Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 19 Dec 2015
Company Profile
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and has implemented over 200 projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including health, education, economic growth, democracy & governance and humanitarian assistance.
Position Description
IBTCI is looking for a full-time Finance & Administrative Manager to serve under the ongoing USAID-funded Accelerating Capacity for Monitoring and Evaluation (ACME) activity in Bangladesh that is held by IBTCI. The primary purpose of ACME is to develop and implement an M&E system for Development Objectives 2 (Feed the Future) and 4 (Global Climate Change).
This is a full time position based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The position is open immediately for a long-term assignment concluding in February 2018.
Responsibilities
The Finance & Administrative Manager's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage day-to-day accounting and disbursement needs of the program;
- Ensure the availability of funds and verify that all procurement actions are compliant with USG regulations, USAID policies, and IBTCI's financial management guidelines;
- Report daily to the Chief of Party (COP) on financial, bookkeeping, billings, procurement, and office and staff security arrangements;
- Oversee the local subcontractors for legal and accounting services including licensing and payroll processes;
- Monitor staff compliance with ACME policies and Standard Operating Procedures and promptly report infractions to the COP; and,
- Maintain office accounting and filing systems.
Requirements
- Advanced Diploma in finance and administration or similar field from a recognized university/institution with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and maintaining full financial accountability of an organization with experience in bookkeeping and computerized accounting software.
- Management experience – Lead and build teams, can operate with all levels of staff, mentor and coach others, strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, high integrity, ability to influence others, initiative and drive.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in all aspects of office administration and operational procedures.
- Proven success in maintaining professional business relationships with service providers, with evidence of strong ethical negotiation skills.
- Computer literate with significant experience in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Quick Books accounting software.
- Experience providing financial and administrative oversight support to USAID-funded development programs strongly preferred.
- Fluent written and spoken English (FS level 4 or higher).
- Bangladesh residency and citizenship is required.
How to apply:
Please submit an updated CV, cover letter, and 3 professional references through https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com/jobs.
Any questions or difficulties please contact klabombarde[at]ibtci[dot]com.
Only final candidates will be contacted. IBTCI is an equal opportunity employer.