WaterAid is a global organisation, working for over 30 years now in changing lives for the betterment in 34 countries around the world. We work to offer clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to underprivileged people globally, through convincing the governments to change laws, linking policy makers with people on the ground, pooling knowledge and resources, and rallying support from people and organisations from different corners of the world – altogether making lasting change happen on a massive scale.

To know more, please visit: www.wateraid.org

WaterAid Bangladesh is looking for a dynamic, passionate and self-driven individual to fill in the position of FINANCE MANAGER for its country office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Being a Finance team member, this position will lead a dynamic Finance team and will take responsibility for the financial functions of WaterAid Bangladesh (WAB), ensuring compliances with statutory,  donors and WaterAid global  requirements, development and implementation of management and financial accounting and budgeting procedures, enhancing systems, providing financial and strategic information to senior management, taking capacity building initiatives for team and partner NGOs to meet compliances. The overall responsibilities will range from the strategic to the hands on.

The detail Job Description is here

Person Specification:

Education and Experience:

  • Master’s in Accounting/Finance/Management /MBA with CA Course Completed/ partly or qualified or ACCA.
  • Minimum 10 years relevant exposure with 05-06 years in managerial position in a donor funded reputed national or International NGO. In case of good academic or professional background, this may be relaxed.
  • Must have proven experience in managing local NGOs/partners as well as multiple donors.
  • Familiar with govt rules and regulations including NGOAB and NBR.

Skills and Competencies:   

  • Proficient in handling Accounting software preferably SUN systems
  • Good report writing skill with knowledge of MS Excel/Word/Power point
  • Facilitation, strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Practical experience in generating and analyzing software based financial reports
  • High level of pro-activeness and creativity, self-motivated, positive attitude and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent leadership qualities, team building spirit and respectful to gender; should be able to draw confidence and support from others
  • Able to plan, prioritize and organise self and others, competent to solve problem, promote integrity and aptitude to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ready to undertake field visits as required
Report to : Head of Finance and Administration
Working hours :

Full time (05 days a week with minimum 37.5 hours per week)
Workstation
 : Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contract Tenure : Initially for 03 years with a possibility of extension
Salary & benefits
 : Attractive salary package with admissible benefits that include provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, life insurance for self, hospitalization insurance scheme for self, spouse and children, cell phone allowances etc.

Apply Instruction

If you are confident to meet organisation’s expectations and fulfill the above-mentioned requirements, please apply online through

Application Deadline: 05 July 2021

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Candidates will have to be ready to go through an extensive selection process.
Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.
WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. Please visit https://www.wateraid.org/uk/safeguarding-at-wateraid