Job Description / Responsibility
Reportable to : Country Representative
Job Profile : Senior Management Position
Working hours : Full time (05 days in a week with minimum 37.5 hours per week)
This is a senior management position reporting to the Country Representative with line management responsibility. The post holder would be responsible for providing strategic leadership, guidance, coordination and technical inputs to the overall functioning of the Finance and Administration Teams in line with global and country strategy. S/he will be responsible for effective financial planning and monitoring, grant contract management, reviewing & monitoring internal controls, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements, preparation of the annual financial plan and budget, financial reporting (including donor reporting), capacity building of partner organizations and Finance, Administration and other Teams within the country programme, liaising with regulatory authorities, GOB and donors on financial related matters . Being a member of the senior management team, s/he will provide strategic inputs to major organizational decisions and play a vital role in managing and sustaining the effective functioning of the organization.
The Job Description of the position can be seen here.
Job Nature
Full-time
Educational Requirements
Preferably be a qualified Chartered/ Cost Accountant having the membership of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) or The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) or any other recognized accountancy body
or MBA with major in Finance / Accounting from a reputed university
or Masters in Finance / Accounting from a reputed university
Experience Requirements
10 to 15 year(s)
Additional Job Requirements
Proven track record of leading and managing the Finance and Admin (IT would be an added advantage) functions in any reputed international or national NGOs with diversified workforces.
Years of experience of which 10 -15 years of experience in senior management position.
Demonstrated expertise of leading and managing senior managers in such a way that promotes a high performing environment within the organization
Proven skill of team building, coaching, mentoring, problem solving and conflict resolution; be able to draw confidence and support from others
Profound knowledge and updated on current financial issues, good understanding of Govt. legislation and expertise on donor contract management.
Strong analytical skills, work to high standards with integrity.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and experience of developing financial capability in non-finance people
Knowledge and experience of computerized accounting packages preferably SUN along with advanced Excel skills.
Proven experience in upholding the value based ethical standpoint of NGOs
Self-driven, capacity to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
(Please refer the job description for other details)
Other Benefits
Attractive salary package with admissible benefits that include provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, life insurance, hospitalisation insurance scheme for spouse and children, cell phone allowances etc
If you are passionate to make a difference, courageous to improve lives of the poor with water, sanitation and hygiene, confident to meet organisation’s expectations and fulfill the above mentioned requirements, please apply to “The Head of Human Resource, House 97/B, Road 25, Block A, Banani, Dhaka 1213” ” with the following paper works:
A supporting statement of no more than one page with a summary of why you are most fits for the position and what value you will add if you are selected for this position
CV with recent photograph
The names, positions and contact details of at least two referees, including your current or most recent employer
Current and Expected salary
Please mention (exactly) the name of the position applied for at top of the envelop
WOMEN ARE SPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Candidates will have to be ready to go through an extensive selection process.
Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification
WaterAid is an international non-governmental organisation with a mission to transform lives by improving access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities. More details available @ www.WaterAid.org