Finance and Administration Analyst: Key Responsibilities and Career Insights
Paid
Country: Bangladesh
City: Rangamati
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Finance and Administration Analyst: Key Responsibilities and Career Insights
The Finance and Administration Analyst will be a member of the operations team of ERRD-CHT project and under the direct supervision of Project Manager and Chief Technical Specialist and close collaboration with Senior Management and the Country Office Finance Unit. S/he will be based in Rangamati with frequent field visits to other 2 CHT Hill Districts and Dhaka.
S/he will play an interlinking financial and administration coordination and supporting role to all units/teams of the ERRD-CHT project (Forest, Biodiversity and Watershed Management Team, Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Unit, Livelihoods, Climate Change and NRM Team, Gender, Community Cohesion and Women Empowerment Team, and MoCHTA Coordination and Capacity Building Team) in order to achieve his/her deliverables.
Duties and Responsibilities
Functions / Key Results Expected:
Financial:
- Ensure adherence to UNDP/NEX & DEX rules, regulations, policies, and strategies; implement internal control frameworks and proper financial resource management.
- Coordinate with USAID on budget and financial-related issues. Submit financial reporting to USAID per the requirements of the UNDP-USAID Agreement.
- Provide partner NGOs and other contractors with financial monitoring guidelines and ensure compliance with UNDP accounts, reports, and documentation standards. Provide progress reports and financial information periodically to the Chief Technical Adviser and other relevant parties.
- Ensure funds are disbursed on schedule, adhering to procedures, timelines, and budget provisions.
- Assist in preparing terms of reference, audit documentation, responses to audit observations, and review of accounts. Review audit reports, implement recommendations, build financial management capacities of implementing partners, and ensure continuous support and compliance.
- Ensure proper planning, expenditure tracking, anddit of financial resources in compliance with UNDP rules; oversee cash management, risk assessment, and transaction reconciliation. Monitor the financial status, reporting, and management in field offices, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with financial regulations.
- Use and track funding provided by different donors, the Government of Bangladesh and implementing partners to ensure transparent financial procedures at a regional level, and use of USAID funding to meet CHTWCA II objectives.
Administration:
- Procurement and Asset Management: Manage procurement activities, maintain asset registers, prepare disbursement documentation, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services related to CHTWCA II.
- Technical and Administrative Support: Support the CTA in managing, supervising, and coordinating technical and administrative aspects of the program, including staff management.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
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Required Skills and Experience for Finance and Administration Analyst
Education:
- A professional accounting qualification from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy, and/or Advanced (Masters) University Degree in Finance and/or Accounting is required. Or a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Candidates with professional accounting qualifications from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
- Candidates with no professional accountancy qualifications, but with degrees that major in accountancy and/or finance must complete the Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP), if recruited.
- Candidates satisfying the two above criteria are exempted from undertaking the UNDP Advanced Accountancy and Finance Test (AAFT).
- Candidates with MBA or master’s in finance with no accountancy qualification but with relevant experience must successfully undertake the UNDP Advanced Accountancy and Finance Test (AAFT) to be eligible for shortlisting.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years (with Master´s Degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor´s degree) of proven experience in handling/managing financial management and administration within UN, national or international organizations.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, including double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and financial statements.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to use software programs like cloud-based accounting systems, QuickBooks or Xero to record transactions, generate reports, and manage accounts.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis, financial modelling, and creating reports.
- Exceptional accuracy and focus to ensure data integrity and minimize errors in financial records.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication to explain financial data and reports to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify trends, interpret financial data, and make recommendations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from different teams, partners, operations, and management.
- Understanding and adherence to relevant financial regulations and internal control procedures.
- Experience in Finance Planning, Budgeting & Financial Reporting and Analysis.
- Experience working in INGO’s bi-lateral projects or USAID projects, with a multi-donor approach and familiarity working with GoB;
- Experience working with GoB organizations, USAID projects and excellent understanding of donor and GoB compliances of financial management
- Sound knowledge of financial rules and regulations and accounting in ERP-based financial management.
- Strong financial and administrative skills, result and client orientation, and ability to work in a team.
Required languages:
- Fluency in English and Bangla is required.
- Working knowledge in any of the CHT languages or Chittagong dialects will be an added advantage.
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Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Internships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 02 November,2024 |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| City | Rangamati |
| Organizer | UNDP |