Officer -Finance and Admin | BNA

iDE is an international NGO with over 40 years of experience in designing and delivering market-based anti-poverty programs in 10 countries. We are a world leader in making markets work for the poor as well as the longest established market development specialist NGO in Bangladesh. iDE believes that markets can be a powerful force for improving smallholder prosperity by creating income and livelihood opportunities for poor rural households. iDE Bangladesh currently has eight projects in Agricultural Markets, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Access to Finance with a focus on women’s economic empowerment and climate-smart technologies.

iDE Bangladesh is looking for a qualified “Officer-Finance & Administration” for the Bangladesh Nutrition Activity (BNA) project funded by USAID. The Officer-Finance & Administration will be responsible for day-to-day financial management and providing general administrative support within the assigned district following iDE policies, procedures, norms and donor guidelines, which includes but not limited to hub wise fund management, record keeping, cash and Bank management, on time payment process, maintaining donor and statutory compliance, orientation to non-finance staffs at hub level and coordination with other stakeholders etc.

Position
Officer -Finance and Admin
Number of Vacancies
1 (One)
Job Location
Chakaria under Cox’s Bazar district
Reporting Line
Portfolio Finance with a doted reporting to Field Team Leader
Nature of Employment
Short Term with consolidated payment
Contract Duration
Up to August 2023 (with a possibility of extension)

 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Function as Officer- Finance and Admin at district wise field level within an assigned hub, under supervision of Senior Officer-Finance (Dhaka based portfolio) & the Field Team Leader through day-to-day financial transaction i.e. cost assessment, hub wise budget monitoring, cash & bank payment, record keeping, financial document preservations, data entry into NetSuite, advance issue and settlement, coordination with stakeholders, ensuring govt. compliance, donor compliance and general administrative tasks etc. Undertake any other tasks assigned by supervisors and Dhaka office.
  • Provided necessary administrative and procurement support as per iDE policy. Support project logistic functions such as venue booking, training and meeting arrangement, workshop arrangement and vehicle management etc. for the project team as well as visitors. Maintaining stock of office supplies, inventory, fixed assets registers and all kind of files, register etc. Work as custodian of iDE’s assets at field level.
  • Support on performing basic HR functions at field level including but not limited to overtime calculation and processing, leave record, attendance record, collection of personnel data at hub leval etc.
  • Support other staff working remotely on financial, administrative and HR issues as per project requirement.
  • Function as the supervisor of Office Support Staff and other administrative and logistics activities.

Required Qualifications: 

A successful Officer-Finance & Admin will have the following skills and experience and will be comfortable with the following conditions. 

    Education

  • MBA in Finance or M.Com/MBS in Accounting or any other relevant subjects

 Work Experience

  • At least 3-4 years of relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of financial systems, bookkeeping, accounting and financial management, experience working in NetSuite (Oracle base) preferred but not mandatory
  • Proper arrangement, prioritization and strong bank management skills
  • Excellent administrative capabilities and managerial skills regarding official documents

Management & Technical Skills

  • Always maintain a good working relationship with other colleagues.
  • Constantly update supervisors on any concern and managing conflict very well.
  • Decision making process is to be clear, consistent, and transparent
  • Ability to successfully supervise a limited number of staff

Personal Skills

  • Ability to do the necessary communication about financial matters
  • High ethical and moral standards
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with various national and international team members and flexibility to adapt to different work conditions

Physical and Language Skills

  • Ability to travel and undertake fieldwork in rural contexts.
  • Written and oral communication skills in English, including ability to present coherent and convincing messages to different audiences
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, email and the internet
  • Familiarity with internet based software systems

 

Application Process: Please submit your recent CV (maximum 4 pages) with a cover letter describing motivation to [email protected]. Please mark the subject line the position you applied for. Only short-listed and qualified candidates will be notified.

Application Deadline: 14 January 2023

Women are actively encouraged to apply

iDE provides a women friendly work environment with flexible work arrangements, appropriate skill development opportunities and good career development potential for high performing individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employee selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.