UDDIPAN, a partner organization of PKSF, registered with the Department of Social Services of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (Registration No. Dha-01914), certified by the Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) Certificate No. 00123-00848-00003) and registered with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (Registration No. S-4243(345)/04) & NGO Affairs Bureau (Registration No: 286) invites applications from aspiring Bangladeshi citizens for appointment to the position of Director (Finance & Accounts), subject to the following terms and conditions.
Job Purpose
- UDDIPAN is a national-level development organization working across Bangladesh to promote socio-economic development, financial inclusion and sustainable livelihoods.
- UDDIPAN is seeking an ethical, dynamic, strategic and result-oriented Director (Finance & Accounts) to provide strategic financial leadership and ensure sound financial management, institutional financial sustainability, effective resource utilization, strong internal control and regulatory compliance. The Director (Finance & Accounts) will play a key role in supporting organizational growth, strengthening financial systems and enabling data-driven financial decision-making in alignment with UDDIPAN’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Strategy, Planning & Budgeting
- Develop and implement UDDIPAN’s financial strategy, annual budget and long-term financial sustainability plan in alignment with the organizational Strategic Plan.
- Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, expenditure planning and performance monitoring.
- Support detailed feasibility study of all financial decision-making in order to maintain organizational growth and performance.
2. Financial Management & Sustainability
- Ensure sound financial management, effective resource utilization, and long-term financial sustainability.
- Lead cost-efficiency, cost-control and financial performance improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for income growth and diversification of financial resources.
3. Treasury, Fund Management & Resource Mobilization
- Ensure effective treasury, liquidity and cash-flow management and optimal utilization of funds.
- Lead financial resource mobilization from PKSF, commercial banks, NBFIs and other financing partners.
- Manage loan negotiation, fund structuring and related financial arrangements.
4. Accounting, Reporting &Accounting Information System (AIS)
- Ensure accurate and timely accounting, financial statements, management reports and regulatory submissions.
- Strengthen AIS, dashboards and data-driven financial reporting for effective management decision-making.
- Ensure proper financial record keeping and reporting across Head Office and field offices.
5. Internal Control, Risk Management & Compliance
- Strengthen financial internal controls, risk management and financial discipline across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, tax requirements and requirements of MRA, NGO Affairs Bureau, PKSF and other relevant authorities.
- Proactively identify financial risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures.
6. Audit & Financial Governance
- Support and coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
- Strengthen financial governance, transparency, accountability and control over organizational funds and expenditures.
7. Microfinance Financial Management
- Oversee financial aspects of UDDIPAN’s microfinance operations, including portfolio performance, operational cost, provisioning and branch-level financial performance.
- Provide financial analysis and advice to support sustainable microfinance growth and operational efficiency.
8. Digital Finance & Automation
- Promote practical use of automation, digital tools, AIS and Fintech to improve financial efficiency, accuracy and transparency.
- Reduce manual financial processes and strengthen timely, reliable and automated reporting.
9. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead, mentor and develop the Finance & Accounts team and strengthen financial capacity across Head Office and field offices.
- Provide strategic financial advice to the Executive Director and Board.
- Maintain effective relationships with regulators, PKSF, Banks, NBFIs, Donors, Auditors and other financial stakeholders.
Core Attributes
- Integrity | Dedication | Strategic Financial Leadership | Fintech & Digital Finance Capability | Resource Mobilization | Cost Efficiency & Revenue Growth Planning | Microcredit Expertise | Governance & Compliance | Accountability.
