Director (Finance & Operation)

Job Description

Title: Director (Finance & Operation)

Company Name: LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society)

Vacancy: --

Location: Khulna

Minimum Salary: Tk. 100000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 8 years

Published: 22 Jun 2025

Education:
∎ Masters in any discipline
∎ Master’s degree in Finance, Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline from a recognized university. Professional certification such as CA (Chartered Accountant), CMA, or ACCA is strongly preferred.
∎ Master’s degree in Finance, Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline from a recognized university. Professional certification such as CA (Chartered Accountant), CMA, or ACCA is strongly preferred.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English in speaking and writing.
∎ Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to build, mentor, and motivate diverse teams.
∎ Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset.
∎ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in both English and Bangla (spoken and written).
∎ Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
∎ Strong organizational and planning skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
∎ Commitment to LEDARS’s values, including gender equity, social inclusion, and safeguarding.
∎ Self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
∎ Have experience using modern software and technologies
∎ CV must have at least 3 references including the last organization.
∎ Candidates from Khulna division will get priority.
∎ Women are specially encouraged to apply
∎ Minimum 8 years’ experience in financial and operational management in the development or NGO sector, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role.
∎ Demonstrated experience in managing complex budgets and financial systems for donor-funded program/projects, including those funded by bilateral/multilateral donors.
∎ Strong knowledge of Bangladesh's NGO regulatory environment, including NGOAB processes, taxation, and legal compliance.
∎ Proven experience in managing audits, procurement systems, human resources management, and general operations in a multi-project environment.
∎ Have ability to travel in different remote areas in home and abroad.
∎ Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, or ERP systems) and Microsoft Office applications.
∎ Experience and Preferences:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society), an NGO registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau, has been working in the climate-vulnerable southwest coastal region of Bangladesh since 1996. The region faces severe challenges due to the adverse impacts of climate change, affecting the lives and livelihoods of local communities. Since inception, LEDARS has played an important role in the development of community in climate resilient livelihood, WASH, Human Rights, Environmental Conservation, influence of the policy actor, etc. for sustainability. Till now LEDARS has recognized some national and internation prizes for its innovation and achievements. To foster the mission, LEDARS is going to hire a highly qualified and experienced professional for the position of “Director (Finance & Operations)”. This is a topmost senior-level and core leadership position in LEDARS, responsible for ensuring robust financial management and establishing efficient operational systems. S/he will play a critical role in strategic planning, implementation, and overall oversite of Finance, Administration and Operation. S/he will ensure effectiveness of program, value for money, implementation of relevant policies for long-term sustainability. The position demands a dynamic leader with strong analytical, managerial, and communication skills, capable of steering both financial integrity and operational excellence across all levels of the organization. Following are the major job requirements of this post.
∎ Ensure compliance with national laws, NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) requirements, donor regulations, and international accounting standards (such as IFRS/IAS).
∎ Review and monitor the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management, donors, and regulatory authorities.
∎ Oversee the annual audit process, ensure timely resolution of audit findings, and maintain transparency and accountability in all financial transactions.
∎ Capacity building of finance and administration team members to ensure effective use of our budget, other resources, value for money, to comply with the requirements of different stakeholders.
∎ Ensure “Zero Tolerance” in financial management and safeguarding and protection of staffs.
∎ Ensure implementation of policies specially Finance, HR, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Sextual Abuse and Harassment Protection, Gender and other relevant policies to ensure security of organization and staff.
∎ Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational systems, policies, and procedures that support effective and efficient program delivery.
∎ Oversee administrative, HR, procurement, logistics, MIS, and IT systems to ensure alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
∎ Ensure adherence to internal controls and risk management systems to safeguard organizational assets and resources.
∎ Supervise the development and management of vendor relationships, procurement plans, and contract compliance.
∎ Provide leadership in financial and operational planning to ensure the sustainability, efficiency, and effectiveness of programs and operations.
∎ Lead capacity-building initiatives for Finance, HR, Procurement, and operations teams, through training, coaching, and performance evaluation.
∎ Ensure compliance with the policies of the NGO Affairs Bureau, relevant Bangladeshi legislation, and international donor standards.
∎ Prepare and present financial and operational updates to the SMT and EC meeting about governance-related decision-making processes.
∎ Job context:
∎ Key Responsibilities:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Other Benefits: Yearly increment, two festival bonuses, Provident fund, Gratuity, phone bill, and travel expenses as per organizational policy.
∎ Other Benefits: Yearly increment, two festival bonuses, Provident fund, Gratuity, phone bill, and travel expenses as per organizational policy.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Khulna

Read Before Apply:

Applications should be submitted online.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.

LEDARS is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages qualified

Women and minority candidates to apply.

Company Information:
∎ LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society)
∎ Village: Munshigonj, Post: Kadomtala, Upazila: Shyamnagar, District: Satkhira.
∎ LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society) Village: Munshigonj, Post: Kadamtala, Upazila: Shyamnagar, District: Satkhira. Web: www.ledars.org Business: LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society) is a NGO working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1996. LEDARS is working for improving condition of life of the vulnerable population in coastal area. By this time LEDARS obtain several international recognitions for its work in global level. LEDARS obtain special consultative status of UN ECOSOC.

Address::
∎ Village: Munshigonj, Post: Kadomtala, Upazila: Shyamnagar, District: Satkhira.
∎ LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society) Village: Munshigonj, Post: Kadamtala, Upazila: Shyamnagar, District: Satkhira. Web: www.ledars.org Business: LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society) is a NGO working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1996. LEDARS is working for improving condition of life of the vulnerable population in coastal area. By this time LEDARS obtain several international recognitions for its work in global level. LEDARS obtain special consultative status of UN ECOSOC.

Application Deadline: 3 Jul 2025

Category: Accounting/Finance