FINANCE OFFICER

FINANCE OFFICER

Duty Station:  National Malaria Elimination and ATDs Control Program Office, CDC, DGHS, Mohakhali.

Contract Duration: 10 Months (Up to 31 December 2025)

Number of Vacancies: 01

Contract Type: Contract under NMEP, CDC

Contract Start Date:  Immediate

Reporting to:  Line Director, CDC, DGHS

A. Scope of Services:

Under the guidance of Line Director, CDC, DGHS and Supervised by Deputy Program Manager, Malaria Elimination Program, Directorate General of Health Services, the Finance Officer will provide the following supports:

•          Preparation of Program Budget and Work plan compliance with The Global Fund guidelines.
•          Execute, co-ordinate, review and monitor all financial activities of The Global Fund Grants.
•          Preparation of Progress Update, Disbursement Request, Annual Financial Report (AFR) and any other requirements from the donor.
•          Conduct periodic analysis of grant specific financial and fiduciary risks and implement mitigation actions.
•          Coordinate with auditors in finalizing annual/periodic or any other audits of the project;
•          Communicate and coordinate with Global Fund and Local Fund Agent regarding financial issues regularly;
•         Preparation of all financial statements and reports using accounting software ensuring The Global Fund requirements are followed, list of transactions are up-to-date at all times, reconciles with the report and trial balance/ledger maintained in books of accounts.;
•          Preparation of bank reconciliation statement and cash flow statement monthly, quarterly and yearly.
•          Ensures that the financial management system in place is optimal and the internal control environment is efficient.
•         Identify areas for improvement in the relevant standard operating procedures and systems, recommend solutions and help implementation of agreed recommendations.
•          Follow-up on management action points, recoveries and other periodic communication from The Global Fund and ensure that actions are taken in a timely manner.
•          Reportable to Finance Manager or Assistant Finance Manager of NMEP.
• Undertake any other activities as assigned by the Line Director, CDC

B. Payment:

The Finance Officer will get BDT 1,10,610 per month (BD-Taka One Lakh Ten Thousand Six Hundred Ten)

C. Required Qualifications and Experience:

•       Bachelors in Accounting/ Finance with grant financial management experience as essential, and masters in Accounting/ Finance/ACCA as desirable requirement
• At least 5 years of experience in relevant field; however, experience may be relaxed for candidates who have financial management experience with The Global Fund grants;
• Experience in working with Government will be an added advantage;
• Ability to interpret rules laid down in the grant agreement;
• E-communication skill for this position is essential;
• Competency in integrated software-based accounting system with excellent knowledge in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word. 
• Good written, spoken communication skill in English is essential

This position is open for Bangladeshi Nationals only. All candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds can apply for the vacancies.

The UN Agency prides itself as fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected consultants will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Last Date of Application:  February 13, 2025 

No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality.