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

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 53 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 a suitable Bangladeshi national for the following position:

Job title Assistant Finance, Admin and Logistic Officer (AFALO), SNSRC Project.
No. of Position 01 (One).
Salary Structure BDT. 38,000 Per month (consolidated).
Age Limit 45 years.
Reporting to Finance, Admin and Logistic Officer (FALO), SNSRC -BDRCS NHQ.
Responsible for Project Financial Management, Reporting and Coordination.
Duration of Contract                              
 01 (one) Year with possibility of extension.
Location Jamalpur/ Kurigram district (SNSRC Project Area).

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Finance, Admin and Logistic Officer (AFALO) is expected to ensure financial reporting and monitoring of SNSRC project at branch/ unit level in a way to ensure that the project fulfills all the reporting and other mandatory requirements to donors and other stakeholders in due time. The AFALO is also expected to maintain a good working relationship with project team, BDRCS branch/Unit, NHQ and SweRC.  

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

  • To assist open and closure separate bank account for SNSRC Project at unit level.
  • To manage all bank transactions and prepare monthly reconciliations for all accounts, get those approved as per BDRCS procedures and send to NHQ for reporting purpose.
  • 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 all in accordance with BDRCS guidelines).
  • To assist with the compilation of the BDRCS budget and financial plan, under the direction of the Finance, admin and Logistic Officer-SNSRC project.
  • To maintain accurate registers of the assets and property/stock in the field, and ensure that accurate office systems are in place and maintained.
  • To assist with the preparation of accurate, regular and timely financial and narrative reports.
  • To monitor the budget and ensure accurate accounting, authorisation & internal control procedures. investigate and address significant variances.
  • To assist in budget revisions and forecast.
  • To assist with providing technical support and advice to staff members in financial and administrative systems.
  • To collect bill/ voucher and submit NHQ with monthly financial report, bank reconciliations, Advance Schedule within 05th day of the next month.
  • Coordination of relevant procurement from the unit/ranch office, as well as assistance in preparing the BoQ, Request for Quotation, CBA, and work order.
  • Support for vendor enlistment assessment
  • Comply with SRC’s Specific Financial Conditions and SRC’s General Conditions signed by BDRCS and SweRC- where applicable
  • Maintain petty cash as per organization's policy on petty cash management
  • 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, procurement of items for project etc.
  • Assist the Finance & Admin Officer to complete the annual external audit in due time as agreed by BDRCS and SweRC
  • To perform any other duties assigned by the V SNSRC Project authority

Education and experience:

  • Masters/bachelor’s in finance or accounting and minimum 3 years relevant experience.
  • Previous experience with donor funded projects will be an asset.
  • Person with additional experience on management of budgets; management of resources; monitoring; supervision and control; reporting; communication; networking; management of self; management of others

Skills & abilities:

  • Advanced skills in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing and accounting packages) and familiar with internet browsing.
  • Ability to use manual accounting systems.
  • Ability to prepare budgets, cash flow statements & financial plans.
  • Analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
  • 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.
  • Familiar with 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.

Apply Instruction:

  • 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 29, 2024.

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