Chief Financial Officer | Bangladesh Football Federation

Job Brief

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is the National Governing Body for football in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Football Federation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join as the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for: Effective cost control, risk management and planning organization financial strategies and compliance in all aspect. The Basic Functions: As CFO, the Incumbent is responsible for managing the overall day-to-day operations and strategic functions of Finance, Accounts, Tax & VAT departments through monitoring a large group of employees in the organizations.

If you're passionate about the position and can think of ways to add creativity to your work, we'd like to meet you.

Location: BFF House, Motijheel, Dhaka

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the overall financial operations of the Federation, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, financial reporting and audits.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations and standards, including FIFA and AFC financial guidelines.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support BFF's strategic goals and sustainable growth.
• Manage financial risk, funding, investment activities and long-term financial planning.
• Supervise the finance team and ensure effective internal controls and governance processes.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders including banks, regulatory authorities and funding partners.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports for the BFF Executive Committee, FIFA, AFC, and relevant authorities.
• Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Control, Margin Analysis, Costing Management Reporting.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, half yearly & statutory accounts.
• Develop the finance team strategy to be able to improve and execute financial policy and accounting procedure from time to time according to FIFA guidelines.
• Analyze and make recommendations on overall financial development plan and budget.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the management from time to time.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance, Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Finance, Accounting, Master of Commerce (MCom) in Finance, Accounting
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualifications such as CA/CMA/CPA/ACCA are preferred.

Experience: At least 10 years

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, taxation, and compliance requirements in Bangladesh.
• Experience in working with donor-funded projects or international sporting bodies will be an added advantage.
• Proven leadership, communication and strategic planning skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.

Compensation & Other Benefits: BFF offers competitive remuneration packages with excellent CPD and support mechanisms.

Apply Procedure

Email your CV: Send your CV to the given email: recruitment@bff.com.bd

Hard Copy

Due to the requirements of this role the successful applicant will undergo a screening process. If you are interested and feel to meet the criteria for this post, please send your CV and a covering letter to: Human Resources Department, Bangladesh Football Federation, BFF House, 14/B Outer Circular Road, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000 by post or email to recruitment@bff.com.bd with the subject line: "Application for Chief Financial Officer - BFF" by 4th May 2025. Only the short-listed candidates will be called for Interview.