International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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Summary

Vacancy: —
Location: Dhaka
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: At least 10 years
Published: 27 Aug 2024

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Business Administration/ Commerce/Finance required.
Master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
Recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA/ ACCA/ ACA preferred.

Experience

At least 10 years

Additional Requirements

Extensive experience working in development or humanitarian response with international NGOs and/or UN organizations
At least 10 years of relevant experience with a minimum of five years of managerial experience in Finance
Requires extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs (ERP, SUN System and Vision)
Requires having familiarity and experience in dealing with financial compliances of UN and non-UN grants (e.g., ECHO, UK, Canada, US, etc.)
Solid understanding and experience of relevant GoB compliances for INGOs in Bangladesh including but not limited to FD6, FD7, VAT, taxes, etc.
Sound leadership skills and ability to demonstrate and promote cross-function collaboration
Requires to be comfortable in being a proactive member of the senior management team
Requires having a proven track record of proactively identifying and communicating potential problems and proposing solutions
Demonstrated skills and experience in strategic and analytical thinking and solution-oriented
Required to be able to function effectively in a complex work environment, setting appropriate priorities and managing competing priorities and pressure
Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support
Requires to have excellent interpersonal communication skills and professional patience and be able to interact, partner and thrive in a diverse environment
Committed to empowering team members through capacity development, motivation and delegation,
Committed to IRC’s core values of Integrity, Equality, Accountability and Service
Candidates with international work experience will be highly preferred.
Good written and verbal skills in the English and Bangla language.

Responsibilities & Context

Purpose:
As a member of the Country Program Senior Management Team (SMT), the Deputy Director Finance provides financial leadership and management necessary to ensure that the country program has the appropriate financial infrastructure and systems in place to support the strategic vision and mission of the organization. S/He will contribute to the development of the country program’s strategic and operational plans and be accountable for ensuring and monitoring delivery against the financial plans through targeted and comprehensive financial analytical review. The Deputy Director Finance is responsible for the overall policy and management for the financial and accounting management of the Country Program. Emphasis will be placed on financial management policies, practices and systems that are aligned with local laws and US as well as adhering to donor requirements but are also conducive to effective implementation of country programs.

As Deputy Director Finance, s/he will have responsibility for all aspects of strategic and operational finance in the country program, acting as the principal finance business partner to the Senior Management team and Country Director, Regional staff as well as conforming to IRCs financial control environment and CFO standards and objectives.

Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh Country Program, the Deputy Director Finance will have dual reporting to the Country Director and the Regional Finance Director-Asia, including straight-line accountability to the CFO.

Strategic Planning & Analysis:

Provides financial information which supports the Country Director and SMT in making business decisions in line with IRC, Regional & Country Program strategies.
Provides strategic analysis on the overall financial health of the country program to the CD and SMT.
Contributes and provides feedback to the development/updating of Country Programs Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and SAP Implementation Plan.
Co-lead migration / updating country finance management system following IRC’s global requirement ensuring minimum disruptions e.g., Roll out/implement of Integra.
Lead implementation of Finance Score Card in Bangladesh Country Programme through strategic and operational collaboration within Finance team and with other functional heads.
Lead IRC’s finance department, working towards a motivated and high-performing finance team through skills enhancement, team building, delegation and empowerment.
Ensure Finance department extends full support in rolling out and meeting the requirement of PCM in Bangladesh Program.

Country: Bangladesh
Department: Finance
Contract length: 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh Dhaka Office with Frequent Travel to Cox’s Bazar Office
Reporting to: Country Director
Expected Start Date: At Earliest

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Compensation & Other Benefits

Remuneration Package: Competitive Base Pay with Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Dhaka

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