Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
National Headquarters
684-686, Red Crescent Sarak, Bara Moghbazar, Dhaka-1217

Vacancy Announcement

The Red Cross - Red Crescent movement is the largest volunteer organization in the world. Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is a national society of the movement, constituted on 31 March 1973 by the President's Order No. 26 of 1973 with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971. This is the biggest humanitarian organization in Bangladesh. As an auxiliary to the government, the Society provides humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable people over the last 50 years and has undertaken a wide range of activities in humanitarian response, disaster management, health, capacity building and in promoting Red Cross/Red Crescent ideals and principles.

Currently, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for suitable Bangladeshi national for the following position of it’s SNSRC Project:

Job Title	Finance, Admin and Logistics Officer (FA&LO)
Reporting to	Project Manager -SNSRC project
Responsible for	Project Financial Management, Reporting and Coordination
Location	BDRCS NHQ, Dhaka with frequent field visit
Contract Period	1 (one) Year with possibility of extension
Salary Structure	BDT. 50,000/- Per month (Consolidated)

Job Purpose:

The Finance, Admin and Logistic Officer (FALO) is responsible for ensuring SNSRC Projects financial record keeping, financial reporting and monitoring of the Project and fulfills all the reporting and other mandatory requirements to donors and other stakeholders in due time. The FALO is also expected to maintain a good working relationship with project team, BDRCS Unit, NHQ and SweRC

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Responsible for financial management of the SNSRC Program through computerised financial software
To manage all bank transactions and prepare monthly reconciliation for all accounts.
To ensure all expenses are justified with necessary supporting documentation according to BDRCS policies and procedures
To ensure that payments are issued against invoices from suppliers, vendors and/or third parties on time (either in cheque or cash)
Maintain petty cash as per organization's policy on petty cash management responsible for the programme bookkeeping in the Tally system and back up of data in regular basis.
Day to day coordination with Jamalpur and Kurigram field office to ensure the synergy of financial management.
Review and quality assure of the monthly and quarterly financial reports including checks of the supporting documents (monthly bank reconciliation statement, receipt and payment account, petty cash reconciliation, etc.).
Budget analysis and burn rate calculation in monthly basis and inform BDRCS management and SweRC team
To assist with the management of the funds and financial assets of the office (that include cash flow and cost control management as well as the management of the payments, advances, bank transaction and payroll functions, and maintenance of the accounting books/records/system in accordance with BDRCS guidelines).
To compile of the project budget and financial plan, as per BDRCS financial procedures.
To maintain accurate registers of the assets and property/stock of the program and ensure that accurate office systems are in place and maintained.
To prepare accurate, regular, and timely financial and narrative reports for concerned authority.
In close consultation with the project manager, monitor the programme budgets and ensure accurate accounting, authorization, and internal control procedures, identify, and address significant variances
Comply with SRC’s specific financial conditions and SRC’s general conditions signed by BDRCS and SweRC- where applicable
To provide technical support/training and advice to staff members in financial and administrative systems when needed.
To conduct annual external audit, involve in hiring process of auditors and preparation of management response from observation found by auditors and provide SweRC signed audit report in due time.
Manage admin relating to programme operations, meetings, trainings/workshop, events
Manage admin relating to travel of staff and visitors: tickets, arranging transfer/fleet and accommodation arrangements, procuring items for project etc.
Monitoring visit to field/unit office on financial and administrative issues.
To perform any other duties assigned by the SNSRC project authority.

Education and experience:

Master’s in commerce and minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
Person with additional experience on management of budgets; management of resources; monitoring; supervision and control; reporting; communication; networking; management of self; management of others will be given a priority.

Skills & abilities:

Advanced skills in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing and accounting packages-specifically Tally Software) and familiar with internet browsing, emails
Ability to use manual accounting systems
Ability to prepare budgets, cash flow statements & financial plans
Analytical skills and ability to think strategically and should be proactive
Able to plan and work independently with minimum or no supervision
Able to influence, communicate, co-operate and negotiate with a wide range of people and organisations
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to manage multiple and complex tasks
Proven professionalism and ability to work independently
Fluent in English and ability in good English writing
Familiar with email correspondences, internet browsing

Personal qualities:

Commitment to the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles and values
Honest and high level of integrity
Willing to work for vulnerable and people in need
Regular travel to field office

Application Instructions:

Departmental clearance will be required for internal candidates.

If you think you are competent enough for the position, please apply online before 5:00 pm, August 10, 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.
BDRCS is an equal opportunity employer