icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddr,b, as a values-based organization, encourages women and people with disabilities.

The Finance Department is committed to provide timely, accurate, clear and complete information and to support iccdr,b’s divisions, departments, units, offices, donors and wider stakeholders/community at large through its core values of excellence, integrity and inclusivity.

Brief Description:

The Senior Budget and Cost Officer will report to the Senior Manager, Budget and Planning and the specific areas of responsibilities include:

• Participate in Budget development process for unrestricted Grants;
• Participate in Cost proposal development process with program team to develop accurate and realistic Budgets for restricted Grants;
• Monitor & control restricted and unrestricted budget codes ensuring Organizational and Donor compliances;
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of Financial Reports & Invoices to donors;
• Provide necessary responses to donor queries;
• Provide regular budget variance analysis and reports to Senior Manager, Budget and Planning;
• Coordinate with external and internal auditors to meet any queries and required documents;
• Provide orientation and training on various Financial issues to Project Finance and Admin staff.
• Take part in Divisional Coordination meeting and share concern with Senior Manager, Budget and Planning on operational challenges.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• MBA or Master’s in Finance / Accounting. Preference will be given to the candidates having CA / CMA /ACCA (Part Qualified) with good academic records;
• 5 years of experience in the Finance/Accounts domain with a reputed organization.

Location: Mohakhali campus, Dhaka.

Contract Type and Duration:

• Fixed Term; duration will be 2 Years with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Annual Tk. 9, 09, 360/- inclusive of house rent, conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits
• 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance, and subsidized canteen. Transport and day-care facilities are subject to space availability.

Notes of attention:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview;
• The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised;
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by May 04, 2024.