Position: Director-Finance and Administration
Staff Category: Core and full-time
Duty Station: THP Dhaka Office
Reports to: Country Director (Operational) and Global CFO (Functional).
Nationality:  Bangladeshi

Position Summary

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) is responsible for overseeing and leading all financial, administrative & Human Resources activities, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, government regulations, THP policies and procedures and donor requirements. The Director of Finance and Administration ensure legal compliance with local laws and regulations, provides financial and technical management for grant budgeting, expense monitoring and timely preparation and submission of financial reports and manages budgets, audits, forecasting, and supporting grant management efforts.  Reporting to the Country Director, the DFA oversees a team of finance, admin and HR personnel including an Accounts Manager, a Finance, Grants and Compliance Manager, Finance and Admin officers, and an HR and Admin Officer.

Essential Functions

1. Audit and Financial Reporting:

• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of financial transactions, records, and systems to support audit requirements.
• Collaborate with auditors, as well as the audit and finance committee of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) to address inquiries, provide necessary documentation, and implement audit recommendations.
• Review and maintain a local Finance Manual ensuring its adequacy with THP minimum standards, adherence to established accounting principles, and donor specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards (Generally accepted accounting standards and local standards).
• Estimate the financial risk for any investment project.
• Establish and maintain financial systems and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Recommend opportunities to strengthen internal control and propose corrective action when identified.
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements package for the Global office.
• Ensure proper management of the fixed asset register in compliance with accounting standards as well as donor requirements, i.e. acquisition, disposal, and depreciation of the assets.

2. Budgeting and financial planning

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of annual budgets in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights for informed decision-making and budget adjustments.
• Identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present regular budget variance reports and financial performance updates to senior management. as well as the National Advisory Committee through the audit and finance committee.

3. Daily Financial Management:

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, bank reconciliations and records, with filing of all vouchers and supporting documentation.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial reserves to support operational needs.
• Coordinate quarterly requests of funds in compliance with THP Cash Management guidelines.
• Conduct periodic financial reviews and reconciliations to maintain data integrity.
• Provide regular training to financial and administrative staff on tools, policies, and procedures.

4. Compliance with Local Laws and Taxes:

• Stay up to date with local financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements to ensure full compliance.
• Prepare and submit accurate tax filings and other financial reports to local authorities as required.
• Provide guidance to THP on tax implications and financial compliance matters.

5. Grant Management:

• Collaborate with program managers to oversee financial aspects of grant applications, awards, and reporting.
• Ensure proper allocation and utilization of grant funds according to donor restrictions and guidelines.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial reports to grantors, demonstrating accountability and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and grantor policies.
• Support development and review of (sub)grant budgets; provide training and support to partner implementation organizations as needed.

6. Global Administration:

• Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures, and best practices that support efficient and effective operations globally.
• Oversee facilities management, procurement, vendor relationships, and other administrative functions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in administrative management.
• Oversee the procurement process for service providers and partners.

7. Human Resources Management:

• Collaborate with the Country Director, in coordination with the Sr Director, Global operations and Human Resources in the Global Office to develop and implement human resources strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and professional development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and employment standards.
• Manage benefits, including pension plan, compulsory insurance, and run payrolls.

8. Other responsibilities:

• Contribute to the improvement or implementation of management information systems (implementation of Sage Intacct).
• Participate in a collegial office environment including helping with office-wide initiatives outside of your own job area.
• Represent THP at external events and meetings.
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Effectively communicate financial information and insights to non-financial stakeholders with the organization regularly to assist them in understanding their burn rate.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, duties, or responsibilities associated with the role.

Qualifications and Experiences:

1. Education:

• Excellent academic background in the field of accounting with a professional degree such as ACA, FCA, FCMA or CPA.

2. Work Experience:

• Minimum Required: 10 years of proven experience at senior managerial level in financial management, budgeting, audit, and compliance, including experience in managing donor-funded grants, subcontracts/ grants, and good understanding of the rules of donors, preferably in a nonprofit international organization or development sectors.
• Preferred: Non-profit setting with remote team structure, and experience in a fast-paced environment with a small team.

3. Specialized Knowledge Needed for Job Performance:

• Proficiency with Spreadsheets, and advanced knowledge of Excel is required.
• Strong knowledge of local financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to mentor and manage finance, admin and HR team members.
• Experience in risk management and implementation of internal controls.
• Possess an understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to NGOs.
• Accounting and audit practices related to donor funded projects.

4. Skills:

• Sound judgment, able to troubleshoot problems, come up with creative solutions, while also identifying issues which need to be escalated.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills, ability to prioritize.
• Superior organization skills and high-level of accuracy, rigor, and attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration s, admin and HR kills; ability to collaborate with colleagues and partners nationally and internationally.
• Ability to adapt and work in a very flexible, fluid, and evolving environment.
• Resourceful self-starter with ability to independently multitask and prioritize.

5. Special Skills:

• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Intacct software systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, with expertise in Excel.
• High level of knowledge with Google Suite and tools.

6. Other

• Excellent command over both written and spoken Bangla and English.
• Excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a shifting daily schedule, including outside of regular working hours and days.

• Ability to travel domestically as and when necessary.

Benefit Highlights:

How to Apply:

Application Deadline: 10 August 2026

Short-listed applicants will subsequently be called for a written test and/or interviews. Candidates will have to go through an extensive selection process.

Any lobbying will be treated as disqualification of the candidature.