Finance & Government Relations Associate
Job Description
Title: Finance & Government Relations Associate
Company Name: Jhpiego Bangladesh
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters/Bachelors degree, preferably in finance or similar discipline.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Department: Global Program Operations
∎ Position reports to: Head of Finance and Operations
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring country operation is fully complied with NGOAB requirements, manage the overall activities related to NGOAB approval of new and ongoing projects smooth operation of Jhpiego Bangladesh.
∎ This position is also responsible for supporting project audits in compliance with NGOAB & NBR and handle day-to-day financial tasks like VAT-TAX etc. ensuring delivery of items for the interest of project activities and office function. The person needs to work closely with the Finance and Admin department and the country office management for smooth operations in compliance with Jhpiego policy and procedures and the country tax and VAT rules.
∎ In coordination with Jhpiego’s country office in Dhaka ensure the submission of Foreign Donation (FD) project applications to the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.
∎ Ensure all interim and final reports (annual, project completion or any other ad-hoq requirement by NGOAB) of both completed and ongoing projects are submitted to NGOAB in a timely manner.
∎ Follow up and support with NGOAB audit reports for both finished and ongoing projects as per NGOAB deadlines for audit report submission.
∎ Contribute to file and maintain organized records of all communications with government authorities, including but not limited to: program inquiries and authorization requests, audit inquiries and responses.
∎ Provide regular status updates on the NGOAB requirements and assist with trouble shooting any problems
∎ Ensure Jhpiego staffs and specially program managers are regularly updated on policy developments impacting INGO operations in the country including regulations relative to programme implementation, and administrative rules and regulations -such as visa procedures for international staff (if any), certification of local authorities etc.
∎ Handling income tax and VAT calculation and payment to government exchequer
∎ Support to all kinds of audits and complete the local governments mandatory audits in a timely manner.
∎ Any other duty as requested by the Supervisor.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3 years of relevant experience with managing medium to large size organization, or an international non-governmental organization, USAID, other donor agency.
∎ Preference will be given those who have experience of work with Professional Accountancy Firm
∎ Adequate knowledge of Bangladesh Tax and VAT requirements for INGO and different kinds of items/procurements
∎ Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
∎ Excellent English and Bangla language skills, both written and verbal.
∎ Good knowledge of the governance and administrative structures in Bangladesh.
∎ Knowledge of Bangladesh legislation and policies related to INGO operations in the country.
∎ Proficiency in written and spoken English
∎ Computer literate with particular skills in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook
∎ Excellent inter-personnel skills and ability to work in team environment
∎ Ability to undertake in-country travel as and when required
Salary:
∎ Grade 6/7 (Bangladesh)
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 20 Jan 2022
Company Information:
∎ 15 Jan 2022
∎ Jhpiego Bangladesh
Category: Accounting/Finance
: If you are interested, please send your CV along with details of your current remuneration and salary expectation at [email protected](You must mention the position title at subject line of your email)Only short listed candidates will be invited for interviewQualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
