Education

• Bachelor/Honors, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
• Masters, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Experience

• 5 Year

Additional Requirements

Skills

• Accounts and Finance
• Admin and Accounts

DM WATCH LIMITED is a leading research, consultancy, and training firm in Bangladesh, with both domestic and international operations. Our expertise spans six core practice areas:

• Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Environment, Climate Change, Hazard & Disaster

• Energy & Power

• Public Health & WASH

• Public Policy & Governance

• Urban Development & Management

We collaborate with governments, multilateral banks, bilateral development agencies, UN agencies, donors, I/NGOs, universities, and international consulting firms to deliver technical assistance, capacity building, project management, results-based monitoring, evidence-based research, evaluation, and policy support. For more information, please visit www.dmwatch.com.

Job Overview

The Deputy Manager/Manager—Finance and Operations will ensure smooth organizational functioning by managing financial processes, streamlining operational workflows, overseeing logistics and office administration, and strengthening HR and compliance systems. The role focuses on financial accuracy, operational efficiency, resource optimization, and maintaining organizational standards to support effective project delivery and overall business continuity.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Finance & Accounts

• Collaborate with the Managing Director and Senior Management Team (SMT) to monitor income, expenditure, cash flow, and update the organizational budget according to established financial systems.

• Record incoming funds, process invoices and expense claims, and raise invoices as needed.

• Review and verify project staff expenses, bills, and vouchers to ensure accuracy and proper cost allocation.

• Assist in preparing the annual organizational budget and developing project budgets for funders.

• Support project teams in managing budgets, preparing end-of-grant financial reports, and monitoring project expenditures.

• Maintain employee salary records and prepare regular financial reports.

• Collect vendor bills and submit to the relevant authority with supporting documentation.

• Update and maintain computerized financial records and formats.

• Review invoices, bank payment vouchers, debit/credit vouchers, and prepare cash flow statements with supporting notes.

• Manage tax, VAT, and related compliance matters, liaising with relevant authorities.

• Support business development activities from a financial perspective in coordination with business strategists, RKM, and CBD divisions.

• Assist the Project Management Unit (PMU) with procurement of human resources, logistics, and essential project services.

• Help develop detailed project financial plans, including cost breakdowns, allocations, and consultant remuneration.

• Manage cash flow planning, bank relationships, and contract management.

• Perform additional finance and accounting tasks as assigned by management.

2. Operations

• Plan, coordinate, and optimize operational procedures and systems for efficiency.

• Ensure effective information flow across the organization to support operations.

• Lead the preparation and regular updating of the Operations Division’s strategic and operational plans.

• Maintain paper-based and electronic filing systems in compliance with data protection and confidentiality guidelines.

• Provide day-to-day operational support, including correspondence and office supplies management.

• Maintain organizational contact lists and subscription databases.

• Ensure operations comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Stay informed of organizational changes and relevant business developments.

3. Human Resources

• Coordinate recruitment, induction, training, performance evaluation, and HR documentation, including contracts and NDAs.

• Facilitate staff training, role allocation, and optimal use of office space.

• Supervise operations support staff, oversee office activities, and ensure HR compliance and performance management.

4. Logistics Management

• Plan and support logistics, including inventory control, transportation, and warehouse operations.

• Oversee logistics staff, suppliers, and service providers.

• Monitor inventory, deliveries, costs, safety, and compliance requirements.

• Manage logistics documentation, reporting, fleet maintenance, and process improvement initiatives.

5. Office & Facilities Management

• Oversee office utilities, supplies, maintenance, security, and safety operations.

• Coordinate with external vendors, landlords, and service providers.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant office environment.

• Salary Review: Half Yearly
• Lunch Facilities: Partially subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 1

Work Place

Work from Office

Employment Status

Type: Full Time/Permanent

Job Location

Dhaka