Finance Officer-Monitoring & Compliance
Job Description
Title: Finance Officer-Monitoring & Compliance
Company Name: The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in accounting/Finance, MBA major in Finance and CA Course completed will be preferred (Education qualification will be relaxed in case of potential/ experienced candidates).
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Duration of contract: 12 months (Possibility of extension based on performance and need of the project).
∎ Age Limit : 36 years maximum (age limit will be relaxed in case of potential candidate).
∎ Duty station : Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction Program, Dhaka.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Finance Officer's (M&C) main duties are implementing and monitoring the organization Compliance, Coordination of compliance audit activities and communication of expectations and reporting results are the key functions of this position.
∎ Report to the Deputy Manager-Finance/Deputy Manager-Program/ Program Director on a regular basis to review progress on budget utilization and assist with establishing improvement plans.
∎ Develop and implement a Compliance training plan.
∎ To Assist the Deputy Manager- Finance, Coastal DRR Program, BDRCS in coordinating internal compliance review and monitoring activities.
∎ To Assist the Deputy Manager- Program, Coastal DRR Program, BDRCS in preparing any report relating to compliance according to the Program/Donor requirement.
∎ Ensure/Investigate complaints and coordinate action plans with other departments.
∎ Assist to develop policies and programs that encourage staff to report suspected fraud or impropriety without fear of retaliation related to financial matter.
∎ Develop and communicate the objectives of the Compliance to the Program and report accomplishments regularly. Maintain a log of communications received relevant to compliance.
∎ Compile reports of investigations conducted, findings and recommendations developed, action plans established, and progress noted on monthly basis.
∎ Interview Community/beneficiary periodically.
∎ Conduct unannounced mock surveys, inspections, audits and investigations periodically to assess staff readiness and to specifically identify where corrective actions are needed for the Coastal DRR Program staffs.
∎ Undertake any other appropriate duties that may be required by the BDRCS authority.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years working experience in relevant sector.
∎ Having excellent skill on written, verbal communication and time management.
∎ Skills and abilities:
∎ Proficiency in Advance MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Browsing etc.
∎ Fluent in English and Bangla language with well Typing skill.
∎ Knowledge of using financial software (Tally software).
∎ Knowledge on Bangladesh Tax and VAT rules.
∎ This position requires 10-15 days field travel to the program areas (coastal area in Bangladesh).
∎ Personal qualities:
∎ Adhere to the 7 fundamental principles of Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.
∎ Act at all times in accordance with the Code of Conduct and strong ethics with an ability to manage confidential data.
∎ Listening skills; Cultural sensitivity; Flexibility & adaptability; Team player and gender sensitive.
∎ Assist the organization on occasion, in times of national, international, local emergencies or major disasters.
∎ Lateral relationships:
∎ Establish and ensure effective working relationships with members in the program team of BDRCS/CPP/ AmRC/IFRC, PNSs, and respective RC unit.
Salary: Tk. 45000 - 50000 (Monthly)
Application Deadline: February 13, 2020
Company Information:
∎ The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
Category: NGO/Development
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