Asst. Officer / Officer - Finance & Accounts

Job Description

Title: Asst. Officer / Officer - Finance & Accounts

Company Name: BURO Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 26 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

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

• Minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4

• Partly qualified CA/ CMA (minimum 1,200 marks completed) or partly qualified ACCA (minimum 900 marks)

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 26 years

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Financial accounting principles (IFRS, IAS etc.)

  • Bangladesh VAT & Income Tax

• Proficiency in:

  • Accounting software

  • MS Excel (advanced formulas)

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in Accounts/ Audit/ Financial Reporting preferably in microfinance/MFI/NGO financial management.

• Experience managing branch accounting and consolidation in a multi-branch environment.

• Strong knowledge of taxation, audit, and regulatory/statutory compliance.

• Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and strong Excel skills.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Bangla.

• High integrity, professionalism, and ability to work under pressure.

BURO Bangladesh, a leading microfinance institution in Bangladesh, invites applications from qualified, experienced, and competent professionals for the position of Asst. Officer / Officer - Finance & Accounts. The role facilitates the organization’s financial management and reporting, accounting operations, regulatory and statutory compliance, audit coordination, internal controls, and the Finance & Accounts team.
Workplace: Head Office (with occasional field visits)
Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate end-to-end Finance & Accounts functions including budgeting, accounting, reporting, controls, and compliance.

• Assist to prepare annual budget and rolling forecasts; ensure budgetary control and variance analysis.

• Assist and help to prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

• Assist microfinance accounting, branch-wise accounting, and organization-wide consolidation.

• Ensure compliance with MRA, NBR, donor/partner reporting requirements, and other statutory/regulatory obligations (and Bangladesh Bank requirements, as applicable).

• Ensure timely submission/payment of VAT, Income Tax, Withholding Tax, and other statutory returns.

• Coordinate/Support internal and external audits; ensure timely closure of audit observations.

• Develop, implement, and update financial policies/SOPs and strengthen internal controls.

• Maintain books of accounts (general ledger, journals, vouchers)

• Prepare monthly, quarterly & annual financial statements

• Bank reconciliation statement preparation & cash flow monitoring

• Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis

• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

• Coordinate with management for financial reporting.

• Oversee ERP/accounting software operations and drive system/process improvements.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts & Finance team.

• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Department Head of Finance & Accounts

• Works closely with: Board of Directors/Audit Committee (as required)

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on qualifications and experience).

• Three festival bonuses (2 Eid + Boishakh), contributory provident fund, and gratuity.

• Other benefits as per organizational policy.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.