Assistant Finance Officer

Job Description

Title: Assistant Finance Officer

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Bagerhat (Sarankhola), Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia), Khulna (Koyra), Pirojpur (Zianagar), Satkhira (Assasuni)

Salary: Tk. 46174 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, Finance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• At least 2-3 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the development sector.

• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office applications.

• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with VAT, tax, and government regulations in Bangladesh.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.

• Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Location: Koyra (Khulna), Assasuni (Satkhira), Sharankhola (Bagerhat), Zianagar (Pirojpur), Teknaf and Ukhia Rohingya Camps (Cox’s Bazar)

Job Context

• Uttaran is a national NGO working since 1985 to promote rights, resilience, and socio-economic development of vulnerable communities. Uttaran is implementing the PROTISTHAA project, focusing on anticipatory action and timely humanitarian response through trigger-based systems.

• The Assistant Finance Officer will support financial management, compliance, and reporting to ensure efficient implementation of project activities in line with organizational and donor requirements.

• Reports to: Finance Officer

Key Responsibilities:

The Assistant Finance Officer will manage & assist financial operations to ensure smooth and compliant implementation of the Project Finance Officer and other organizational initiatives in collaboration and communication with Uttaran finance team.

Financial Roles

• Manage daily financial transactions and maintain books of accounts in compliance with organizational and donor requirements.

• Support the Finance Officer in maintaining proper financial documentation, including vouchers, ledgers, bills, and financial reports.

• Ensure financial compliance with project agreements and donor guidelines.

• Assist in maintaining and updating inventory and asset registers in line with organizational policies.

• Process bank transactions, including cheques, transfers, and documentation, ensuring proper authorization and documentation.

• Ensure VAT, tax, and other statutory compliance as per Bangladesh government regulations.

• Assist in timely deposit of VAT and tax to the government treasury.

• Follow procurement and financial procedures to ensure compliance prior to payment processing.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documents and responding to audit observations.

• Assist in preparation of financial reports for donor submission and internal monitoring.

• Coordinate with program teams to verify expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets and project activities.

Administrative Roles

• Follow organizational policies related to finance, administration, and staff management.

• Maintain movement, leave, and tour records with proper documentation and supporting vouchers.

• Preserve and manage organizational and project-related files and records systematically.

• Support overall administrative and financial coordination as required by the organization.

• Perform any additional responsibilities assigned by the organization in line with project needs.

• Salary: 46,174/- BDT

• Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran’s Policy and Project Design.