Director, Finance & Accounts

Job Description

Title: Director, Finance & Accounts

Company Name: SAJIDA FOUNDATION

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka

Experience:
∎ At least 15 years

Published: 9 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree e.g. FCA, CFA, FCMA is preferred.
∎ Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree e.g. FCA, CFA, FCMA is preferred.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 15 years work experience in leading organizations with proven experience as a Director or similar financial leadership role for 5 years.
∎ Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and a track record of delivering financial insights to support business decisions.
∎ In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with senior executives.
∎ Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
∎ Minimum 15 years work experience in leading organizations with proven experience as a Director or similar financial leadership role for 5 years.
∎ Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and a track record of delivering financial insights to support business decisions.
∎ In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with senior executives.
∎ Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Job Location: Head Office
∎ Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
∎ Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of the executive management team.
∎ Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting.
∎ Advising on long-term business and financial planning.
∎ Develop and implement financial strategies, plans, and budgets to support the organization's growth and profitability.
∎ Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to provide accurate and timely insights to the executive team and the governing body.
∎ Develop and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
∎ Negotiate favorable terms for banking services, such as credit lines, cash management solutions, and interest rates.
∎ Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
∎ Ensure strict compliance with all regulatory requirements set by the Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) and Bangladesh Bank.
∎ Conduct financial analyses and provide insights to support key business decisions, investments, and capital allocation.
∎ Evaluate potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
∎ Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
∎ Identify and mitigate Financial risks, ensuring the company's assets and data are safeguarded.
∎ Attract, retain, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
∎ SAJIDA Foundation is a value-driven, non-government organisation. It embodies the principle of corporate philanthropy, with 51% shareholding of Renata Ltd, one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical and animal health product company in Bangladesh. The organisation founded in 1993 aims to empower communities, catalyse entrepreneurship, build equity and establish enterprises for good with an overarching vision of ensuring health, happiness, and dignity for all. SAJIDA’s operation in Bangladesh has touched over 6 million individuals through multi-sectoral development programs with a key focus on poverty alleviation, community healthcare, climate change, one of the largest financial service operation and specialized healthcare enterprises.
∎ Job Location: Head Office
∎ Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
∎ Job Responsibilities
∎ Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of the executive management team.
∎ Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting.
∎ Advising on long-term business and financial planning.
∎ Develop and implement financial strategies, plans, and budgets to support the organization's growth and profitability.
∎ Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to provide accurate and timely insights to the executive team and the governing body.
∎ Develop and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
∎ Negotiate favorable terms for banking services, such as credit lines, cash management solutions, and interest rates.
∎ Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
∎ Ensure strict compliance with all regulatory requirements set by the Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) and Bangladesh Bank.
∎ Conduct financial analyses and provide insights to support key business decisions, investments, and capital allocation.
∎ Evaluate potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
∎ Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
∎ Identify and mitigate Financial risks, ensuring the company's assets and data are safeguarded.
∎ Attract, retain, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary with Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Mobile & Internet allowance, Life & Medical insurance, Festival Bonus, General Increment and Performance Bonus
∎ Salary with Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Mobile & Internet allowance, Life & Medical insurance, Festival Bonus, General Increment and Performance Bonus

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Interested candidates should submit online application through below link by 15 March 2025.

Application link: https://career.sajida.org

SAJIDA Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.