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WaterAid, an international NGO, is looking for deserving, dynamic, passionate and self-driven aspirants to fill in the position of

Finance Officer

(2 positions)
for its country office in Dhaka

Key Responsibilities: Being a team member they will play an active role in the software based accounting system and financial management of the organization. The position will responsible for preparing budget for proposals and projects, grants management that is received from different donors from time to time, keeping track of financial movement, financial reporting & documentation; frequent financial monitoring of implementing partner NGOs, provide them technical assistance in the area of financial management; facilitating the process of financial management training for both financial and non-financial staff of partner NGOs etc. reviewing day to day financial transactions and charging, assisting in day to day financial operation as and when require, maintaining coordination with other teams within the organization and partner NGOs.

The Job Description of the position can be seen here.

Requisite qualifications:

  • MBA/M.Com. major in Finance/Accounting with CA (CC)
  • 4 years’ experience in donor funded International NGO.
  • Demonstrated expertise in grants and partnership management.
  • Excellent report writing skill with knowledge of Excel and MS word.
  • Practical experience in analyzing software generating financial statements.
  • Knowledge on GOB regulations governing financial management of NGOs.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills
  • Must be a team player with mutual trust and understanding in a mixed team
  • Courage for multi-tasking ability to produce results individually or through team work within tight deadlines
  • Capable to work under pressure, juggling with pooping priorities and meet deadlines
Reportable to : Finance Manager
Salary & benefits : Attractive salary package with admissible benefits that include provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, life insurance, hospitalisation insurance scheme for spouse and children, cell
Work station : Dhaka, Bangladesh

Apply Instruction:

If you are confident to meet organisation’s expectations and fulfill the above mentioned requirements, please apply to: “The Head of Human Resource, WaterAid Bangladesh, 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 in particular you would bring to 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

Application Deadline: 21 October 2017

Please mention (exactly) the name of the position applied for at top of the envelope.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Candidates will have to be ready to go through an extensive selection process.

ANY PERSUASION WILL BE TREATED AS DISQUALIFICATION OF THE CANDIDATE