Deadline: 25 July 2015
The Oxfam International is currently inviting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Finance Manager. The position will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Finance Manager will ensure the finance function within Oxfam in Bangladesh efficiently and effectively supports the country program.
The Oxfam International works to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will perform the following functions-
- Provide overall management and co-ordination of the work of the finance teams.
- Lead on and support programme teams in assessments and building financial management capacity of Partners.
- Conduct monitoring visits to partner organisation on a regular basis in line with Oxfam-partner agreements.
- To be accountable for the implementation of the corporate and divisional finance policies and procedures, ensure effective financial management, asset management and financial accountability within the Country.
- To support the Business Services Director with the resource planning (budgeting) process and ensure review, consolidation and submission of country budget within regional timeframe.
- Responsible for financial management (including Banking, cash flow and Asset management) across the programme.
- Ensure quality and accurate monthly finance returns and reports/summaries.
- To ensure the preparation of high quality country financial reports by consolidating the country accounts in a computerized information system.
- Review/monitor Country financial performance against budget, provide analysis/commentary on these as required by the region.
- Ensure that all donor- financial reporting requirements are complied with and that donor financial reports are submitted in a timely manner.
- Liaise with the bankers and other government departments on financial issues and audits.
- To be responsible for the implementation of Oxfam’s relevant organisational standards and compliance with legal obligations.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements in the region including providing audited regional accounts for the Bangladesh Government.
- Ensure internal control procedures exist and are followed.
- To lead on Financial Management and risk assessments for scale up/down for emergencies.
- Manage Oxfam staff, volunteers and consultants/service providers. effectively, using corporate systems and ensuring competencies are equal to the programme’s demands.
- Actively implement Oxfam GB’s policies in the recruitment and employment of staff, volunteers, or consultants/service providers.
- Draw up budgets for all projects and activities, manage spending within budgets, and provide justifications for variances to the WIN & Communications Manager.
- Ensure that proper administration and logistics systems and procedures are followed in the procurement of goods and services.
- Actively embodies the centrality of influencing in Oxfam in Bangladesh’s country strategy.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Qualified Finance Manager with relevant degree. MBA desirable.
- A minimum of 10 years experience in providing a whole range of financial services to an organisation, ideally with at least 3 years in the International NGO.
- Experience of working in highly complex political environments
- Experience of working in insecure environments and of implementing security policies.
- Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proven high level of financial management skills and high level human resources skills.
- Proven knowledge of computerised systems and demonstrable experience of working with computerised accounting packages and spreadsheets
- Ability to influence senior managers and peers over a wide range of issues.
- Ability to develop close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to deliver complex and technical messages in simple terms.
- Behavioural role model for peers and fellow team members.
- The ability to adapt to different cultures.
- Commitment and sensitivity to gender issues.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit Oxfam.
