Financial Controller, Bangladesh

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British Council invites applications for the position of Financial Controller, Bangladesh.

No of position/s- 01

Role Purpose:

This role supports the Regional Financial Controller with the end to end accounting process across the operation; including month and year end close, and ensures consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with accounting practices and corporate policies. This is a key role in the new organisational structure emerging from the Financial Transparency recommendations.

Main duties, accountabilities and responsibilities:

The Global finance team undergoing major restructuring under the financial transparency programme. The Financial Transparency Programme will deliver one global Finance team providing accurate and effective financial information.  It is a key strategic programme for the British Council and a significant success factor in supporting the organisation’s delivery of the Corporate Plan

The main challenges will be:

  • Ensuring a smooth transition for all the changes and delivering results as per the new financial control, compliance  and reporting guidelines
  • Fit for purpose and ensuring efficient finance support is provided to the organization

Main Accountabilities:

  • Manage the financial month end process, being accountable to the Regional Financial Controller for the pre-closing and month end closing steps, including maintenance of accounting records. As part of this the role will also be responsible for review and monitoring all accounting transactions and adjustments (accruals, deferrals and provisions), including Intercompany accounting, ensuring appropriate use of these in line with accounting rules.
  • Review all manual journals and off-system payments to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant policies
  • Perform reconciliation of all relevant accounts and ensure that this is completed to corporate standards
  • Ensure that local external accounting requirements are adhered to. This may include managing local providers such as tax accountants or auditors
  • Submission of local Tax and other statutory returns to Regional Financial Controller for approval
  • Produce periodic reports relating to financial accounting for cluster / country as requested by Regional Financial Controller
  • Monitor the cost allocation ratios for the cluster / country operations to ensure that they are based in accurate accounting rationale
  • Responsible for cluster / country management of: Banking relationship, Capital assets additions, disposals and depreciation, Compliance with treasury policy, Capital markets and funding, Financial risk management / FX management

And will have the following skills and experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of qualified experience in a relevant managerial post
  • Experience of managing a diverse team or group of stakeholders in multiple locations
  • Excellent communication skills both in Bangla and in English
  • Experience of an ERP system
  • Qualified accountant – ACCA or CFA – with at least 3 years of experience post-qualification.

We can offer:

  • Monthly salary BDT 196000.00 (Consolidated). Higher salary may be offered depending on skills and experience of the individual
  • Transport allowance of Tk 8000.00 per month plus other benefits according to the organisation’s policy.
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Medical benefits upon confirmation on the post for the staff and their family members (spouse/declared partner and children).
  • Experience of working in an international organisation includes good work life balance and flexible working hours
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for interview. We will only shortlist applications submitted on a British Council application form submitted electronically through jobs portal. Any hard copies of the application and incomplete application in the portal will not be accepted.

To apply, please click on the following link that will take you to the Jobs portal of British Council

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Closing date: 4 October 2017

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