Finance & Admin Officer

Job Description

Title: Finance & Admin Officer

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. (CACC will be additional advantage).

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

• At least 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the development sector.

• Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of IAS and BAS accounting systems.

• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent reporting, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to independently manage audits and prepare responses.

• Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant tools.

• Fluent communication skills in English and Bangla (both written and spoken).

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

• Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Direct Reports to: Coordinator (Accounts & Finance) and Head of Administration.

Employment : Contractual.

About Uttaran

Uttaran is a national development organization working in the coastal region of Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• The key responsibilities for this role may include the following

• Financial Planning and Reporting

• Analyze profitability by comparing actuals with forecasts.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial plans following the approved budget.

• Develop financial projections for the Project and submit cash requisitions to donors.

• Generate accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Create on-demand financial reports as required by Uttaran’s management and donors.

• Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with IAS and BAS accounting systems in project operations.

• Follow updated VAT, tax, and revenue compliance as per Bangladesh government regulations.

• Deposit VAT and tax to the government treasury within deadlines.

• Monitor procurement processes to ensure policy and compliance adherence before payment.

• Conduct internal audits and respond to audit observations by preparing management responses.

• Financial Operations and Record Maintenance

• Manage daily financial transactions and maintain books of accounts.

• Preserve and organize all financial documents, including vouchers, ledgers, bills, and reports.

• Maintain and update inventory and asset registers in line with organizational policies.

• Safeguard cash, bank cheques, audit reports, agreements, and other sensitive documents.

• Team Collaboration and Capacity Building

• Orient project team members on financial policies, norms, and compliance requirements.

• Participate in staff coordination meetings, share financial updates, and plan accordingly.

• Collaborate with programmatic teams to verify expenditures and monitor project activities.

• Support Uttaran’s management and donors with regular coordination and communication.

• Administrative Roles and Responsibilities:

• Abide by the staff’s management policy and accounts management policy of the organization.

• Submission of weekly/monthly activity plans and reports.

• Complete and preserve the staff personnel files with process documents.

• Complete and maintain the asset and update asset list

• Maintain and check attendance and movement registers for field visits properly.

• Fulfill and maintain leave forms and register properly.

• Maintain tour forms properly and submit them after tours with vouchers.

• Preserve organizational files and resources.

• Prepare for conducting additional responsibilities as required by the organization.

• Avoid conspiracy, indecent words, and negative views towards higher authority and show faith in the organization.

• Consolidate and unite for the organization.

• Salary: 50,000 BDT per month (Including all benefit)

• Compensation & other benefits - As per Uttarans Policy and Project Design.