He/She will serve as a key member of the management team, responsible for ensuring strong financial governance, operational efficiency, compliance, and robust human resource to ensure sustainability, accountability, & alignment with BELA`s mission.

FINANCE (Primary – 60%)

Strategic & Operational Financial Management

• Lead organizational financial strategy, planning, cash flow forecasting, and sustainability initiatives.
• Provide financial insights to support organizational growth, resource allocation, and programmatic decision-making.
• Coordinate organizational and project budgeting processes in collaboration with project leads and senior management.
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements, donor financial reports, and management dashboards.

Compliance & Systems Strengthening

• Ensure full compliance with donor requirements (e.g., Sida, SDC, DFAT, FCDO, UN, EU frameworks).
• Manage NGOAB regulatory compliance, fund clearance processes, and statutory filings.
• Strengthen financial systems including ERP/NGO-grade platforms (Navision, SUN, QuickBooks Advanced, etc.).
• Oversee internal controls, risk management systems, fraud prevention frameworks, and procurement compliance.

Audit & Oversight

• Coordinate internal and external audits (including donor audits).
• Liaise with local audit firms, donors, and regulatory authorities for timely resolution of audit observations.

Team Leadership

• Supervise finance staff, ensure capacity development, and improve team performance.

HUMAN RESOURCES (Secondary – 25%)

• Lead end-to-end HR cycle: recruitment, on boarding, performance appraisal, learning & development.
• Strengthen HR policies, staff welfare mechanisms, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, BELA policies, and ethical standards.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, gender-sensitive workplace.

ADMINISTRATION (Support – 15%)

• Oversee procurement, logistics, asset management, and operational support across offices.
•  Ensure compliance with safety standards, legal requirements, and environmental norms.
•  Improve administrative systems to enhance organizational efficiency.
• Leadership & Coordination
• Provide strategic advice to Chief Executive, Executive Committee, and Board.
• Clarify decision-making authority including budget approval limits and operational responsibilities.
• Represent BELA with donors, auditors, regulatory bodies, and government agencies.
• Ensure cross-functional coordination with program, HR, procurement, and administrative teams.
• Mentor and guide team members to strengthen organizational systems and culture.

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including 5 years in a senior leadership role within NGO/development sectors.
• Proven experience with donor compliance, NGOAB requirements, tax and VAT rules, and audit processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational reforms, manage change, and strengthen systems
• Strong command of accounting software, ERP systems, and MS Office tools.
• Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English.
•  High integrity, ethical conduct, and commitment to BELA’s mission.