Finance Manager
Job Description
Title: Finance Manager
Company Name: Aparajeyo Bangladesh
Vacancy: 1
Age: 35 to 50 years
Location: Dhaka
Experience:
∎ 5 to 10 years
Published: 16 Feb 2025
Education:
∎ FCMA/FCA/CPA preferred, post-graduation degree from reputed University preferably in Finance or Business Administration or similar relevant area.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 35 to 50 years
∎ Skills & Expertise
∎ Good knowledge of computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook). Excellent knowledge on TALLY Software
∎ Fluent in English and Bangla
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Liaise with AB’s Executive Director and Finance staff on initial cash flow for project response
∎ Liaise with donor on all aspects of financial management
∎ Develop a plan for on-the-job training for project managers in financial procedures and educate all team members on financial responsibilities
∎ Identify problems and develop solutions for best financial practice
∎ Provide proper supervision, training, guidance and mentoring to ensure smooth management transition
∎ Assist administration staff in establishment of procurement procedures and expenditure authorizations
∎ Set up and maintenance of Finance system and development of procedures for tracking income / expenditure in accordance with AB policy
∎ Supervise the preparation of allocations of funding and budgeting of planned expenses in the components of the response
∎ Communicate budgets and spending authorizations to the Executive Director and team members
∎ Establish banking arrangements and maintain liaison with principal bankers. Develop a plan to minimise exposure to currency gains and losses
∎ In consultation with the Human Resource Manager establish a payroll structure for project staff
∎ Manage the day-to-day functioning of the finance section, including cash disbursements, cash receipts, etc
∎ Involved, either directly or indirectly in disbursing/monitoring/reporting expenditures made by subgrantees
∎ Establish an effective filing system which can provide easy access to information and proper documentation of all financial requirement
∎ Ensure all typical donor requirements for documentation of expenditures are met to facilitate attribution of expenses to donor when funding is obtained
∎ Facilitate any external audit
∎ Define and produce financial reports on utilization of funding to AB senior management in decision-making process
∎ Protect AB’s assets through maintenance of asset register, internal control and audit procedures
∎ Prepare financial transfers to Consortium Partners after satisfactory reports and documents are provided
∎ Responsibilities & Context
∎ The purpose of the position for Parayan project is to ensure the financial viability of the project intervention, the management of AB mobilized resources, and the financial responsibility to AB’s Head Office. S/he plays a crucial role in providing high quality financial management information necessary to support an effective project operation. Specific responsibilities include; assessment of financial needs and cash flow requirements, financial planning (inc. budget submissions), contract management, project payroll (when necessary), financial reporting and audit. In addition, s/he will need to identify and resolve any financial management problems which may arise, facilitate the involvement of AB’s senior management in the development and funding of projects, and provide appropriate training in finance policies and procedures for emergency personnel.
∎ Job Summary:
∎ Liaise with AB’s Executive Director and Finance staff on initial cash flow for project response
∎ Liaise with donor on all aspects of financial management
∎ Develop a plan for on-the-job training for project managers in financial procedures and educate all team members on financial responsibilities
∎ Identify problems and develop solutions for best financial practice
∎ Provide proper supervision, training, guidance and mentoring to ensure smooth management transition
∎ Assist administration staff in establishment of procurement procedures and expenditure authorizations
∎ Set up and maintenance of Finance system and development of procedures for tracking income / expenditure in accordance with AB policy
∎ Supervise the preparation of allocations of funding and budgeting of planned expenses in the components of the response
∎ Communicate budgets and spending authorizations to the Executive Director and team members
∎ Establish banking arrangements and maintain liaison with principal bankers. Develop a plan to minimise exposure to currency gains and losses
∎ In consultation with the Human Resource Manager establish a payroll structure for project staff
∎ Manage the day-to-day functioning of the finance section, including cash disbursements, cash receipts, etc
∎ Involved, either directly or indirectly in disbursing/monitoring/reporting expenditures made by subgrantees
∎ Establish an effective filing system which can provide easy access to information and proper documentation of all financial requirement
∎ Ensure all typical donor requirements for documentation of expenditures are met to facilitate attribution of expenses to donor when funding is obtained
∎ Facilitate any external audit
∎ Define and produce financial reports on utilization of funding to AB senior management in decision-making process
∎ Protect AB’s assets through maintenance of asset register, internal control and audit procedures
∎ Prepare financial transfers to Consortium Partners after satisfactory reports and documents are provided
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ The salary package is monthly BDT 30,000 (50% shared cost), excluding admissible benefits like Mobile bill, Transport Bill, TA/DA during official in-country travel
∎ Salary Review: 0
∎ Festival Bonus: 0
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Dhaka
Job Highlights:
∎ Employment Status Contractual (30 months)
Read Before Apply:
Workplace
Work at Head office but frequent visits to various Districts to monitor project implementation by Partners
Job Location
Silver Garden, 41-45, Rupnagor Extention, Mirpur-13, Baishtaki, Dhaka-1216
Read Before Apply:
Providing equal opportunities we are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to ability, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, marital status, etc. Qualified women candidates are especially encourage to apply. AB and its project partners celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Promoting high standards: AB and its project partners aims to ensure the protection of and assistance to all stakeholders and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We conduct thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, will be considered. AB will only accept applications sent via postage, courier service or hand delivered. Applications via email WILL NOT be accepted. Please mention the POSITION and DISTRICT you are applying for on the top of the envelope.
∎ What to submit:
∎ Application
∎ Curriculum Vitae/Bio Data
∎ Recent passport size photograph
∎ Copies of Educational Certificates
∎ Copies of Employment Records
∎ Copy of Smart Card/NID
∎ Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews and written exam. T/A and D/A is not permissible for candidates.
∎ Mailling address: Aparajeyo-Bangladesh, Silver Garden, Plot # 41-45, Road # 1/1, Block # B, Baishteki, Mirpur-13, Dhaka-1216
∎ Scam warning
∎ Aparajeyo-Bangladesh and its Consortium Partners do not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
Company Information:
∎ Aparajeyo Bangladesh
∎ Sornali Garden-Probal, 14/3/A, Baishteki, Mirpur-13, Dhaka-1216
∎ Child Rights Organization
Address::
∎ Sornali Garden-Probal, 14/3/A, Baishteki, Mirpur-13, Dhaka-1216
∎ Child Rights Organization
Application Deadline: 23 Feb 2025
Category: NGO/Development
