Director of Finance, Grants, and Administration (SHOTORKO Project)

Job description

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. The U.S. Department of State-funded Strengthening Anti-Human Trafficking Responses for Online Recruitment into Criminal Operations (SHOTORKO) project addresses trafficking in persons for forced criminality in Bangladesh. The Director of Finance, Grants, and Administration (DFGA) will oversee and manage all project finance and accounting systems; develop forecasts and monitor budgets; ensure compliance with cost principles of Winrock International, the US Department of State (USDOS), the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGO AB) of Bangladesh, and local financial policies and reporting; provide input into USDOS budget projections and Winrock institutional budgeting; supervise relevant staff; and support implementing NGO partners' finance staff. This is a local/national, full-time position reporting to the SHOTORKO Project Director, contingent upon continuation of donor funding, and is not eligible for international allowances or relocation allowances. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible but no later than October 21, 2026; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain internal controls over project financial resources in accordance with Winrock policies, accounting standards and donor requirements
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, cash management, payments, advances, and bank reconciliations
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to Winrock Home Office, including monthly reporting packages and supporting documentation
• Reconcile monthly bank and petty cash accounts and report discrepancies to the Project Director
• Maintain banking relationships and ensure transparency and accountability
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and provide regular financial analysis and forecasts to project leadership
• Ensure compliance with NGOAB and other Bangladesh government regulatory bodies, including NBR
• Coordinate and receive FD-6, FD-2 and other necessary approvals from the NGOAB
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
• Lead the full subaward life-cycle management for grants to implementing NGO partners

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration, or Chartered Accountancy Course Completion (CA. CC) preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in financial management and leading administration of large-scale, complex projects
• Demonstrated expertise and track record in finance, accounting, budget preparation and management
• Proven experience supervising and managing staff
• Understanding and demonstrated experience in contracting of NGOs in Bangladesh
• Strong knowledge of Bangladesh Government and NGOAB rules, reporting requirements, fund-release procedures and annual audits
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork; fluency in oral and written English
• Proficiency in MS Office/Excel and QuickBooks
• Willingness to travel regularly within the country