Senior Finance Officer

Job Description

Title: Senior Finance Officer

Company Name: Catholic Relief Services , Bangladesh

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Reports to: Finance Manager
∎ Standard Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
∎ Dotted line: Not Applicable
∎ Level of Efforts: 100% Grade:
∎ Department: Operations
∎ Location/Country: Dhaka/ Bangladesh
∎ Update on: 20 February 2023
∎ Job Summary:
∎ You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the Country Program`s (CP`s) accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with CRS` established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors` rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information; preparing account entries; and delivering financial reporting services.
∎ Supervisory: Partnership Finance Officer
∎ Key Working Relationships:
∎ Internal: Program Managers, Technical Advisors, Human Resources Manager and Officer, Government Liaison and Administrative Manager and Senior Management Team
∎ External: Partners, Banking Institutions, Internal/External auditors

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
∎ Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Insight financial accounting package.
∎ Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
∎ Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant staff of due payments/liquidations/staff monthly payroll and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management.
∎ Evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
∎ Prepare various, periodic and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
∎ Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.
∎ Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of two years' experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
∎ Required Languages - Proficiency in written and spoken English required. Bangla required. Other relevant local languages is a plus.
∎ Travel- Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%
∎ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
∎ Knowledge of the relevant public donors' regulations preferred.
∎ Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Oracle financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.
∎ Preferred Qualifications :
∎ Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
∎ Accuracy and completeness with great attention to detail
∎ Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
∎ Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
∎ Ability to work collaboratively

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 5 Mar 2023

Company Information:
∎ 23 Feb 2023
∎ Catholic Relief Services , Bangladesh
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