Director of Finance and Administration

Job Description

Title: Director of Finance and Administration

Company Name: Heifer International Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, plus ten (10) years of related experience and two (2) years in a supervisory role or Master’s degree in Accounting, Management Accounting, Business Administration or related field, plus eight (8) years of related experience and two (2) years in a supervisory role.

• Experience in a donor-funded international development environment with compliance requirements of the U.S. government and institutional funders for international development, such as USAID, EU, IFAD, DFID, mega-foundations and others.

• Project management experience, with project management certification a plus.

• Knowledge of the NGO business sector, including compliance requirements of the government; knowledge of institutional funders for international development is a plus.

• Knowledge of operating in a multi-currency environment.

• Ability to navigate financial and non-financial data gathering and analytics; technically adept with ability to quickly learn and maximize usage of technology and software; effective user of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate skill in MS Excel.

• Effective communicator and influencer with the ability to clearly convey complex financial issues in a clear format for non-finance professions across various levels of the organization, motivating continuous and collaborative improvement.

• Proficient in the local country’s generally accepted accounting principles, fiscal statutes and payroll management statutes.

• Experience with accounting systems and systems conversions.

FUNCTION: The Director of Finance and Administration is accountable for providing strategic and analytical leadership across Finance, Administration, Procurement, and Logistics functions within the country program. This role is critical in developing a cohesive financial monitoring framework, upgrading tools and practices to meet the demands of a competitive donor landscape, and ensuring robust compliance with both internal policies and donor requirements. The Director leads the adoption of best practices in grant compliance, financial management, and systems development, thereby strengthening stakeholder confidence in Heifer Bangladesh’s operational integrity. The position also oversees internal controls related to financial reporting and compliance, including assessments and reviews that span both pre and post-award activities. In addition, the role ensures effective oversight of administrative operations, procurement processes, logistics, and asset management- promoting efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and organizational accountability. The Director serves as the key liaison with relevant U.S. headquarters departments (e.g., Global Finance Operations, Enterprise Accounting, Legal) to support seamless integration of country-level and global functions.