Description

A. Financial Management and Compliance Support for Donor Agreements (55%)

• Prepare and monitor annual, bi-annual, quarterly, aand monthly project budgets and budget variance analyses.
• Track project expenditures against approved budgets and proactively flag significant variances.
• Provide financial inputs to project workplans, forecasts, and budget revisions as required.
• Timely and accurate monthly financial and budget monitoring reports.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date project financial records and supporting documentation.
• Process payments, advances, settlements, and reimbursements in a timely and compliant manner.
• Ensure proper coding, authorization, and documentation of all project expenditures.
• Manage petty cash and perform bank and cash reconciliations, where applicable.
• Ensure timely liquidation and reconciliation of staff and partner advances.
• Fully reconciled and up-to-date project financial records.

• Ensure compliance with donor agreements and Heifer International financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and budget-versus-actual reports for project management and the Country Finance Team.
• Prepare draft half-yearly and final donor financial reports in coordination with the Project Manager and Country Finance Team.
• Maintain well-organized financial files and documentation to support audits, reviews, and donor monitoring visits.
• Timely and accurate financial inputs for donor reporting and project reviews.

• Review procurement and payment documentation to ensure financial compliance with Heifer International procurement standards, policies, approved budgets, and donor requirements.
• Maintain financial records related to procurement processes, contracts, and vendor payments in accordance with Heifer International procurement standards.
• Support asset tracking, inventory management, tagging, and handover documentation in line with Heifer International policies and procedures.
• Complete and well-documented audit trails for all project expenditures, ensuring alignment with Heifer International procurement and financial compliance standards.

B. Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Financial Reporting Across Country Offices (40%)

• Support internal, external, and donor audits by providing accurate financial records and explanations.
• Ensure internal financial controls are consistently applied at the project level.
• Identify, escalate, and help mitigate financial risks, control gaps, or compliance issues.

• Work closely with project and field staff to promote sound financial management and discipline.
• Provide guidance to project staff on financial procedures, documentation requirements, and compliance standards.
• Coordinate regularly with the Country Finance Team to ensure alignment, reporting accuracy, and timely submissions.
• Perform other finance- and project-related duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Country Finance Director, consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a donor-funded development environment with compliance requirements of institutional funders. Project management experience, with project management certification a plus.
• Knowledge of the NGO business sector; Knowledge of institutional funders for international development.
• Sound knowledge of budgeting, accounting principles, and internal financial controls.
• Ability to navigate financial and non-financial data gathering and analytics; technically adept with ability to quickly learn and maximize usage of technology and software.
• Practical knowledge of the local country generally accepted accounting principles and fiscal statutes.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with accounting or financial management systems/ERPs.
• Time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision.
• Good leadership qualities and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet the deadlines. 
• Fluency in English and Bangla - both spoken and written.

• Ability to prepare and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail 
• Good team player with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in several locations 
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision 
• Willingness to work with a flexible schedule 
• Willingness to extensively travel to rural areas 
• Able to effectively promote Heifer’s mission values, and objectives 
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity