Job Description: Finance Officer
Job Code: FNCE60035 - Financial Officer
Job Family: Finance
FLSA: Exempt
FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. FHI 360 is seeking a Finance Officer for its Alive & Thrive UNICEF-funded Strengthening Community-based engagement (CBE) for improved MIYCN and improved MCH services and nutritional care for Low Birth Weight (LBW) babies projects, which currently run through April 2024 and March 2024 respectively.
Job Summary:
Finance Officer for the UNCIEF CBE and LBW projects will be responsible for performing accounts receivable and payable functions, conducting audits, and tax preparation to support finance activities using DPA, GFAS and any other applicable organizational systems and software. He/she reviews and verifies records, prepares invoices and vouchers, reviews ledger and general journal entries and/or balances accounts payable and accounts receivable records. The Finance Officer will also generate reports, conduct specialized projects and respond to inquiries as required, as well as ensure that expenditures are in compliance with FHI 360 and applicable donor policies and regulations. The Finance Officer will work closely with the Alive & Thrive (A&T) Senior Finance Manager and Senior Manager, Contracts and Field Operations based in Dhaka. This position reports to the A&T Senior Finance Manager
Responsibilities:
- Maintains proper documentation for all office and A&T project expenditures.
- Supports financial management activities within FHI 360 systems in collaboration with A&T Bangladesh F&A team and performs relevant duties for their role as assigned in DPA and GFAS.
- Liaises with vendors and other service providers and ensures that invoices are verified and submitted on a timely basis.
- Processes and tracks invoices, payroll and sales tax, and vendor information for accuracy and completeness.
- Enters and reviews accounts payable requests to generate, print and distribute payments based on established policies and procedures.
- Prepares and maintains accounting/tax forms and reconciles sub-ledger accounts.
- Performs clerical activities and serves as backup to the first level accountant.
- Provides input to and supports the Finance and Operation Managers in the preparation of project budgets for Bangladesh.
- Performs other activities as assigned.
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Works on problems that are moderate in scope and require judgment in resolving or making recommendations.
- Exercises judgment within defined policies and procedures to obtain solutions and perform duties.
- Decisions made generally affect own job or specific functional area.
Supervision Given/Received:
- Has no supervisory responsibility.
- Receives instructions on new assignments.
- Typically reports to Finance Manager.
Education and Experience:
- Graduation or Post-graduation in accounting or relevant field.
- 5 - 8 Years of progressively responsible accounting, finance and operational management, and experience in a government contracting environment.
- Practical experience of working with NAV 2017 and DPA is required.
- Knowledge of U.S. Government and other international donor grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds.
- Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with client and staff.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
- Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government or private sector experience preferred.
- Legally authorized to work in Bangladesh
Technology to be Used:
- Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, fax machine, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.
Travel Requirements:
- 10%
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
Application Last Date: November 6, 2023
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicantsโ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicantโs tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others โ and yourself.Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
- 10%
- Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, fax machine, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.