Senior Officer, Regional Accounts, AIM, manages regional financial reporting, oversees field accounting compliance, and monitors budget execution, requires an Accounting/Finance Degree, CPA/ACCA qualification, and 4+ years experience.
Job Summary
The
Regional Accounts Manager (RAM) is responsible for providing financial
oversight, technical guidance, and quality assurance for branch-level financial
operations within the assigned region. Reporting directly to the Country Office
Finance Manager, the RAM ensures that all branch financial activities are
conducted in compliance with BRAC financial policies, donor regulations, and
internal control standards.
The role supervises and supports Branch Accounts & Operations Officers
(BAOOs) by reviewing financial transactions, strengthening financial controls,
ensuring accurate financial reporting, and building the financial management
capacity of branch teams. The RAM plays a critical role in maintaining
financial integrity across multiple branches by monitoring reconciliations,
financial documentation, and system records.
The position also supports financial risk management, audit preparedness, and
coordination with programme teams to ensure that financial procedures
effectively support programme implementation while maintaining accountability
and transparency across regional operations.
Major Responsibilities
Financial
Oversight and Compliance:
- Provide
technical oversight of branch financial operations to ensure compliance
with BRAC financial policies and donor regulations.
- Review
branch financial transactions and records to ensure accuracy and
completeness.
- Verify
that BAOOs maintain accurate Daily Cash Registers (DCR) and perform
required reconciliations.
- Review
weekly and monthly bank reconciliations prepared by branches.
- Monitor
branch-level financial documentation to ensure completeness and audit
readiness.
- Conduct
periodic financial quality assurance reviews of branch financial records.
- Monitor
adherence to BRAC financial procedures across branches, including Cash
management policies, Procurement procedures, Asset management policies and
financial documentation standards
- Ensure
compliance with donor financial guidelines and organizational financial
procedures.
- Review
adherence to local tax and statutory requirements where applicable.
- Monitor
synchronization between Binsight and SBI Cloud systems.
- Review
system-generated financial reports to detect discrepancies.
- Provide
guidance to BAOOs on proper use of financial systems.
- Support
resolution of financial system errors or inconsistencies.
Field
Monitoring, Branch Support and Regional Financial Risk Management
- Conduct
regular monitoring visits to branches to review financial operations.
- Perform
surprise cash counts and verify physical financial records.
- Review
asset registers and inventory records during branch visits.
- Assess
compliance with internal control procedures.
- Provide
on-the-job coaching and support to BAOOs.
- Conduct
periodic financial risk assessments across branches in the region.
- Monitor
key financial risk indicators including Cash variances, Delayed banking,
Reconciliation discrepancies, Procurement irregularities etc.
- Recommend
corrective actions and escalate serious financial risks to the Country
Office Finance Team.
- Work
closely with regional programme leadership to align financial processes
with programme implementation.
- Provide
financial guidance during programme activities such as asset distributions
and participant support initiatives.
- Support
programme teams in financial planning and resource management.
Budget
Monitoring, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting and Consolidation
- Monitor
budget utilization across branches within the region.
- Analyze
budget versus actual expenditures and identify variances.
- Provide
financial insights to support programme implementation.
- Support
preparation of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) inputs and financial
projections.
- Review
branch-level financial reports including Monthly financial reports, Bank
reconciliation statements, Procurement summaries
- Ensure
financial reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
- Consolidate
regional financial data and submit reports to the Country Office Finance
Team.
Mentorship
and Capacity Building:
- Provide
technical guidance to BAOOs on accounting procedures, financial policies,
and internal controls.
- Conduct
regular coaching and mentoring sessions with BAOOs to strengthen financial
management capacity.
- Support
the onboarding and orientation of newly recruited BAOOs.
- Identify
training needs and recommend capacity development initiatives.
- Facilitate
regional finance learning sessions and promote peer learning among BAOOs.
Strengthening
Internal Controls, Audit Coordination and Preparedness
- Monitor
implementation of internal control systems at branch level.
- Review
segregation of duties within branch finance operations.
- Ensure
timely reconciliations and proper voucher approval processes.
- Review
financial documentation for completeness and compliance.
- Monitor
financial transactions to identify potential irregularities or fraud
indicators.
- Review
unusual financial activities or discrepancies.
- Ensure
suspected fraud incidents are reported in accordance with BRAC policies.
- Support
investigation and follow-up on financial irregularities where required.
- Support
branches in preparing for internal and external audits.
- Conduct
pre-audit reviews of branch financial records.
- Ensure
financial documentation is properly organized.
- Support
BAOOs in responding to audit queries.
- Track
implementation of audit recommendations across branches.
Safeguarding
Responsibilities:
- Promote
and uphold BRAC’s safeguarding principles by ensuring that all staff,
participants, and community members are protected from abuse,
exploitation, harassment, and neglect during programme implementation.
- Support
the integration of safeguarding standards into financial and programme
operations.
- Promote
safeguarding awareness among staff and encourage reporting of safeguarding
concerns.
- Follow
established safeguarding reporting procedures for any reportable
incidents.
Experience
(Including sector/industry):
- Bachelor’s
degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Commerce.
- Minimum
4–5 years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably in
development or NGO programmes, including experience with managing finance
and accounts for development programs including microfinance, livelihood,
education, agricultural and food security, and/or girl’s and women’s
empowerment programs
- Experience
supervising finance staff and overseeing financial operations across
multiple locations is an added advantage.
Knowledge and Competencies:
- Strong
knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and internal
controls.
- Experience
with financial systems and digital reporting tools.
- Strong
analytical, supervision, and mentoring skills.
- Excellent
communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
- High
level of integrity and commitment to BRAC’s mission and values.
Specific Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s
Degree (preferred)
- Accounting
/ Finance / Business Administration / Commerce
Professional Certification
- Part or full qualification in a
recognized professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CPA, or
equivalent will be an added advantage.
