Junior Associate, Finance and Administration

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Junior Associate, Finance and Administration to support the finance and Administration department for budgets and financial planning, general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and procurement. This role is offered on a 3 years fixed-term contract, subject to availability of funding. You will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

About GAIN

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. In particular, we aim to make healthier food choices more desirable, more available, and more affordable. GAIN’s mission is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially the most vulnerable to malnutrition.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, Bangladesh, the Junior Associate will be responsible for managing payment processes, the Partner’s financial report review and supporting document checks and will contribute to the financial management of the project’s implementation.

You will assist with the compliance and financial risks, providing financial information/data of the performance of the project and will ensure timely reporting. The postholder will also support the Technical Assistance Project Proposal (TAPP) led by the Ministry of Industries (MoInd) for budgeting, inter items cost adjustment, and reporting. In addition, you will work closely with different stakeholders including government bodies and non-government organizations.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Providing administrative support to the Finance and Program team to prepare the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and monthly and periodical financial statements
• Preparing and ensuring that accounts payable documents (e.g., invoices, payment requests) are complete for approval and payment
• Maintaining assets inventory and managing all assets by keeping up to date and making periodical physical verification.
• Working with Auditors to fulfil their requirements, supporting with the maintenance of compliance and relevant documentation
• Ensuring timely update, preparation, and submission of monthly and half-yearly TAX returns
• Communicating with vendors for procurement according to GAIN Finance Policy and ensure the EOI/ RFP and ToR’s are properly formulated
• Liaising with GAIN Global offices, shipping, freight forwarding, port, customs, private off docks and all concerned Government Authorities for smooth operation and supporting to arrange documentation for clearance of goods and services

About You

The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience in financial transactions and administration such as bookkeeping, processing staff payments and payments runs, reporting, compliance and auditing. You should also have proven experience in Finance and Administration functions within a finance and office support role.

The postholder should have good interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment. You should have the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure with deadlines as well as highly flexible and willing to travel in challenging environments.

Experience in using QuickBooks accounting software and working with an International NGO would be an advantage. Candidate with education background in Accounting, Finance, Business Studies or related fields is highly desirable.

About our Offer

The starting salary on offer for this role is from BDT 851,232 – BDT 970,008 per annum, depending on experience.

GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.

We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.

GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This advert closes on 3rd July 2022. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in Bangladesh. Please note that GAIN is currently unable to sponsor working visas and relocation.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.