Finance and Grant Manager

Job Description

Title: Finance and Grant Manager

Company Name: Nari Maitree

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Rajshahi

Salary: Tk. 60000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Graduation or Post Graduation in Finance/ Accounting

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Skills Required: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Computer Skills, Data Analysis, Accounting Management System, and Report Writing.

• A minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the relevant field;

• Proven experience in maintaining books of accounts, preparing reports, and performing other finance and accounting tasks as required.

• Must understand the government`s VAT and tax policies, as well as NGOAB regulations and other relevant compliances.

• Excellent knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and financial management software.

• Good communication skills in English (written and oral)

Nari Maitree (NM) is a women-led, non-governmental organization started its journey in 1983 and since then it has completed a journey of 40 years with an experience of working in various sectors like Health and nutrition, adolescent and youth, Gender equality and equity , Women empowerment, Child rights, livelihood, Education, water and sanitation, Humanitarian response, Climate change and food security.

Programme Background:

Nari Maitree is going to implement a two years’ long (2024 to 2026) health programme in Rajshahi and Rangpur titled: “Swasthya Maitree ”. The programme`s overall goal is to enhance the health and well-being of marginalized and underserved populations in the urban and peri-urban areas of Rajshahi and Rangpur districts by strengthening community health resilience, promoting sustainable waste management practices, and improving access to TB treatment, control, and awareness. Nari Maitree is implementing the "Swasthya Maitree" project with a sub-grant from BRAC, under the USAID Bangladesh America Maitree Activity (BAMA). Nari Maitree is inviting applications from qualified and committed development professionals for different positions as indicated below. All the positions will have 3 months’ probation period and all are contractual positions and are annually renewable based on funding and performance.

Job location: Rajshahi with frequent movement to Rangpur

Major Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year-end accounts closures, including bank reconciliation, and other related documentation, and submit to HO within the deadlines.

• Implement financial policies, procedures, and requirements, as well as ensure that all financial activities adhere to organization and donor guidelines.

• Prepare budget analysis and disbursement report in accordance with the programme budget activity line, and prepare a monthly expenditure report and forecasts in consultation with the programme coordinator and the Head of Finance and Accounts.

• Maintain and update books of accounts and other financial documents

• Verify all types of financial transactions, bills and ensure payment. Provide any other financial management-related assistance as & when required during programme implementation.

• Deduct and deposit VAT/Tax as per govt. compliance and deposit to govt. exchequer

• Assist in ensuring that audit observations and recommendations are followed up on in a timely and effective manner.

• Prepare and review bills/vouchers in accordance with the cash disbursement voucher, cash receipt voucher, adjustment voucher, and other pertinent documentation.

• Prepare and review programme staff’s monthly payroll and disburse to the appropriate bank account.

• Ensure that the policies and procedures, and approved budget is followed for all types of procurement. Collect quotations, organize tenders, and prepare bid summaries and Purchase Orders (PO) as needed

• Oversee office functions and ensure efficient use of utilities such as electricity, water, gas, and telephone.

• Ensure all kinds of administrative/ logistics support during training/ workshops and office operations

• Ensure the preparation of programme agreements with various suppliers/vendors.

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• In addition mobile bill, transportation cost and festival bonus and health insurance as per organizational policy