POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial accounting services for the FSTIP project. This position reports directly to the FSTIP Director, Finance and Operations (DFO). This position directly supervises two Accounts Officers.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for accounting activities including financial reports, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, auditing field office vouchers, and other general accounting functions. He/she will also work with the DFO to ensure adherence to donor and Winrock financial policies and procedures, regulations, controls, and reporting systems.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervise FSTIP Accounts Officers (AOs), providing technical guidance to the AOs and monitoring and reviewing their submissions
• In coordination with AOs, perform accounting activities, including preparing financial reports, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, and other general accounting functions
• Assist DFO in implementing and maintaining in-country policies, procedures, forms, and record maintenance systems that adhere to Winrock International, donor, and Government of Bangladesh standards and requirements;
• Assist DFO to develop monthly projections for cash flow needs and prepare request to Winrock, follow through on receipt of funds and bank reconciliations;
• Help review all expense supporting documentation for accuracy, relevance, and legitimacy in line with Winrock policies;
• Support the DFO in reviewing all vouchers prepared by the AOs (disbursement, receipt, and general journal vouchers) for expenditures and ensure that expenses are reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the project.
• Support the DFO in developing quarterly budget projections and reports.
• Assist DFO in managing internal and external audits, including donor audits; ensure financial files and support are available during annual audits; ensures audit findings are resolved in a timely fashion;
• Support implementation of payroll procedures for national staff, administration of payroll, and monitoring employee time keeping.
• Reconcile liability and asset accounts monthly and prepare supporting schedules and trackers’
• Organize and maintain all project financial and accounting records and files in accordance with Winrock policies, general audit standards (GAAP), and donor requirements;
• Travel to project areas as required and advised by the DFO
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the DFO

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education:
  • University degree (B.A./B.S. or higher) in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum of six years of increasingly responsible financial management experience;
  • Knowledge of and experience on projects funded by the U.S. Government or other international donors, preferably for USAID projects
• Skills/Knowledge:
  • Fluency in Bangla and English
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Bangladesh accounting rules and requirements.
  • Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet (Excel) and accounting software required
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, and attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams in a multicultural environment.
  • Willingness to travel regularly within Bangladesh.

APPLICATION:

All interested candidates shall submit their CV with a minimum of three references and a cover letter in English below or to this LINK.

The deadline for submission of applications is September 4, 2024. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and Winrock reserves the right to make an offer prior to the closing date for applications. Applicants are thus encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. Only qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.