The anticipated objective of the project is to improve good governance practices in Bangladesh by strengthening civil society organizations’ (CSOs) ability to advocate more effectively for transparency, accountability and responsiveness to citizens’ needs. 

This project will seek to encourage sectoral and cross-sectoral collaboration and partnership among CSOs to jointly advocate for improved governance and other reforms.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The F&A Officer will be responsible for maintaining financial integrity, preparing all financial reports efficiently and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Bangladesh government regulations, policies and procedures, and donor requirements throughout the life of the project. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage the accounting, finance, and administration components of the program, including petty cash funds and field office finance, accounting, and administrative activities;

Establish program financial management systems, procedures and controls to ensure consistency with standard operating procedures and US government policies;

Coordinate monthly requests for funds to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations, and coordinate and oversee program tendering and procurement activities in country;

Advise project staff on financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports;

Review and approve all vouchers prepared (disbursement, receipt, and general journal vouchers) for expenditures and