Finance & Administration Lead
Job Description
Title: Finance & Administration Lead
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration.
∎ Certification: Recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA/ ACCA/ ACA preferred
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Department: Finance/ USAID Host & Impacted Community Response Activity (HICRA)
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Contract length: Till 30 September 2024 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
∎ Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Cox`s Bazar Office
∎ Reporting to: Deputy Director Finance
∎ The IRC is seeking a Finance and Administration (F&A) Lead for the five-year, $50 million USAID-funded Host & Impacted Community Response Activity (HICRA). This project will encompass a set of innovative interventions, with an overall goal of addressing the social, economic and environmental challenges in the southeastern districts of Cox`s Bazar and Bandarban. The overall development assistance is expected to be delivered in the following sectors: WASH, nutrition, economic growth (inclusive finance, private sector engagement, microfinance etc.), natural resource management, and agriculture.
∎ The Finance and Administration Lead will be responsible for the finance, accounting, and administration functions within the HICRA office. The Finance and Administration Lead`s duties will include ensuring compliance with: local accounting standards, GAAP, IRC policies and procedures, USAID requirements, partner requirements, and all other applicable laws, rules, and guidelines. The F&A Lead will work closely with finance and accounting staff in regional office and at Headquarters.
∎ This position is contingent on funding.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Oversees and conducts accounting related activities for HICRA. Activities include but are not limited to journal entries, expense monitoring, payroll, tax compliance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, and close-outs.
∎ Develops and monitors internal controls. Supports internal and external audits.
∎ Administers human resources, procurement, administration, office/project registration, and information technology related activities for the office.
∎ Reviews and prepares all financial reporting to include both internal reporting, reporting to local authorities and financial reporting to USAID.
∎ Leads the annual development and mid-year forecasting of the office operating budget and local program budgets, working collaboratively with program staff to collect necessary inputs.
∎ Develops budgets for renewals, amendments/modifications, realignments, and no-cost extensions of current agreements for local programs.
∎ Develops and submits monthly funds request.
∎ Works closely with country staff in monitoring budgets and funding to partners including sub-contractors and consultants.
∎ Supervises and trains local finance team member(s).
∎ Oversight of financial sub-contracts and sub-grants issued to organizations in Bangladesh including tracking expenditures, reviewing invoices, and monitoring budgets.
∎ Oversight the approval of FD6/FD7 from NGO AB, local statutory audit, Bangladesh govt. Financial Act and statutory compliance,
Additional Requirements:
∎ A professional accounting qualification, such as a CPA, preferred
∎ At least 5 (five) years of experience managing finances in a similar funding environment
∎ Combination of commercial and not-for-profit financial administration experience highly preferred
∎ Knowledge of local Financial Accounting Standards, GAAP, and Tax
∎ Familiarity with accounting software
∎ Experience with contracts, client rules and regulations, and with current standards and guidelines. Knowledge of USG (e.g., USAID, Department of State) Operational Policy (ADS) preferred
∎ Experience with work on USAID contracts or cooperative agreements preferred
∎ General understanding of human resources, administration, and local labor law.
∎ Management experience and demonstrated leadership in previous positions.
∎ Excellent critical thinking skills and judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions.
∎ Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with persons on all levels both inside and outside the organization.
∎ Proven ability to effectively use Microsoft Office, spreadsheet, word processing, and quickly learn position-specific software.
∎ Fluency in Bengali and English proficiency required.
Salary:
∎ Competitive Base Pay with Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 11 Mar 2023
Company Information:
∎ 2 Mar 2023
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Category: Accounting/Finance
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