Finance Officer (Lead)

Job Description

Title: Finance Officer (Lead)

Company Name: ASSOCIATION FOR ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT (AAFAD)

Vacancy: 1

Age: 35 to 45 years

Job Location: Kurigram

Salary: Tk. 33500 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Masters
• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

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

• Age 35 to 45 years

• Minimum 5 years of experience in NGO financial management.

• Experience with UN agencies or donor-funded projects preferred.

• Strong skills in Tally Software/Excel and financial documentation.

Location: Kurigram (AFAD Head Office)

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 12 Months (November 2025 – November 2026)

Start Date: November 2025

Reporting to: Chief Executive, Project Manager- AFAD

The Association for Alternative Development (AFAD) is a women-led, non-governmental development organization established in 1998 in Kurigram, Bangladesh. AFAD works to empower marginalized women, girls, and climate-vulnerable communities through programs focused on gender equality, disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate resilience, livelihoods, humanitarian response, and social inclusion. With over 26 years of experience, AFAD has implemented numerous projects funded by UN Women, UNFPA, Oxfam, Christian Aid, Malteser International, Handicap International and other development partners. AFAD has a strong grassroots presence, deep community networks, and a proven track record of leading women-centered resilience initiatives across disaster-prone regions of Bangladesh.

AFAD, in partnership with ASDDW (Khulna) and BINDU (Satkhira), is implementing the Gender Responsive Disaster Risk reduction in Bangladesh (GRDRRIB) Project under CFP No. UNW-AP-BGD-CFP-2025-015. The project will mobilize women and girls living in embankment-adjacent, climate-vulnerable areas to lead embankment monitoring, disaster preparedness, gender-responsive governance, and evidence-based advocacy.

AFAD is looking for suitable and qualified candidates for the following positions under the “Gender Responsive Disaster Risk reduction in Bangladesh (GRDRRIB)Project” supported by UN Women Bangladesh.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing all financial operations of the Gender Responsive Disaster Risk reduction in Bangladesh (GRDRRIB) Project in full compliance with AFAD’s financial policies and UN Women’s donor requirements. The role ensures transparent, accurate, and timely financial management across all project districts, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, procurement compliance, and audit support.

The Finance Officer will maintain all accounting records, prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, oversee cash flow, manage payroll and partner financial reporting (ASDDW & BINDU), and support the Project Manager in ensuring adherence to donor-approved budgets. The position will also ensure proper documentation for all procurement and operational expenses, maintain an updated asset register, and support external and internal audits.

This role requires strong attention to detail, high integrity, proficiency in accounting software, and the ability to work independently while ensuring full financial accountability for the project.

Key Responsibilities (Not limited to):

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Maintain vouchers, ledgers, cashbooks, and bank reconciliation.

• Ensure procurement and expenditure compliance with donor rules.

• Monitor financial reporting from consortium partners ASDDW & BINDU.

• Maintain payroll, asset register, and financial documentation.

• Support external audits and donor financial verification.