Finance Coordinator

Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Age 35 to 45 years

• Minimum 12 years of progressive work experience in financial control and audit related field including minimum 07-10 years of experience in a senior management position, providing administrative oversight and management systems development.
• Knowledge of and experience with PKSF and/or other national- international donor programs’ rules and regulations related to procurement and finance is required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with accounting software;·
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in accounting, financial planning and management, and procurement, among other management support areas/functions, as required.
• Experience working with financial institutions or NGO sector in Bangladesh.
• Fluency in English and Bangla languages required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with accounting software;
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in accounting, financial planning and management, and procurement, among other management support areas/functions, as required;
• Experience in developing and managing a donor funded grants program;
• Demonstrated supervisory experience;
• Must have knowledge of prevailing VAT and tax regulations of our country and experience of regulations applicable to projects/programs implemented by the donor group.
• Experience in developing and managing a donor funded grants program;
• Demonstrated supervisory experience;

Responsibilities & Context

Key Selling Points:

DUS seeks a dynamic and progressive professional who brings technical expertise in Budget Control, Fund Control, PKSF and National-International Donor Liaison, Staff Development, DUS Finance, Accounts and Administration, Ratio Analysis.

Job Context:

Dwip Unnayan Songstha (DUS) is a nationally renowned organization (NGO) which is registered by many Government branches/organizations such as the Department of Social Service (No: NOA-356/84. Date: 02 January, 1984), Micro Credit Regularity Authority (MRA) (No: 00654 – 00234 – 00033, Date: 05 September, 2007), NGO Affairs Bureau (No: 181, Date: 28 April, 1985) and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF). Since 1982 DUS has been conducting extensive activities for the socio-economic development of the poor people in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. As following this, various projects/programs funded by partner organizations are being implemented along with micro-credit program. DUS is seeking competent Finance Coordinator. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) of the positions are given below.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, oversee, and monitor all financial and accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls, adapting them as necessary to meet changing regulations and best practices;
• Establish and maintain efficient financial and operational systems and processes including internal audits, compliance, and risk management;
• Lead the annual budgeting process and review all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress and changes;·
• Prepare and execute action plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administrative operations and to mitigate operational and compliance risks;·
• Periodically assess the efficiency and effectiveness of finance, accounts and administration procedures in relation to the delivery of technical activities on time and at optimum cost;·
• Ensure that Program funds are utilized compliantly and appropriately by the close of the fiscal year;·
• Comply with all DUS rules and regulations and DUS policies and procedures relating to finance, Accounts and administration, including but not limited to preparing budgets, financial reports, etc.;·
• Oversee annual financial audits of program and ensure that sub grantees comply with all audit and financial review requirements;·
• Must have knowledge of prevailing VAT and tax regulations of our country and experience of regulations applicable to projects/programs implemented by the donor group;
• Manage cash disbursement and petty cash account;
• Track DUS approvals for travel, hiring, and all procurements;
• Taking charge of pivotal tasks such as budgeting, overseeing invoices and purchase orders, managing logistics, and meticulously planning and monitoring task order execution.

Skills & Expertise

Accounting, Accounting Softwares, Computer Skills