Finance and Admin Officer

Job Description

Title: Finance and Admin Officer

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 02

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Bogura, Jamalpur, Kurigram, Sherpur, Sirajganj, Sunamganj, Sylhet

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Bachelor /or Master’s Degree preferable in Finance /Accounting/ with 3-5 years’ practical experience in relevant field. This may be relaxed for the highly experienced person

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 45 years

Proven skill in financial management, managing of donor funds, GAAP, GOB rules (VAT, Tax etc.) Donor rules and regulations etc.

Skilled in budgeting, budget monitoring and review of project expenses.

Sound and prompt in different program reporting as well as reconciliation of Program vs Financial Report.

Clear concept on different procurement/payment procedure

Strong safety and security awareness.

Sound knowledge of Finance and Administration policies

Proficiency in computer skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Good understanding of MS Office applications

Ability to understand the need and plans of the program

Skilled in budget preparation, budget monitoring and review of project expenses

Facilitation of Audit (internal and external)

Knowledge on internal control process, HR and administration

Ability to work in a team with good interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Good negotiation skills

Ability to prioritize activities to act and decide promptly

Good understanding on issues related to gender equity and protection

ESDO was established in 1988 with the aim of supporting poor and marginalized people affected by the devastating flood and gradually moving towards achieving a broader vision of achieving sustainable, secured, and resilient livelihoods for these poor and marginalized people through improving their overall sustainable development. For the last more than three and a half decades of its development journey, ESDO has set an outstanding example of a sustainable development model for the underprivileged communities of Bangladesh. ESDO has been working in the country's primarily unserved and underserved locations, nurturing a community-focused participatory approach and people's ownership. Consequently, the ESDO's working area has already established an enabling environment. We have made notable achievements in livelihood improvement, food security and nutrition, education, women's empowerment, health, the promotion of children's rights, adolescent and youth engagement, and the rights of ethnic minorities. During this long span, we have adapted to the changing situation and provided the most time-bound effective services, especially to the poor and disadvantaged people. Considering the government's development policies, we are currently implementing a considerable number of projects and programs, including a microfinance program, through a community-focused and people-centered approach to accomplish the government's development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN as a whole. One of the most dynamic organizations, ESDO, is expanding its development interventions across 408 upazilas under 53 districts of Bangladesh, thereby reaching over 15 million impoverished and vulnerable individuals.

ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the following position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting PROTISTHAA in all administrative, financial and logistics operation in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices and CARE and ECHO’s Financial, procurement and Administrative Policies and Procedures.

• S/he will manage, all logistics and financial support to project staff for organizing/arranging different Workshop, Seminar, Training, Meeting and other deliverable event/activities with project participants/stakeholders as well as manage vehicle, inventory and administrative reporting system and formats as required.

• The incumbent will ensure day-to-day administrative operations for implementation of this project.

• S/he will review/manage expenses, budget related works in coordination with the Program Managers. S/He will prepare / revise project budget reports, monitor / review expenses and material resources.

• S/He will also responsible for financial reporting of the project and procurement of project materials. S/he will assist to conduct periodic and annual audits and facilitate external audits.

As per organizational policy