Posted on : January 22, 2026 Application deadline : January 30, 2026

Consultant (International) with Finance under the Central Management Services (Adv#14/2026)

icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddr,b as a values-based organization and encourages women and people with disabilities.

icddr,b invites applications from suitable candidates for International Consultancy with Finance.

Reporting and Coordination: The consultant will report to the Director, Finance (icddr,b), and work closely with the Controller Finance, Financial Reporting Unit, and ERP/ICT team. The consultant will maintain close coordination with icddr,b’s external auditors and the relevant oversight team.

The consultancy is expected to run over 4 months (February–May 2026), with intermittent on-site and remote engagements as needed. Estimated level of effort: 60–80 working days.

Assignment/Activity: This consultancy aims to provide expert technical assistance to icddr,b in reviewing, strengthening, and finalizing its International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) implementation, focusing on ensuring that the 2025 annual financial statements are fully compliant with IPSAS requirements. The assignment will be conducted remotely through consultations and coordination meetings as required.

Location: Dhaka /Abroad

Expected start date of assignment: February 2026

Duration: 80 days

Scope of work: The consultant will report to his/her respective supervisor and s/he will complete the assigned tasks as planned under the Scope of Work (SOW).

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Review and Technical Assessment

- Review the 2023–2024 IPSAS-aligned financial statements, accompanying
notes, and disclosures.
- Assess compliance with IPSAS 1– 40 and identify areas of partial or
non-compliance.
- Examine accounting policies, estimates, and judgments applied under the
current IPSAS framework.
- Evaluate opening balance adjustments, treatment of non-exchange
transactions, fixed assets, employee benefits, leases, and grants.
- Prepare a Technical Review Report highlighting gaps, inconsistencies
and recommendations for improvement.

2. Support in Preparing 2025 IPSAS Financial Statements

- Provide hands-on support to the Finance team in preparing 2025
IPSAS-compliant financial statements, including required disclosures.
- Advise on recognition and measurement of key IPSAS elements.
- Assist in finalizing accounting policy notes and IPSAS disclosure checklists.
- Guide the incorporation of IPSAS adjustments within the ERP/financial
reporting system.

3. Coordination with External Auditors

- Collaborate with icddr,b’s external auditors to ensure a consistent
understanding and interpretation of IPSAS standards.
- Participate in technical meetings to resolve IPSAS-related accounting or
disclosure matters.
- Review and provide input on auditor queries related to IPSAS application
and transitional adjustments.

4. Capacity Strengthening and Advisory Support

- Provide targeted technical mentoring to icddr,b’s finance staff on advanced
IPSAS topics.
- Develop concise IPSAS reference materials or working papers.
- Advise management on strategic next steps to achieve full IPSAS compliance
beyond 2025.

Expected deliverables:

Deliverable

Description

Timeline

Inception Report

Detaining approach, work plan, and coordination mechanisms

Within 2 weeks of commencement

Technical Review Report

Findings from the 2023–2024 financial statements review

Within Month 1

Draft IPSAS 2025 Financial Statement Template

Developed jointly with the Finance Division

Month 2

Final IPSAS-Compliant 2025 Financial Statements

Including notes, disclosures, and reconciliations

Month 3

Capacity-Building Brief & Recommendations

Key lessons, gaps, and sustainability plan

Month 4

Required qualifications and experience:

* Chartered Accountant or equivalent (CPA, ACCA, CA, or similar) with
specialization in IPSAS or IFRS for the public sector.
* At least 10 years of professional experience in financial reporting and
accounting, including direct IPSAS transition or audit experience with similar
organizations.
* Demonstrated experience in preparing or auditing IPSAS-compliant
financial statements.
* Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably MS 365 Dynamics).
* Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.

Notes of attention:

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by January 30, 2026.