Manager - Finance

Job Description

Title: Manager - Finance

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)

Vacancy: 1

Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 7 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 19 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Business Studies (MBS) in Accounting
∎ Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
∎ Chartered Accountant (or equivalent certification) with experience in managing grant-funded projects.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Proven ability to manage a demanding workload effectively, demonstrating strong supervisory and managerial capabilities.
∎ Skilled in effective negotiation, facilitating productive discussions and agreements.
∎ Proficient in conceptual thinking and design, contributing to innovative solutions and project planning.
∎ Strong ability to plan and organize work independently, ensuring appropriate follow-through while paying close attention to detail and demonstrating initiative in completing tasks and projects in a timely manner.
∎ Highly developed writing skills suitable for producing assessment reports or proposals, alongside strong verbal communication abilities.
∎ Experienced in financial management within budget constraints.
∎ Competent in using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
∎ Demonstrated leadership, people management, coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills.
∎ Experienced in working with communities, local governments, INGOs, donors (particularly USAID, UN, DFID, EU, BMZ, GAC, DFAT, KOICA), and other key internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Expertise in proposal and report writing, as well as monitoring and budgeting skills.
∎ Demonstrates a flexible worldview, emotional maturity, and physical stamina, with an ability to exhibit an exemplary lifestyle aligned with specific local cultural contexts.
∎ Capable of living and working in challenging remote areas and willing to travel extensively.
∎ Maintains high performance levels despite intense workloads and fast-paced environments.
∎ Deeply committed to World Vision's Core Values and Mission Statement.
∎ Knowledgeable about and adherent to the WV Code of Conduct.
∎ Over 7 years of experience in finance and accounting, with a strong emphasis on donor management.
∎ At least 5 years of practical experience in a senior management role.
∎ Humanitarian experience. Previous experience with World Vision, demonstrating alignment with organizational values and operations.
∎ Proven ability to work effectively in diverse cultural contexts.
∎ Must be willing and able to travel to various operational locations of WV BRCR.
∎ Proven ability to manage a demanding workload effectively, demonstrating strong supervisory and managerial capabilities.
∎ Skilled in effective negotiation, facilitating productive discussions and agreements.
∎ Proficient in conceptual thinking and design, contributing to innovative solutions and project planning.
∎ Strong ability to plan and organize work independently, ensuring appropriate follow-through while paying close attention to detail and demonstrating initiative in completing tasks and projects in a timely manner.
∎ Highly developed writing skills suitable for producing assessment reports or proposals, alongside strong verbal communication abilities.
∎ Experienced in financial management within budget constraints.
∎ Competent in using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
∎ Demonstrated leadership, people management, coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills.
∎ Experienced in working with communities, local governments, INGOs, donors (particularly USAID, UN, DFID, EU, BMZ, GAC, DFAT, KOICA), and other key internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Expertise in proposal and report writing, as well as monitoring and budgeting skills.
∎ Demonstrates a flexible worldview, emotional maturity, and physical stamina, with an ability to exhibit an exemplary lifestyle aligned with specific local cultural contexts.
∎ Capable of living and working in challenging remote areas and willing to travel extensively.
∎ Maintains high performance levels despite intense workloads and fast-paced environments.
∎ Deeply committed to World Vision's Core Values and Mission Statement.
∎ Knowledgeable about and adherent to the WV Code of Conduct.
∎ Over 7 years of experience in finance and accounting, with a strong emphasis on donor management.
∎ At least 5 years of practical experience in a senior management role.
∎ Humanitarian experience. Previous experience with World Vision, demonstrating alignment with organizational values and operations.
∎ Proven ability to work effectively in diverse cultural contexts.
∎ Must be willing and able to travel to various operational locations of WV BRCR.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ This role provides overall leadership, oversight, and management support for all aspects of financial management (general finance, & grants finance) within World Vision Bangladesh's Rohingya Crisis Response. The Manager-Finance will serve as a strategic partner and member of the Senior Management Team, ensuring accountability, stewardship, and the effective coordination of planning and budgeting processes. A key responsibility is to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial data, analysis, and advice, while also developing a financial strategy aligned with the Response's strategic and program objectives.
∎ The position also includes responsibility for conducting audits, NGOAB report, staff capacity building, and the implementation of sound internal controls and risk management practices in accordance with World Vision's policies and procedures.
∎ Actively participate in shaping the strategic direction and priorities of the Response. Create and oversee systems, policies, and procedures that ensure appropriate control over WV BRCR financial resources, and operations. Ensure adherence to grant donor requirements, including the implementation of necessary audits as stipulated. Develop and implement effective tracking and monitoring systems/tools for grants to maintain oversight and accountability. Monitor grant expenditures to ensure funds are utilized appropriately and that pooled PNS resources are strategically allocated throughout the Response lifecycle. Supervise project funds through the Project Budget & Actuals Database (PBAS), and communicate any significant changes to the Response Director as necessary. Establish and maintain effective financial systems and controls to mitigate significant audit risks. Ensured Compliance with WVI Policies and Donor Regulations While Mitigating Grant Risk Exposure: Establish and maintain appropriate financial systems and controls to mitigate significant audit risks associated with response grants. Ensure thorough preparation for both external audits and audits from the World Vision Global Center, guaranteeing compliance and readiness. Maintain the response grants risk profile, including a comprehensive risk library and risk register, in alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management framework. Provide regular reports and strategic advice to leadership on risk reduction and mitigation strategies. Ensure that partnership finance policies and procedures are clearly communicated and understood by senior management, operations staff, technical teams, communities, and local partners as appropriate. Establish and monitor cost efficiency and effectiveness measures, ensuring adherence to budget control, cash flow management, and project funding. Provide timely and relevant information to relevant authority in collaboration with operations and programs. Monitor grant expenditures to ensure appropriate use of funds and strategic allocation of pooled PNS throughout the response lifecycle. Conduct monthly reviews of Block Parties Screening (BPS) compliance for all grants projects. Address any inconsistencies promptly and inform management as needed, ensuring adherence to World Vision International policies. Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of tax reports. Manage staff provident fund and gratuity fund. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external audits. Manage the annual audit process, liaising with WV National Office and auditors and relevant authorities. Prepare and submit all required compliance reports (including statutory and ad-hoc reports).Ensure compliance with all relevant Bangladeshi laws and regulations (taxation, labor, NGO Affairs Bureau). Ensured Financial Accountability and Timely Reporting of Grants: Ensure timely preparation and submission of all monthly, quarterly, and annual project/grant financial reports to response leadership, the WV Financial Reporting database, and applicable donors/Support Offices. Respond to queries from donors, support offices, and internal response/WVB management regarding these reports. Review budget comparison reports to confirm adherence to line item flexibility restrictions and stated cost eligibility requirements. Correspond with WV Support Offices, donors, and management regarding project income, expenditure, and reporting. Ensure project income is sufficiently committed in PBAS, including the approval of carry forwards. Provided Strong Leadership and Oversight to the  Finance Team:
∎ Provide strategic leadership to team members to ensure effective and efficient management of financial operations. Translate World Vision's (WV) global strategy into operational objectives for the WV BRCR Finance team. Foster a culture of innovation, risk-taking, and continuous improvement. Actively participate in finance and grants management team meetings, representing the grants finance unit and contributing to discussions and decision-making processes. Enhanced Staff Capacity for Effective Grants Implementation:
∎ Conduct, in collaboration with implementing partners, pre-award and post-award surveys and financial reviews of prospective and existing grantees. Evaluate the adequacy of their accounting systems, internal controls, financial status, and capability to implement grants. Professional & Personal Development:
∎ Champion WV's values, serving as a role model for ethical conduct and professional excellence. Encourage knowledge sharing within and across departments. Demonstrate a deep understanding of and commitment to World Vision’s Core Values in all professional interactions and work approaches.
∎ This role provides overall leadership, oversight, and management support for all aspects of financial management (general finance, & grants finance) within World Vision Bangladesh's Rohingya Crisis Response. The Manager-Finance will serve as a strategic partner and member of the Senior Management Team, ensuring accountability, stewardship, and the effective coordination of planning and budgeting processes. A key responsibility is to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial data, analysis, and advice, while also developing a financial strategy aligned with the Response's strategic and program objectives.
∎ The position also includes responsibility for conducting audits, NGOAB report, staff capacity building, and the implementation of sound internal controls and risk management practices in accordance with World Vision's policies and procedures.
∎ Actively participate in shaping the strategic direction and priorities of the Response. Create and oversee systems, policies, and procedures that ensure appropriate control over WV BRCR financial resources, and operations. Ensure adherence to grant donor requirements, including the implementation of necessary audits as stipulated. Develop and implement effective tracking and monitoring systems/tools for grants to maintain oversight and accountability. Monitor grant expenditures to ensure funds are utilized appropriately and that pooled PNS resources are strategically allocated throughout the Response lifecycle. Supervise project funds through the Project Budget & Actuals Database (PBAS), and communicate any significant changes to the Response Director as necessary. Establish and maintain effective financial systems and controls to mitigate significant audit risks.
∎ Ensured Compliance with WVI Policies and Donor Regulations While Mitigating Grant Risk Exposure:
∎ Establish and maintain appropriate financial systems and controls to mitigate significant audit risks associated with response grants. Ensure thorough preparation for both external audits and audits from the World Vision Global Center, guaranteeing compliance and readiness. Maintain the response grants risk profile, including a comprehensive risk library and risk register, in alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management framework. Provide regular reports and strategic advice to leadership on risk reduction and mitigation strategies. Ensure that partnership finance policies and procedures are clearly communicated and understood by senior management, operations staff, technical teams, communities, and local partners as appropriate. Establish and monitor cost efficiency and effectiveness measures, ensuring adherence to budget control, cash flow management, and project funding. Provide timely and relevant information to relevant authority in collaboration with operations and programs. Monitor grant expenditures to ensure appropriate use of funds and strategic allocation of pooled PNS throughout the response lifecycle. Conduct monthly reviews of Block Parties Screening (BPS) compliance for all grants projects. Address any inconsistencies promptly and inform management as needed, ensuring adherence to World Vision International policies. Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of tax reports. Manage staff provident fund and gratuity fund. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external audits. Manage the annual audit process, liaising with WV National Office and auditors and relevant authorities. Prepare and submit all required compliance reports (including statutory and ad-hoc reports).Ensure compliance with all relevant Bangladeshi laws and regulations (taxation, labor, NGO Affairs Bureau).
∎ Ensured Financial Accountability and Timely Reporting of Grants:
∎ Ensure timely preparation and submission of all monthly, quarterly, and annual project/grant financial reports to response leadership, the WV Financial Reporting database, and applicable donors/Support Offices. Respond to queries from donors, support offices, and internal response/WVB management regarding these reports. Review budget comparison reports to confirm adherence to line item flexibility restrictions and stated cost eligibility requirements. Correspond with WV Support Offices, donors, and management regarding project income, expenditure, and reporting. Ensure project income is sufficiently committed in PBAS, including the approval of carry forwards.
∎ Provided Strong Leadership and Oversight to the  Finance Team:
∎ Provide strategic leadership to team members to ensure effective and efficient management of financial operations. Translate World Vision's (WV) global strategy into operational objectives for the WV BRCR Finance team. Foster a culture of innovation, risk-taking, and continuous improvement. Actively participate in finance and grants management team meetings, representing the grants finance unit and contributing to discussions and decision-making processes.
∎ Enhanced Staff Capacity for Effective Grants Implementation:
∎ Conduct, in collaboration with implementing partners, pre-award and post-award surveys and financial reviews of prospective and existing grantees. Evaluate the adequacy of their accounting systems, internal controls, financial status, and capability to implement grants.
∎ Professional & Personal Development:
∎ Champion WV's values, serving as a role model for ethical conduct and professional excellence. Encourage knowledge sharing within and across departments. Demonstrate a deep understanding of and commitment to World Vision’s Core Values in all professional interactions and work approaches.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity, Provident fund
∎ Festival Bonus: 1

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Company Information:
∎ World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)
∎ Sayeman Heritage Residence, Second Floor, Block - B, Sayeman Road, Baharchora, Cox's Bazar -4700
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.

World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.

World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.

Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Address::
∎ Sayeman Heritage Residence, Second Floor, Block - B, Sayeman Road, Baharchora, Cox's Bazar -4700
∎ World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 29 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development