Finance Officer

Job Description

Title: Finance Officer

Company Name: Resource Development Foundation (RDF)

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Barishal

Minimum Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

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

Published: 28 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Business Studies, Master of Commerce (MCom) in Business Studies
∎ Masters/Bachelor in Business Studies from any recognized university.
∎ Masters/Bachelor in Business Studies from any recognized university.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Minimum 03 years’ experience in relevant field. (at least 1 year of working experience in climate change/adaptation-related projects).
∎ Experience in working with children and youth, livelihoods, Gender-based violence, WASH and DRR.
∎ Willing to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving license.
∎ Adequate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, etc.
∎ Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
∎ Willing to travel and work in the most remote Area.
∎ Minimum 03 years’ experience in relevant field. (at least 1 year of working experience in climate change/adaptation-related projects).
∎ Experience in working with children and youth, livelihoods, Gender-based violence, WASH and DRR.
∎ Willing to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving license.
∎ Adequate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, etc.
∎ Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
∎ Willing to travel and work in the most remote Area.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Reviews vendor bills to ensure accuracy and compliance with agreements.
∎ Processes payments efficiently and maintains records for audit purposes.
∎ Collaborates with project team members to develop, review, and modify budgets.
∎ Prepares monthly and quarterly expenditure reports for internal and donor reporting.
∎ Assists in projecting indicative grant funding and tracking budget utilization.
∎ Ensures follow-ups on audit recommendations.
∎ Provides inputs to strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with donor/organizational guidelines.
∎ Facilitates procurement in compliance with donor and organizational rules and regulations.
∎ Conducts vendor enlistment and validation to ensure a reliable supplier base.
∎ Manages procurement or service agreements essential for project implementation.
∎ Coordinates logistics and supply chain needs for project activities.
∎ Provides administrative support to enable smooth project operations at the local level.
∎ Ensures timely service arrangements and logistical support for project teams and stakeholders.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding 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 policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.
∎ Resource Development Foundation (RDF) is one of the largest nationwide development organizations (NGO) in Bangladesh. RDF is a distinguished development organization with a core mission to advance sustainable agriculture, enhance food security, and promote economic empowerment. The organization’s vision is tailored to address the complex challenges encountered by communities, especially in regions that are highly susceptible to the adverse effects of climate change. RDF has demonstrated committed dedication to improving the quality of life for marginalized populations, such as women and youth, through meticulously planned interventions and strategic partnerships. By leveraging local and national strategies, RDF ensures that its programs are effective, scalable, and sustainable, fostering resilience and self-sufficiency in the communities it serves. Resource Development Foundation (RDF) will implement a project named ‘Transforming Gender Inequality and Ensuring Empowerment for Climate-induced Displaced People in Urban Slum’ at Barishal from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 funded by Climate Bridge Fund (CBF) with financial support from the Government of Germany through KfW, and BRAC. This project will be implemented in the slum areas of Barishal City Corporation. To implement the project, RDF invites applications from the competent and qualified persons for the following position.
∎ The Finance Officer will be responsible for overall budget Management, financial reporting, project management, cost control, funding and financial planning, compliance and documentation, financial analysis, risk management and donor compliance with donor financial guidelines, rules and regulations. In essence, the Finance Officer has to ensure that the project's financial resources are managed effectively, supporting the overall success and sustainability of the project. The incumbent will also be responsible for working with the divisional team on budgeting, financial reporting, and compliances including internal and external audits.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Reviews vendor bills to ensure accuracy and compliance with agreements.
∎ Processes payments efficiently and maintains records for audit purposes.
∎ Collaborates with project team members to develop, review, and modify budgets.
∎ Prepares monthly and quarterly expenditure reports for internal and donor reporting.
∎ Assists in projecting indicative grant funding and tracking budget utilization.
∎ Ensures follow-ups on audit recommendations.
∎ Provides inputs to strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with donor/organizational guidelines.
∎ Facilitates procurement in compliance with donor and organizational rules and regulations.
∎ Conducts vendor enlistment and validation to ensure a reliable supplier base.
∎ Manages procurement or service agreements essential for project implementation.
∎ Coordinates logistics and supply chain needs for project activities.
∎ Provides administrative support to enable smooth project operations at the local level.
∎ Ensures timely service arrangements and logistical support for project teams and stakeholders.
∎ Safeguarding Responsibilities:
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding 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 policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per organizational policy.
∎ As per organizational policy.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Barishal

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]

Hard Copy:
∎ NB:Persons with a proven record of child protection violations and sexual harassment need not apply.
∎ Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ No TA/DA is admissible for interview.
∎ Any sorts of persuasion will treated as disqualified.
∎ NB:Persons with a proven record of child protection violations and sexual harassment need not apply.
∎ Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ No TA/DA is admissible for interview.
∎ Any sorts of persuasion will treated as disqualified.
∎ Interested candidate are requested to apply with a complete CV with a contact mobile / telephone number, a copy of the recent passport-size photograph, and two references along with a cover letter to [email protected] on or before 06/02/2025.
∎ Md. Istiak Azad
∎ Director, HRD and Admin
∎ Resource Development Foundation (RDF)
∎ RDF Bhaban, House# 21, Road# 12, Pisciculture Housing Society,Block# Kha,(Shekhertek)
∎ Adabor, Dhaka-1207.

Company Information:
∎ Resource Development Foundation (RDF)
∎ House # 21, Road # 12, Block #Kha, Pisi Culture Housing Society, Adabor, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207

Address::
∎ House # 21, Road # 12, Block #Kha, Pisi Culture Housing Society, Adabor, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2025

Category: NGO/Development