Job Description
Title: Finance Officer
Company Name: Pulse Bangladesh Society
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Reportable to: Project Manager
∎ Position Overview: The Finance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial management and accountability of the project. This position requires a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
∎ This position is based in Ukhiya project office.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Financial Monitoring and Reporting:Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and accounts for the livelihood project.
∎ Prepare and analyze financial reports, including budgets, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
∎ Monitor project expenses and income to ensure alignment with the approved budget.
∎ Provide regular financial updates to project managers and senior management.
∎ Budgeting and Forecasting:Assist in the preparation of project budgets, ensuring they are aligned with project goals and objectives.
∎ Collaborate with project teams to develop accurate financial forecasts and track actual performance against forecasts.
∎ Identify areas of concern or potential cost overruns and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
∎ Financial Compliance:
∎ Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
∎ Prepare financial documentation for audits and assist auditors during the audit process.
∎ Review and approve project expenditures, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to internal controls.
∎ Cash Flow Management:Monitor project cash flows and manage fund disbursements in a timely manner.
∎ Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure funds are allocated appropriately and efficiently.
∎ Financial Documentation:Maintain organized and complete financial records, including invoices, receipts, contracts, and other relevant documents.
∎ Ensure that all financial documentation is properly filed and easily accessible for auditing purposes.
∎ Financial Capacity Building:Provide training and support to project staff and partners on financial management processes and procedures.
∎ Collaborate with non-finance team members to enhance their understanding of financial matters related to the project.
∎ Safeguarding and PSEA:Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme's goals on safeguarding and PSEA implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding and PSEA policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Proven experience 5 years as a Finance Officer or similar role, preferably in the context of development projects.
∎ Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and reporting.
∎ Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
∎ Knowledge of donor financial regulations and compliance standards.
∎ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
∎ Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively within a diverse team.
∎ Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Salary: Tk. 40000 - 45000 (Monthly)
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 7 Sep 2023
Company Information:
∎ 2 Sep 2023
∎ Pulse Bangladesh Society
Category: NGO/Development
: Application Process: Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume, cover letter to email: [email protected]. Candidate also can submit their CVs hard copy to HRD&M, Pulse BD head office (opposite to BGB Camp, Cox's Bazar. The deadline for applications is 7 September 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
