Finance Manager

The role

Lead and oversee the financial management and accounting for the SETU project in Bangladesh, a USDA Food for Progress initiative run by Winrock International. Maintain financial systems, internal controls, budgets, reporting and compliance with USDA and Bangladesh requirements, and supervise the Bookkeeper.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day financial operations and keep project financial records accurate and compliant with USDA requirements and Winrock policies
• Maintain internal controls over receipts, disbursements and project resources
• Review payment vouchers, invoices, expense reports and other transactions before processing
• Develop, monitor and manage the project budget, forecasts and cash flow
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for Winrock and USDA
• Oversee project bank accounts, reconciliations, payroll processes and tax and statutory filings
• Support audits and coordinate responses to audit findings
• Review subcontractor invoices and monitor subcontractor expenditures
• Supervise, train and mentor the Bookkeeper

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting or financial operations, preferably in international development or donor-funded programs
• Experience managing finances of complex projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting and internal controls
• Knowledge of donor financial compliance requirements
• Experience managing banking, cash flow, payroll, tax and statutory requirements in Bangladesh
• Experience supporting internal, external, donor and statutory audits
• Supervisory experience training and mentoring accounting or finance staff
• Strong knowledge of Bangladesh taxation, statutory compliance, banking and payroll
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computerized accounting systems such as QuickBooks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Fluency in Bangla

Nice to have

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field
• Professional accounting certification such as CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA or equivalent
• Experience managing finances for USDA, USAID or other U.S. Government funded programs
• Experience with monetization or USDA Food for Progress programming

Before you apply

• Local/national position: not eligible for international allowances or relocation allowances
• Applications accepted as soon as possible and no later than November 15, 2026, reviewed on a rolling basis
• Only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted

About the company

Winrock International implements the five-year SETU project, which seeks to expand international trade in agricultural goods in Bangladesh. Winrock's mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources.