PROGRAMME FINANCE OFFICER

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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have the strong ability to handle multi donor budget preparation, revision, fund management and reporting?

Do you have the educational qualification in CA/ACCA/ICMA (part qualified)/ MBA/ M.Com.?

Do you have minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing a whole range of financial services in programme support to an organisation, ideally with at least 3 years in International NGO?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you!

The Role:

Finance and Compliance team of Oxfam in Bangladesh works with a goal to support programme and other teams to provide all of the support related activities which includes financial and compliance and focuses on core financial solutions which incorporates many different facets from day to day activities, expenses, statutory and regulatory accounting, strategy and operations, analysis, planning and reporting for Countries and Regions, Affiliates.

The role is to provide a proactive, efficient, and effective financial management service at allocated thematic portfolios at Oxfam in Bangladesh and ensures financial systems and procedures are working efficiently and effectively.

What we are looking for:

• A confident, motivated and self-organized feminist professional with proven background of working on similar context who:
• Works corporately across the programme team from a technical aspect and with systems team limited to project management
  
• Will manage a limited budget or significant processes, relationships or subordinates
  
• Is required to collate information from a wide range of sources with agility and innovation
  
• Will resolve diverse problems with impact in defined area
  
• Manages problems of which some may be unprecedented whilst others may have occurred previously, and some of which may be complex
  
• This role has moderate internal and external impact
  
• Educational qualification: CA/ACCA/ICMA (part qualified)/ MBA/ M.Com.
  
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing a whole range of financial services in programme support to an organisation, ideally with at least 3 years in International NGO.
  
• Ability to handle multi donor budget preparation and revision
  
• Proven experience on multi donor fund management and reporting
  
• Proven experience on partner management, reporting and capacity building
  
• Familiar with Govt. statutory and Donor compliance including internal and external audit & payment services.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skill
  
• Ability to understand and implement the government Tax & VAT laws.
  
• Analytical and planning skill.
  
• Proven knowledge of computerized systems and demonstrable experience of working with computerized accounting packages and spreadsheets
  
• Adaptable and Flexible.
  
• Manages own time under guidance and direction from supervisor and meet the deadlines.
  

Key Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
  
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
  
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.
  

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam GB, to act as key contributor to Policy, Influencing, Communications & Campaigns team, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their Humanitarian fields, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Location: Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar.

Job type: Fixed Term (two years)

No. of Positions: 02

Salary & Benefits: As per Oxfam national D1 pay band with other benefits e.g. medical for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave & insurance, etc.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks

How to apply:

• Go to: for external applicants:
  https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk
• For internal applicants:
  https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal
• Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT7673 complete the online application process
• Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date. Unless a different time is specified in the advert.

Application deadline: 04 November 2021

About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam.