Senior Consortium Finance and Grants Manager
Job Description
Title: Senior Consortium Finance and Grants Manager
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Business Administration/ Commerce/Finance required
∎ Master's degree in Accounting preferred
∎ Recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA/ ACCA/ ACA preferred
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Cox`s Bazar Office
∎ Reporting to: Consortium Coordinator (Matrix reporting to Deputy Director Finance and Partnership Coordinator)
∎ Department: Programs
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Contract length: till 31 August 2022 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Financial Systems Operations:
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∎ Ensure that sub-grant related processes and procedures are consistently implemented throughout the program including pre-award compliance checks, agreements, disbursements, reporting, timelines and partner capacity-building as necessary
∎ Closely monitor all financial activities, and keep the consortium coordinator advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial management performance
∎ Prompt monitoring of exchange rate loss / gain and promptly advise consortium coordinator
∎ Assist consortium coordinator to disburse funds to consortium partners as per signed agreement
∎ Ensure proper documentation of the financial expenses maintained by the Consortium members
∎ Grants management and compliance:
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∎ Ensure that donor compliance is adhered by all consortium member partners; that all financial records and accounts are compiled in time, accurately and in line with international accounting standards and donor regulations
∎ Carry out continuous Review existing systems in order to maintain an adequate level of internal controls, in compliance with partner policies and procedures
∎ Carry out regular checks for compliance with partners reporting to the Consortium Coordinator with matrix with Sr. Partnership Manager and DDF
∎ Financial Reporting:
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∎ Preparation of monthly / quarterly budget versus actual reports with guidance from DDF and consortium coordinator, identify the bottlenecks and suggest solutions to these.
∎ Review financial reports and transactions provided by the partner on a timely basis, and provide feedback to partners as required
∎ Where necessary train and develop the capacity of the partners' finance team to ensure that a good standard of financial management is maintained
∎ Produce project level finance reports for submission to donor as per contractual obligations
∎ Produce necessary financial documents and reports for submission to GoB (e.g. FD7)
∎ Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Consortium Coordinator
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 5 years' experience working in humanitarian/development contexts
∎ Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience in the similar role with international NGOs
∎ Requires extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs (SUN System and Vision)
∎ Familiarity and experience of dealing with financial compliances of US grants specially BPRM
∎ Solid understanding and experience of relevant GoB compliances for INGOs in Bangladesh including but not limited to FD6, FD7, VAT, taxes etc.
∎ Previous experience of working in a consortium structure is an advantage
∎ Previous experience of working in Cox Bazar is an advantage
∎ Excellent problem solving skills, and demonstrated ability to handle pressure and improve
∎ Requires to have a proven track-record of proactively identifying and communicating potential problems and proposing solutions
∎ Demonstrated skills and experience of strategic and analytical thinking
∎ Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support
∎ Good English and Bangla language communication skills, both written and verbal.
∎ Strong commitment to IRC's mission, purpose and values
Salary:
∎ Competitive Base Pay
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 14 Sep 2021
Company Information:
∎ 5 Sep 2021
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Category: Accounting/Finance
