Fixed-Term

Assistant Manager (Finance)

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Job Description

Posted on 28th April 2025

Apply by 10th May 2025

About CHRF

Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to scientific research, advancing scientific knowledge and promoting science education among diverse audiences. CHRF is registered under the NGO Affairs Bureau and was founded in 2007 by a multidisciplinary research group, we operate with the core mission to improve child health by facilitating appropriate policy decisions on treatment and prevention of infectious diseases through quality research and advocacy using available resources. We conduct research in four hospitals (Bangladesh Shishu Hospital & Institute, Dr. MR Khan Shishu hospital, Chittagong Ma-O-Shishu Hospital, and Kumudini Women’s Medical College) and five microbiology laboratories around the country. We collaborate with different international organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Health Organization, Edinburgh University, Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, Centre for Disease Control, etc.  

We invite applications for the position of “Assistant Manager (Finance)” to join our Finance Team.

Job location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Application Process

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by emailing your application to hr@chrfbd.org along with your latest CV (02 pages) and cover letter (01 page) by 10th May 2025.The cover letter include a section on why you are applying to CHRF and another section on your strengths applicable on this position at CHRF. Applications without cover letters or cover letters that exceed 1 page or do not include the two stated sections will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At CHRF, we believe in an equal opportunity for all. We will consider all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or disability status.

Required Candidate Profile

  • - Master’s in Accounting or Finance from any reputed university.
  • - Preferred Professional Certification: CA course completed.
  • - At least 6/7-years practical experience in the related field.
  • - Good command of writing skills both in Bangla and English.
  • - Excellent computer operating skills including MS Office packages, accounting software.

Salary

Negotiable (depending on the experience and/or qualifications of the candidate), Contributory provident fund, festival allowance (Eid/Puja/Christmas and Baishakhi) and two days weekend.

Role

  • - Maintain and review bill/vouchers, prepare debit/credit/journal vouchers, and update transactions into accounting software.
  • - Prepare bank reconciliation statements, receipt and payment statements, budget variance, and other financial reports monthly for the management.
  • - Maintain and manage the cheque issue register, cash book, and petty cash management.
  • - Maintain liaison with NGOAB and prepare FD6, FD2, FC1, and other reports as per NGOAB.
  • - Provide logistical and procurement support to program activities as needed.
  • - Visit the project area, provide necessary support, and assist in monitoring and supervision.
  • - Maintain the fixed asset register.
  • - Communicate with internal audit and external auditors during project audits.
  • - Prepare a monthly project utilization report and provide it to the relevant project teams.
  • - Liaison with DC office, NBR, and other government offices.
  • - Prepare donor reporting as per grant compliance.