Finance Officer

Job Description

Title: Finance Officer

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Bagerhat (Sarankhola), Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia), Khulna (Koyra), Pirojpur (Zianagar), Satkhira (Assasuni)

Salary: Tk. 56435 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

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

• Master’s degree in Accounting/ MBA (Major in Accounting, Finance), or a related field.

• CA (ACCA) is preferred.

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

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

• 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.

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

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.

• Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Location: Koyra (Khulna), Assasuni (Satkhira), Sharankhola (Bagerhat), Zianagar (Pirojpur), Teknaf and Ukhia Rohingya Camps (Cox’s Bazar)

Job Context

• Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.

• Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Finance Officer for the "The Protocols and Trigger‑based Institutional Systems for Timely Humanitarian & Anticipatory Action (PROTISTHAA)" Project

• Reports to: Coordinator (A&F) and Head of HR & Administration.

Key Responsibilities:

The Finance Officer will manage financial operations to ensure efficient, transparent, and compliant implementation of the project in alignment with Uttaran policies and donor requirements.

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 fund requisitions to donors as per partnership agreement.

• 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 (Incl. monthly VAT-TAX return).

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

• Update VAT-TAX schedule monthly basis and submit along with financial reports.

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

• Maintain audit ready documentation at all times and support internal/external 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 in audit ready condition, including vouchers, ledgers, bills, and reports in accordance with UTTARAN policy and donor guidelines.

• Verify that all expenditures are eligible, properly documented, and compliant before processing payments.

• 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.

Administration

• Maintains Administrative control with records such as commitments and expenditure; initiate and process administrative action relating to travel arrangements, payments, Procurements, and delivery of equipment, supplies of inventories.

• Manage day-to-day administrative functions including office supplies, logistics, inventory and facility management.

• Set up, classify and maintain appropriate files in the office. Ensure proper supplies of materials; manage office premises, Vehicles and inventories.

• Maintain personnel files, leave records and support recruitment processes as needed.

• Prepare procurement plans, support vendor enlistment and ensure proper documentation of contracts and agreements.

• Support staff entitlements, travel claims, and benefits management in compliance with approved budgets.

• Keep all relevant documentation and updated records of all transactions accordingly.

• Maintain and Keep track of all assets purchased under the project.

• Support the organization on documentation of meetings, workshops, and training sessions.

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• Salary: 56,435/- BDT with all benefits

• Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran’s Policy and Project Design.