Finance Officer

Job Description

Title: Finance Officer

Company Name: Nagorik Uddyog

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 47000 - 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting
• Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting

• 3 to 5 years

• Age At most 40 years

Skills Required: Accounting, Computer skill, Finance, Admin

Experience Requirements:

• The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Finance, Administrative
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in development or donor-funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with NGO financial compliance and audit procedures will be preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and willing to visit field offices

Additional Requirements

• Strong financial management and analytical skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of donor compliance and NGO financial systems
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, especially in Tally Prime and MS Excel
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Integrity and commitment to transparency and accountability

Job Context: (Contractual – Project Based)

Background

Nagorik Uddyog is a national level human rights and development organization working in Bangladesh to promote social justice, strengthen democratic governance, and advance the rights of marginalized and excluded communities. With long-standing experience in labour rights advocacy, community empowerment, legal aid, and policy engagement, the organization places special emphasis on women workers, informal sector labour rights, and rights-based grassroots mobilization.

Building on this experience, the project “Empowering Women Workers for Rights and Safety” (39 months, 1 September 2026 – 30 November 2029) is designed to strengthen the collective agency, leadership, and workplace rights of women engaged in informal and subcontracted Ready-Made Garment (RMG) production contexts in Bangladesh. The project focuses on enhancing their awareness of labour rights and occupational safety, and developing their capacity for collective action, negotiation, and workplace dialogue. Through structured training, peer leadership development, workplace coordination mechanisms, research, and advocacy, the project aims to improve working conditions, strengthen grievance systems, and amplify women workers’ voices in decision-making spaces.

Job Summary

The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing all financial operations of the project, ensuring accurate budgeting, accounting, reporting, and compliance in line with organizational policies and donor requirements. The position will play a key role in maintaining financial transparency, supporting effective utilization of project funds, and ensuring proper documentation for audits and reporting.

The role requires strong financial management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with project teams to ensure smooth financial planning and implementation support.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budget Management

• Assist in preparation of annual and activity-based budgets in coordination with project management.

• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.

• Ensure proper allocation of costs across project components.

• Support budget revisions and financial forecasting when required.

Accounting & Financial Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records of all project transactions.

• Ensure proper documentation of vouchers, receipts, invoices, and supporting documents.

• Process payments in compliance with financial procedures and approvals.

• Maintain cash book, ledger, and project accounts systematically.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and donor submission.

• Support narrative and financial reporting alignment with project outputs.

• Ensure timely submission of financial statements and expenditure reports.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, NGO Affairs Bureau requirements, and organizational financial policies.

• Support internal and external audit processes.

• Maintain audit-ready documentation at all times.

• Address audit queries in coordination with management.

Cash Flow & Fund Management

• Manage project cash flow efficiently to ensure smooth implementation of activities.

• Monitor advances, settlements, and reconciliations.

• Ensure safe custody and control of project funds.

Coordination & Support to Project Team

• Work closely with Project Coordinator and Field teams to ensure financial alignment with activities.

• Provide financial guidance during planning and implementation of field activities, trainings, and events.

• Support logistics-related financial processing for workshops, meetings, and field operations.

Procurement & Administrative Support (Financial Aspect)

• Support procurement processes ensuring transparency and value for money.

• Review and verify quotations, bills, and procurement documents.

• Maintain financial compliance in procurement and service contracts.

• Festival Bonus: 2

Two yearly bonus (equivalent to one month`s salary) Costs in relation to any fieldwork will be borne by the organization.