Director Finance and Administration Bangladesh

• Position type : Permanent
• Deadline : 4 May 2015
• Salary : ompetitive with excellent benefits

It’s hard to believe that today 748 million people still don’t have clean, safe water and 2.5 billion live without a toilet. The resulting diseases kill one child every minute.

WaterAid is looking for a Director-Finance and Administration to play a vital role in our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world’s poorest communities.

Working within the Finance and Administration Department and reporting to the Country Representative, the Director-Finance and Administration will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, guidance, coordination and technical inputs to the overall functioning of the Finance and Administration Teams in line with global and country strategy. S/he will be responsible for effective financial planning and monitoring, grant contract management, reviewing & monitoring internal controls, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements, preparation of the annual financial plan and budget, financial reporting (including donor reporting), capacity building of partner organizations and Finance, Administration and other Teams within the Country Programme, liaising with regulatory authorities, GOB and donors on financial related matters . Being a member of the senior management team, s/he will provide strategic inputs to major organizational decisions and play a vital role in managing and sustaining the effective functioning of the organization.

To be successful, you will need: 

·   Preferably be a qualified Chartered/ Cost Accountant having the membership of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) or The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) or any other recognized accountancy body or MBA with major in Finance / Accounting from a reputed university or Masters in Finance / Accounting from a reputed university along with proven track record of leading and managing the Finance and Admin (IT would be an added advantage) functions in any reputed international or national NGOs with diversified workforces.

·   Years of experience of which 10 -15 years of experience in senior management position. 

·   Proven skill of team building, coaching, mentoring, problem solving and conflict resolution; be able to draw confidence and support from others

·   Profound knowledge and updated on current financial issues, good understanding of Govt. legislation and expertise on donor contract management.

By 2030 we want everyone, everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We need you to help us make it happen. If you bring your expertise, passion and professionalism, we’ll give you a lot back.  

Working with us, you will be entitled to a wide range of employee benefits, such as provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, life insurance, hospitalisation insurance scheme for spouse and children, and cell phone allowances.

For more information, please find the job description : JD_DFA_WAB

Please apply to : Recruitment.WAB@wateraid.org using ‘Director – Finance and Administration’ as the subject of your email. Please include:

•      A supporting statement of no more than one page with a summary of why you are most fits for the position and what value you will add if you are selected for this position

•      A CV

•      The names, positions and contact details of at least two referees, including your current or most recent employer

•      Current and Expected salary

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer. Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Please note: in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Bangladesh.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and must be ready to go through an extensive selection process. Any lobbying will result in disqualification.

No recruitment agencies please.