Head of Finance
 (Based at Dhaka)

All over the world girls are at risk because of their young age and their gender. They are at risk of being married before the age of 18. They are at risk of violence and harassment from men and boys in every space they occupy, including their home, their school, their refugee camp and their city. They are at risk of being denied the opportunity to access a secondary education, to gain the skills and training they need to work and to exercise control over their sexual and reproductive health.

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT GIRLS RIGHTS AND ENDING GENDER INEQUALITY?

DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES TO LEAD A HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND DYNAMIC FINANCE PROFESSIONALS THAT MANAGE A LARGE COUNTRY PORTFOLIO COMBINING DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMMES IN BANGLADESH?

ARE YOU READY OR WILLING TO TAKE CHALLENGE OF ROLLING OUT THE GLOBAL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN BANGLADESH AND CONTRIBUTE AT THE REGIONAL AND GLOBAL LEVEL?

IF YOUR ANSWERS ARE YES, THEN THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU

The role
Responsible for overseeing the financial management; ensuring internal financial control, financial reporting and analysis, business planning process and people management. S/he leads the financial services provided within Plan International Bangladesh which has an annual budget of approximately €24m. In additional to this she/he also oversee organisations emergency response budget in Cox’s Bazar approximately €6m per annum. S/he is the approver of financial transactions up to €100,000 or as varied by the prevailing financial authorisation matrix. Based at country office this position ensures supports to the Plan’s program and projects areas throughout the country. The major responsibilities of the position are:

• Manage and develop excellent and high performing finance team within the country
• Provide effective and efficient financial advice, information and strategic support to the organisation
• Ensure financial data validity while budgeting, planning and reporting and share data within the scheduled timeline
• Monitor the accuracy of financial reporting and cash management and ensure all policies and procedures are established aligning with compliance
• Implement Plan International Bangladesh’s partnership policy and Finance & Administrative Guideline

What we’re looking for
We are looking for a dynamic leader with Master’s degree preferably in Finance/Operations Management/Business Administration with 5-7 years’ experience as Head of Finance/accounts in any reputed organization with demonstrated ability to manage complex situation. Has extensive experience in financial management comprising both restricted and un-restricted funding mechanism involving complex donors and corporate regulations. The incumbent has also able to ability to adopt new software and financial management systems. Demonstrates knowledge about gender and development, and demonstrated understanding on development and emergency programs implementation. Ability and skills to managing staff at work and their training & development; high performance and driving performance forward in areas for which they are responsible. Ability to facilitate negotiations with different service providers, consultants and partner organizations in the event of arising conflict and solicit resolution through a win-win situation protecting Plan’s interests and image.

About Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world in which all children and young people realise their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. This is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Its girls who are most affected. Plan International’s new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls by implementing an integrated programme and influence approach.

How to apply:
To find out more details and apply visit: Career Opportunities: Head of Finance and should apply online by 27 July 2019. Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Women are strongly encouraged to apply

We promote paid time off, flexible working hour, competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work with); equal opportunity that mean equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme. Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Attractive salary will be offered to deserving candidate along with other benefits as per organization’s policy.

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