Finance and Admin Officer
Job Description
Title: Finance and Admin Officer
Company Name: Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS)
Vacancy: 01
Age: 25 to 40 years
Location: Bhola (Char Fasson)
Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ 5 to 6 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO
Published: 24 Jun 2025
Education:
∎ Master of Commerce (MCom), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Management (MBM)
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 40 years
∎ Essential Requirements
∎ Able to prepare financial reporting monthly, quarterly and yearly
∎ Experience in preparing project budget
∎ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with project staff and stakeholders
∎ Excellent report writing skills in both English and Bangla
∎ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with project management tools
∎ Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
∎ Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
∎ Inspires and encourages others to meet their targets and demonstrates enthusiasm for work
∎ Role models and encourage others to seek and act upon opportunities for different or innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities
∎ Aware of what information needs to be given to whom and is able to communicate messages in an appropriate way
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Maintenance of bill/vouchers of the program
∎ Maintenance of petty cash and bank transactions
∎ Advance management·
∎ Reaching and maintaining agreement for office rental and office security
∎ Procurement and store management and reporting including preparing a potential list of the vendors involving the procurement committee as per policy of the organization and donor compliance
∎ Prepare procurement plan as per DIP of the project and having input from the senior staff of AVAS
∎ Vehicle management and reporting, maintaining total list of vehicles (Motorcycles, bicycles etc.) including renewal date of the documents of the vehicles getting and budgetary control including providing necessary input for budget preparation/ revision and control over expenses as per budget
∎ Follow VAT & Tax policies
∎ Establish and maintain liaison/coordination with the senior staff of the project
∎ Documentation and reporting
∎ Any other tasks assigned by the superior
∎ The Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS), working in Bangladesh since 1998 with the vision of building an "environment-friendly, gender-sensitive, fair, and self-reliant pluralistic society," is set to launch a new initiative in partnership with Plan International Bangladesh. The project, titled "DURBAR: Girls-Led Climate Solutions," will commence in August 2025 in Charfession Upazila under Bhola District.
∎ "DURBAR: Girls-Led Climate Solutions" project, implemented by the Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS), aims to empower adolescent girls and youth in Char Manika Union, Bhola, one of Bangladesh’s most climate-vulnerable coastal areas. Through integrated interventions in climate change education, health, sexual and reproductive rights and green economic opportunities, the project will build community resilience and promote youth leadership. Special focus is given to ensuring the participation of girls, marginalized groups and persons with disabilities. The initiative leverages AVAS’s strong local presence, partnerships with government and community stakeholders and experience in gender-transformative programming.
∎ KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
∎ This position is accountable to-
∎ Maintenance of bill/vouchers of the program
∎ Maintenance of petty cash and bank transactions
∎ Advance management·
∎ Reaching and maintaining agreement for office rental and office security
∎ Procurement and store management and reporting including preparing a potential list of the vendors involving the procurement committee as per policy of the organization and donor compliance
∎ Prepare procurement plan as per DIP of the project and having input from the senior staff of AVAS
∎ Vehicle management and reporting, maintaining total list of vehicles (Motorcycles, bicycles etc.) including renewal date of the documents of the vehicles getting and budgetary control including providing necessary input for budget preparation/ revision and control over expenses as per budget
∎ Follow VAT & Tax policies
∎ Establish and maintain liaison/coordination with the senior staff of the project
∎ Documentation and reporting
∎ Any other tasks assigned by the superior
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
∎ Depend on donor fund availability
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Bhola (Char Fasson)
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ Please copy the following link and pest it in your browser address bar and enter.
∎ Download and save the Job Application Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JY7ULHLwkemQM5JqvPeCPqNuLSqXXemP6zilArCAdc4/edit?usp=drive_link· · Complete, print and sign the form
∎ Attach all relevant documents. Place your application in an envelope clearly marked with the position name
∎ Submit the hard copy to: AVAS Bhaban, Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barisal-8200
∎ A panel will be formed for other projects as well; therefore, candidates are encouraging to apply.
∎ AVAS is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, respecting the rights of all beneficiaries, and upholding the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly, all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. AVAS has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation, abuse & Harassment (SEAH), Gender base Violence, Trafficking, Money Laundering, terrorist financing and involvement with terrorism committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work.
∎ Women are highly encouraged to apply. Any personal persuasion will result in disqualification. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. AVAS may cancel this circular at any time due to donor agency decision, government decision or any other reason. No TA/DA will be paid for Interview. Candidates who are free to join the post on August 01, 2025 are encouraged to apply.
∎ How to Apply
∎ Please copy the following link and pest it in your browser address bar and enter.
∎ Download and save the Job Application Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JY7ULHLwkemQM5JqvPeCPqNuLSqXXemP6zilArCAdc4/edit?usp=drive_link· · Complete, print and sign the form
∎ Attach all relevant documents. Place your application in an envelope clearly marked with the position name
∎ Submit the hard copy to: AVAS Bhaban, Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barisal-8200
∎ ****Application will not be accepted without a hard copy.
∎ A panel will be formed for other projects as well; therefore, candidates are encouraging to apply.
Company Information:
∎ Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS)
∎ AVAS Bhaban, Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barisal-8200
∎ www.avas.org.bd
∎ NGO
Address::
∎ AVAS Bhaban, Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barisal-8200
∎ www.avas.org.bd
∎ NGO
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 7 Jul 2025
Category: NGO/Development
