Finance Officer

Association for Social Development and Distressed Walfare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Finance Officer for the Gender Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction project in Bangladesh. This role involves ensuring efficient financial management, budget monitoring, and compliance with donor requirements. The ideal candidate will provide oversight of financial practices, prepare reports, and support field teams. Strong financial skills, accounting knowledge, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment are essential. This position is based in Chalna Pourashava with periodic travel required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• Experience in financial management for international projects is preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with financial policies and donor requirements.
• Monitor and report on project budget utilization.
• Prepare financial reports for management and donors.
• Guide field teams on financial procedures.

Skills

Financial management

Budget monitoring

Compliance knowledge

Accounting software proficiency

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Project: Gender Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction in Bangladesh (GRDRRIB)

Location: Chalna Pourashava, Dacope, Khulna (field-based with periodic travel required)

Reportable To: Project Officer/Executive Director

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Finance Officer will ensure efficient, transparent, and compliant financial management of the Gender Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction (GRDRR) project. This position plays a crucial role in budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and ensuring adherence to donor and organizational financial policies. The Finance Officer will provide strong financial oversight to support gender-responsive, high-quality project implementation across field and central operations.

Key Responsibilities

• A. Financial Management & Accounting
• Maintain accurate financial records, accounts, vouchers, and documentation for all project-related transactions.
• Process payments, advances, settlements, and reimbursements while ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Record transactions in the accounting system with proper coding, supporting documents, and timely entry.
• Ensure cash and bank management, including reconciliation and liquidity planning for project activities.
• B. Budget Monitoring & Control
• Assist in preparing annual and periodic project budgets in coordination with the Project Manager and Finance Manager.
• Regularly track budget utilization and monitor variance, flagging any risks or underspending/overspending trends.
• Provide financial forecasts, expenditure updates, and budget analysis for management and donor reporting.
• C. Compliance & Audit Support
• Ensure all financial practices align with donor requirements, audit standards, and organizational compliance frameworks.
• Maintain proper filing, documentation, and audit trails for all financial transactions.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing required documents, reconciliations, and explanations.
• D. Procurement & Administrative Support
• Support procurement planning, quotations, vendor payments, and ensuring procurement follows organizational guidelines.
• Verify vendor invoices, purchase orders, delivery notes, and service contracts before processing payments.
• Support the project team with administrative tasks such as logistics, field expense management, and inventory updates.
• E. Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and donors.
• Prepare fund requests, cash projections, and expenditure statements.
• Summarize financial data into easy-to-understand formats for project decision-making.
• F. Field Finance Support
• Guide field teams on financial procedures, advance handling, documentation, and safeguarding financial integrity.
• Conduct periodic field visits to verify expenses, provide training, and ensure quality compliance in financial practices.