Finance Officer ( Nagorikata-CEF-EmpowerHer)

Job Description

Title: Finance Officer ( Nagorikata-CEF-EmpowerHer)

Company Name: Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (msf)

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 2 to 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 21 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
∎ Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ 2-3 Years of NGO project implementation experience in Women's Leadership, Human Rights, and Gender Based Violence (GBV)
∎ 2-3 years of experience in financial management within the development sector
∎ Prior experience working in donor-funded projects is highly desirable.
∎ Proficiency in financial management software and tools
∎ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SPSS, Access)
∎ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
∎ Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English
∎ Strong understanding of donor compliance, including financial reporting and budgeting requirements
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
∎ High attention to detail and organizational skills
∎ Willingness to travel to project areas as required
∎ Understanding about the NGOAB circulars and compliances
∎ Professionalism: Commitment to financial integrity and accuracy.
∎ Accountability: Ensures adherence to financial standards and guidelines.
∎ Collaboration: Works effectively with diverse teams to support project objectives.
∎ Experience and Skills:
∎ 2-3 Years of NGO project implementation experience in Women's Leadership, Human Rights, and Gender Based Violence (GBV)
∎ Experience:
∎ 2-3 years of experience in financial management within the development sector
∎ Prior experience working in donor-funded projects is highly desirable.
∎ Skills:
∎ Proficiency in financial management software and tools
∎ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SPSS, Access)
∎ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
∎ Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English
∎ Additional Requirements:
∎ Strong understanding of donor compliance, including financial reporting and budgeting requirements
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
∎ High attention to detail and organizational skills
∎ Willingness to travel to project areas as required
∎ Understanding about the NGOAB circulars and compliances
∎ Key Competencies
∎ Professionalism: Commitment to financial integrity and accuracy.
∎ Accountability: Ensures adherence to financial standards and guidelines.
∎ Collaboration: Works effectively with diverse teams to support project objectives.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Jamalpur, Netrokona, Sirajganj, Pabna, Natore, Jhenaidah, Joypurhat (67 Unions, 07 Upazilas in 07 Districts)
∎ 30 months renewable based on performance and funding
∎ Contractual
∎ GFA Consulting Group GmbH (GFA), Germany
∎ Ensure proper financial planning, management, and reporting in compliance with donor and organizational guidelines.
∎ Prepare and monitor project budgets, ensuring alignment with planned activities.
∎ Process payments and maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.
∎ Prepare periodic financial reports for donors, management, and other stakeholders.
∎ Ensure timely submission of financial statements and audit documents.
∎ Ensure all financial transactions adhere to donor requirements, government regulations, and organizational policies.
∎ Maintain proper documentation for audits and internal reviews.
∎ Provide financial training and support to project staff as needed.
∎ Foster a culture of transparency and accountability in financial management.
∎ Collaborate with project teams to align financial processes with programmatic needs.
∎ Maintain effective communication with donors and other stakeholders on financial matters.
∎ Ensure proper bookkeeping and maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
∎ Oversee payroll processing, including compliance with tax regulations.
∎ Working area:
∎ Jamalpur, Netrokona, Sirajganj, Pabna, Natore, Jhenaidah, Joypurhat (67 Unions, 07 Upazilas in 07 Districts)
∎ Duration:
∎ 30 months renewable based on performance and funding
∎ Employment Status:
∎ Contractual
∎ Donor:
∎ GFA Consulting Group GmbH (GFA), Germany
∎ Organizational Context
∎ Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (msf) is a leading human rights NGO dedicated to promoting equality, justice, and the empowerment of marginalized communities in Bangladesh. The Nagorikata-CEF-EmpowerHer project aims to enhance women's leadership and representation by working in 67 unions across 7 districts. The Finance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and efficient management of project funds.
∎ Job Responsibilities
∎ 1. Financial Management:
∎ Ensure proper financial planning, management, and reporting in compliance with donor and organizational guidelines.
∎ Prepare and monitor project budgets, ensuring alignment with planned activities.
∎ Process payments and maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.
∎ 2. Reporting:
∎ Prepare periodic financial reports for donors, management, and other stakeholders.
∎ Ensure timely submission of financial statements and audit documents.
∎ 3. Compliance:
∎ Ensure all financial transactions adhere to donor requirements, government regulations, and organizational policies.
∎ Maintain proper documentation for audits and internal reviews.
∎ 4. Capacity Building:
∎ Provide financial training and support to project staff as needed.
∎ Foster a culture of transparency and accountability in financial management.
∎ 5. Coordination:
∎ Collaborate with project teams to align financial processes with programmatic needs.
∎ Maintain effective communication with donors and other stakeholders on financial matters.
∎ 6. Record Maintenance:
∎ Ensure proper bookkeeping and maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
∎ Oversee payroll processing, including compliance with tax regulations.

Skills & Expertise:

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Application Process:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs with photo and a cover letter highlighting their suitability for the role to [email protected], by 31 January 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: The organization is committed to ensuring gender equality and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.

Organizaional Information:

Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (msf), Shanjher Maya, House # 15, Road # 32, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209, Email: [email protected], Mobile: 01716572367

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected] or Email your CV from My Bdjobs account

Company Information:
∎ Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (msf)
∎ Shanjher Maya, House # 15, Road # 32, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209
∎ https://msf.org.bd
∎ Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (msf) is committed to protecting and promoting human rights culture across the country. msf believes in all human rights principles, norms, and, most importantly, human dignity. msf was registered on 5 November 2017 under the Society Registration Act, 1860, and received NGO Affairs Bureau on Its registered office is at Shanjher Maya, House-15, Road-32, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Pador Reg.ID (EU): BD-2021-ARQ-1305174487 (29.04.2021), Unique Entity ID (US): HFP4F9XP1CL2 (20.03.2024), msf could be reached at [email protected], web: www.msf.org.bd, Facebook & Youtube: ManabadhikarShongskritiFoundation

Address::
∎ Shanjher Maya, House # 15, Road # 32, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209
∎ https://msf.org.bd
∎ Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (msf) is committed to protecting and promoting human rights culture across the country. msf believes in all human rights principles, norms, and, most importantly, human dignity. msf was registered on 5 November 2017 under the Society Registration Act, 1860, and received NGO Affairs Bureau on Its registered office is at Shanjher Maya, House-15, Road-32, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Pador Reg.ID (EU): BD-2021-ARQ-1305174487 (29.04.2021), Unique Entity ID (US): HFP4F9XP1CL2 (20.03.2024), msf could be reached at [email protected], web: www.msf.org.bd, Facebook & Youtube: ManabadhikarShongskritiFoundation

Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2025

Category: Accounting/Finance