Assistant General Manager (Finance & Accounts)

Professional Experience: Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management position, such as Assistant General Manager (F&A), Assistant Director (F&A), Coordinator (F&A), Finance Manager, or an equivalent role within the microfinance sector.

Age Limit: Candidates must be aged 50 years or below. However, the age requirement may be relaxed by up to 2 years for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Computer Proficiency: Strong computer literacy, with mandatory proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bengali.

Professional Attributes:

• Demonstrates sincerity, accountability, and a strong sense of responsibility.

• Maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and professional ethics.

• Possesses a strong work ethic and the ability to work under pressure.

• Demonstrates adaptability to modern systems, technologies, and innovative working approaches.

• Exhibits creativity, initiative, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Has excellent interpersonal, self-motivation, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountancy (CA) or CA Course Completed (CA-CC) qualification is mandatory.

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, conduct budgetary analysis, identify variances, develop financial forecasts and capital allocation plans, and establish effective financial control mechanisms for field offices.

Coordinate with commercial banks, non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs), and microfinance funding platforms to secure financing facilities at competitive interest rates.

Oversee the timely preparation and closing of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cash Flow Statements, and Fund Flow Statements, in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Supervise, review, and consolidate financial accounts from regional, zonal, and branch offices to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Ensure the proper deduction and deposit of VAT and income tax in compliance with applicable government rules and regulations.

Ensure the timely preparation and submission of tax returns, regulatory reports, and other statutory documents to relevant authorities and government agencies.

Prepare and submit financial reports to PKSF and other development partners and donors in accordance with their reporting requirements.

Coordinate audit activities and ensure timely resolution of audit observations and compliance issues at the branch office level.

Monitor and manage fund flows based on operational requirements, ensuring timely receipt of funds from funding sources, disbursement to field offices, and proper reconciliation and reporting to all relevant stakeholders.

Review financial statements, reports, and supporting vouchers received from branch offices; ensure compliance with established approval procedures, obtain necessary authorizations, and provide feedback for improvement.

Monitor budget utilization and enforce effective budgetary controls to ensure optimal use of financial resources.

Promote transparency, accountability, and integrity in all accounting and financial management activities.

Compile and review monthly financial statements, bank reconciliations, and adjustment entries from field offices.

Provide technical guidance, supervision, and capacity-building support to branch-level accounting personnel.

Coordinate and resolve financial and accounting matters across all organizational levels.

Perform any other finance- and accounts-related responsibilities assigned by Management.