Program Associate (Finance & Accounts)

Job Description

Title: Program Associate (Finance & Accounts)

Company Name: KNOWLEDGE HUB INSTITUTE TRUST (KHI Trust)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance. A master’s degree or professional qualification will be an advantage.

• 1 to 3 years

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or financial administration, preferably in an NGO, nonprofit, or development organization.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, bank reconciliation, and MS Excel. Experience with accounting software will be an advantage.
• Basic understanding of donor-funded project financial management and reporting requirements will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with Bangladesh’s VAT, income tax, and applicable financial compliance requirements.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, integrity, organizational ability, and effective communication skills.
• Candidates with experience in NGO/CSO financial management and donor-funded projects will receive preference.

KNOWLEDGE HUB INSTITUTE TRUST (KHI Trust)

POLICY•INFO•INTEL•DECEN

Program Associate (Finance & Accounts)

Reports To: Deputy Director, Finance

The Knowledge Hub Institute Trust (KHIT) is a results-oriented think and do tank that turns complex policy challenges into practical, evidence-based solutions, working across its six core thematic Research Units — Energy & Climate, Fiscal Justice, Business & Human Rights, Business Climate, Social Justice, and AI & Digitization — to strengthen institutions and drive inclusive impact in Bangladesh. KHI invites applications from accomplished finance and account professionals for the position of Program Associate (Finance & Accounts) to support the Institute’s financial management, accounting, administrative, and compliance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day financial operations, including voucher preparation, data entry, bookkeeping, and maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements, expenditure reports, and other financial information.
• Assist in budget preparation, budget monitoring, and expenditure tracking for organizational activities and donor-funded programmes.
• Process payments, maintain cash and bank records, and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing, staff reimbursement, and other employee-related financial transactions.
• Assist in preparing donor financial reports and maintaining supporting documents in accordance with grant agreements and donor requirements.
• Maintain financial files, vouchers, bills, receipts, and other supporting documents for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assist in VAT, income tax, and other statutory compliance activities, as required.
• Support procurement documentation, asset registers, inventory records, and related financial administration.
• Coordinate with programme and administrative teams to collect financial information and ensure timely processing of transactions.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing relevant financial records and supporting documents.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Director, Finance or the Executive Director.

Compensation: An attractive remuneration package, negotiable and commensurate with the candidate`s qualifications and experience, will be offered along with other admissible benefits.