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

Vacancy Announcement

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 51 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.

Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for suitable candidate for following position:

Roles and Responsibility:

• The key functions of this position are planning, monitoring and implementation the organization’s Financial Compliance and Compliance of Audit activities and communication of expectations and reporting results.
• Under direct supervision of Director- Finance, reviewing progress on budget utilization and assist with establishing improvement plans in regular basis.
• Overseeing all the Danish Red Cross supported programs/ projects including PPP Program.
• Maintain regular financial records, reports and conducting internal & external audits.
• Develop and implement compliance training plan.
• Ensure coordination within the department and other departments.
• Assist to develop programs policies that encourage staff to report suspected fraud or impropriety without fear of retaliation related to financial matter.
• Compile reports and findings and recommendations developed, action plans established, and progress noted on monthly basis.
• Conduct unannounced mock surveys, inspections, audits and investigations periodically to assess staff readiness and to specifically identify where corrective actions are needed for the Program staffs.
• Any other appropriate responsibilities assigned by the authority.

Person Specification:

Education and experience:

• Master’s degree in accounting/Finance, MBA major in Finance and CA Course completed will be preferred (Education qualification will be relaxed in case of potential/ experienced candidates).
• At least 5 years working experience in relevant sector.
• Having excellent skill on written, verbal communication and time management.

Skills and abilities:

• Proficiency in Advance MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Browsing etc.
• Fluent in English and Bangla language with well Typing skill.
• Knowledge of using financial software (Tally software).
• Knowledge on Bangladesh Tax and VAT rules.

Personal qualities:

• Adhere to the 7 fundamental principles of Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.
• Act at all times in accordance with the Code of Conduct and strong ethics with an ability to manage confidential data.
• Listening skills; Cultural sensitivity; Flexibility & adaptability; Team player and gender sensitive.
• Assist the organization on occasion, in times of national, international, local emergencies or major disasters.

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, March 09, 2023.

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