Finance Officer

Job Description

Title: Finance Officer

Company Name: Women Job Creation Center (WJCC)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Bagerhat (Mongla)

Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years

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

• At least 5 years

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

Skills:

• 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.

• Employment Status: Contractual- Fixed Term Contract for 3 years

• Job Location: Mongla Upazila under Bagerhat District.

• Workstation: Mongla

Job Context

WJCC is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1992 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. WJCC is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.

WJCC invites applications for the vacant position titled- Finance Officer for the Fisherfolk Integration for Sustainable Habitat and Natural Ecosystem Transformation Project

Reports to: Chief Executive, WJCC

Job Responsibilities

• The Finance Officer will manage financial operations to ensure smooth and compliant implementation of the Project and other organizational initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• 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 WJCC 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 WJCC management and donors with regular coordination and communication.

• Salary: 30,000 BDT and 1 festival bonus equivalent of 1 month gross salary yearly

• Compensation & other benefits: As per WJCC Policy and Project Design.