fund Agent regarding financial issues regularly;
∎ Preparation of all financial statements and reports using accounting software ensuring The Global Fund requirements are followed, list of transactions is up-to-date at all times, reconciles with the report and trial balance/ledger maintained in your books of accounts.;
∎ Preparation of bank reconciliation statement and cash flow statement monthly, quarterly and yearly.
∎ Ensures that the financial management system in place is optimal and internal control environment is efficient. Identify areas for improvement in the relevant standard operating procedures and systems, recommend solutions and help implementation of agreed recommendations.
∎ Follow-up on management action points, recoveries and other periodic communication from The Global Fund and ensure that actions are taken in a timely manner.
∎ Co-ordination with Procurement Coordinator in preparation of PSM plan of The Global Fund Grant;
∎ Undertake any other activities as assigned by the Line Director, CDC and the Supervisor.
∎ Supervise activities carried out by Finance Officer, Accounts Officer and Accounts Assistant
∎ E-Zone HRM Limited is a management consulting group providing one-stop solutions to clients who seek improved and sustainable profitability through the effective use of their people and resources. We specialize in delivering innovative and value-added services that promote revenue growth and cost containment.
∎ E-Zone HRM Limited has a formal agreement with one of the United Nations Agency to provide outsourcing services for the requirement.
∎ E-Zone HRM Limited is now accepting applications from Bangladeshi Nationals for the following vacancies as per the ToR below:
∎ Duty Station: National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP), DGHS.
∎ Contract Duration: Up to 31 December 2026. There is possibility of further extension of the tenure subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance
∎ Age: Above 35 years
∎ Contract Type: Project Based
∎ Contract start date : Immediate
∎ Reporting to: Deputy Program Manager, National Malaria Elimination Program.
∎ A. Scope of Services:
∎ Under the guidance of Line Director, CDC, DGHS and Supervised by Deputy Program Manager, National Malaria Elimination Program, Directorate General of Health Services, the Assistant Finance Manager will lead and have the overall responsibility of the Finance & Accounts function at NMEP for The Global Fund grants, including but not limited to the below:
∎ Preparation of Program Budget and Work plan compliance with The Global Fund guidelines.
∎ Execute, co-ordinate, review and monitor all financial activities of The Global Fund Grants.
∎ Preparation of Progress Update, Disbursement Request, Annual Financial Report (AFR) and any other requirements from the donor.
∎ Conduct periodic analysis of grant specific financial and fiduciary risks and implement mitigation actions.
∎ Coordinate with auditors in finalizing annual/periodic or any other audits of the project;
∎ Communicate and coordinate with Global Fund and Local Fund Agent regarding financial issues regularly;
∎ Preparation of all financial statements and reports using accounting software ensuring The Global Fund requirements are followed, list of transactions is up-to-date at all times, reconciles with the report and trial balance/ledger maintained in your books of accounts.;
∎ Preparation of bank reconciliation statement and cash flow statement monthly, quarterly and yearly.
∎ Ensures that the financial management system in place is optimal and internal control environment is efficient. Identify areas for improvement in the relevant standard operating procedures and systems, recommend solutions and help implementation of agreed recommendations.
∎ Follow-up on management action points, recoveries and other periodic communication from The Global Fund and ensure that actions are taken in a timely manner.
∎ Co-ordination with Procurement Coordinator in preparation of PSM plan of The Global Fund Grant;
∎ Undertake any other activities as assigned by the Line Director, CDC and the Supervisor.
∎ Supervise activities carried out by Finance Officer, Accounts Officer and Accounts Assistant

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Assistant Finance Manager will get BDT 1,50,000 (BD Taka - One Lakh Fifty Thousand) (Taxable)

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

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∎ This position is open for Bangladeshi Nationals only. All candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds can apply for the vacancies.
∎ The UN Agency prides itself as fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected consultants will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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∎ No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality.

Company Information:
∎ E-Zone HRM Limited
∎ Planners Tower (10th Floor) 13/A, Bir Uttam C.R. Dutta Road (Sonargaon Road) Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

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∎ Planners Tower (10th Floor) 13/A, Bir Uttam C.R. Dutta Road (Sonargaon Road) Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

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Application Deadline: 5 Apr 2025

Category: Accounting/Finance