Finance Officer

Job Description

Title: Finance Officer

Company Name: SAINT-Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Location: Barishal

Minimum Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)

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

Published: 3 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in the NGO sector.
∎ Technical Skills: Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, SAP).
∎ Strong knowledge of financial regulations, reporting standards, and accounting principles.
∎ Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare clear, concise reports.
∎ Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff.
∎ Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
∎ Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Timeliness and accuracy of financial reports and budgets.
∎ Compliance with financial regulations and policies.
∎ Effectiveness of internal controls and audit outcomes.
∎ Quality and timeliness of donor reports.
∎ Cash flow management efficiency.
∎ Performance and development of finance team members.
∎ Passionate about gender equality and women’s empowerment.
∎ Culturally sensitive and respectful.
∎ Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
∎ Willingness to travel extensively within the Barisal district.
∎ Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in the NGO sector.
∎ Technical Skills: Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, SAP).
∎ Strong knowledge of financial regulations, reporting standards, and accounting principles.
∎ Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare clear, concise reports.
∎ Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff.
∎ Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
∎ Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Performance Indicators (KPIs):
∎ Timeliness and accuracy of financial reports and budgets.
∎ Compliance with financial regulations and policies.
∎ Effectiveness of internal controls and audit outcomes.
∎ Quality and timeliness of donor reports.
∎ Cash flow management efficiency.
∎ Performance and development of finance team members.
∎ Desirable Attributes:
∎ Passionate about gender equality and women’s empowerment.
∎ Culturally sensitive and respectful.
∎ Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
∎ Willingness to travel extensively within the Barisal district.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
∎ Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ensure timely reconciliation of bank statements.
∎ Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
∎ Monitor and analyze budget performance, providing variance reports and recommendations for corrective actions.
∎ Prepare and submit regular financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
∎ Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and prepare documentation for external audits.
∎ Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
∎ Conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure adherence to financial regulations and organizational policies.
∎ Manage donor funds, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and reporting requirements.
∎ Prepare and submit donor reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
∎ Monitor cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
∎ Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage cash reserves effectively.
∎ Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, including cost analysis, profitability analysis, and financial performance reviews.
∎ Provide financial advice and recommendations to management on financial strategies and improvements.
∎ Supervise and mentor junior finance staff, providing training and support as needed.
∎ Coordinate with other departments to gather financial data and provide financial guidance.
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh is a value based independent, non-profit and Non-Government Organization (NGO), participating in survival strategies of coastal poor. It believes in integration of right based approach in striving for people centered sustainable development initiatives, maintaining a level of transparency, participation, accountability, child and gender sensitivity and respect to human rights and dignity principles in management. SAINT-Bangladesh is seeking a professional for the position of Finance Officer for the project title of “Empowerment and Equity: Transforming the Lives of Women in Fisheries in Barisal Sadar under Empowering Women through Civil Society Actors (EWCSA) project, by Oxfam Co-funded by European Union. The project will be implemented in Barishal district from July 2024. Note that this requirement will depend on the availability of donor fund.
∎ Job Summary:
∎ The Finance Officer is responsible for managing financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations. This role involves budgeting, financial reporting, and supporting the financial health of the organization to ensure that all financial practices are transparent, efficient, and effective.
∎ The Finance Officer will ensure that all project components are executed effectively, adhering to timelines and budgetary constraints. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders, guidance of the project staff, ensuring compliance with Oxfam, European Union and SAINT-Bangladesh’s guidelines.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Financial Management:
∎ Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
∎ Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ensure timely reconciliation of bank statements.
∎ Budgeting and Forecasting:
∎ Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
∎ Monitor and analyze budget performance, providing variance reports and recommendations for corrective actions.
∎ Financial Reporting:
∎ Prepare and submit regular financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
∎ Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and prepare documentation for external audits.
∎ Internal Controls and Compliance:
∎ Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
∎ Conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure adherence to financial regulations and organizational policies.
∎ Donor Reporting and Compliance:
∎ Manage donor funds, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and reporting requirements.
∎ Prepare and submit donor reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
∎ Cash Flow Management:
∎ Monitor cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
∎ Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage cash reserves effectively.
∎ Financial Analysis and Advisory:
∎ Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, including cost analysis, profitability analysis, and financial performance reviews.
∎ Provide financial advice and recommendations to management on financial strategies and improvements.
∎ Team Coordination and Support:
∎ Supervise and mentor junior finance staff, providing training and support as needed.
∎ Coordinate with other departments to gather financial data and provide financial guidance.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Barishal

Read Before Apply:

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Persuasion will highly be discouraged. SAINT-Bangladesh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. SAINT-Bangladesh will right authority on this requirement process recognize, withdraw and others.
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance Procedures in accordance to its Child Safeguarding, PSEA Policy.
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. SAINT-Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related to child neglect, abuse and exploitation.
∎ Interested professionals are requested to submit their CV and Cover letter with a signed, a sealed envelope, copies of all academic certificates, NID, passport size photo image, skill and experience certificates, Valid motorcycle driving license on or before 5:00 PM, 09 February 2025 to HR & Admin, SAINT-Bangladesh, Ohi Bhabon, C&B Road, Barishal-8200. The envelope or Subject must be marked with the title of the assignment.
∎ Persuasion will highly be discouraged. SAINT-Bangladesh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. SAINT-Bangladesh will right authority on this requirement process recognize, withdraw and others.
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance Procedures in accordance to its Child Safeguarding, PSEA Policy.
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. SAINT-Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related to child neglect, abuse and exploitation.
∎ Apply Procedure
∎ Interested professionals are requested to submit their CV and Cover letter with a signed, a sealed envelope, copies of all academic certificates, NID, passport size photo image, skill and experience certificates, Valid motorcycle driving license on or before 5:00 PM, 09 February 2025 to HR & Admin, SAINT-Bangladesh, Ohi Bhabon, C&B Road, Barishal-8200. The envelope or Subject must be marked with the title of the assignment.

Company Information:
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh
∎ Ohi Bhabon, C & B Road, Alekanda (In front of Thana Council), Barisal-8200
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh is a non-political, non-government and non-profit voluntary organization. SAINT-Bangladesh concerns its resources and think-tank to identifying the regional problems and providing sustainable solutions to those. SAINT-Bangladesh focus of the organization is establishing human right, Primary Health, Water & Sanitation, HIV/AIDS and experience on DRR & Rehabilitation from the deprived corners, specially for the Extreme & Excluded child, Woman, Men and disabilities. SAINT-Bangladesh presently working at Barisal and Khulna Division. Training of SAINT-Bangladesh is entailed of UN agencies and pre-qualified NGO of UNDP etc.

Address::
∎ Ohi Bhabon, C & B Road, Alekanda (In front of Thana Council), Barisal-8200
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh is a non-political, non-government and non-profit voluntary organization. SAINT-Bangladesh concerns its resources and think-tank to identifying the regional problems and providing sustainable solutions to those. SAINT-Bangladesh focus of the organization is establishing human right, Primary Health, Water & Sanitation, HIV/AIDS and experience on DRR & Rehabilitation from the deprived corners, specially for the Extreme & Excluded child, Woman, Men and disabilities. SAINT-Bangladesh presently working at Barisal and Khulna Division. Training of SAINT-Bangladesh is entailed of UN agencies and pre-qualified NGO of UNDP etc.

Application Deadline: 9 Feb 2025

Category: Accounting/Finance