Finance Officer

Job Description

Title: Finance Officer

Company Name: DALIT

Vacancy: 1

Location: Khulna (Dacope)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 15 May 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
∎ Professional certification such as CA (CC), ACCA, or CMA will be considered an asset.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 3 years of experience in financial management roles, preferably in development or NGO sectors.
∎ Demonstrated experience in project budgeting, donor reporting, and audit preparation.
∎ Experience working on rights-based projects or those involving civic engagement, gender inclusion, or governance is an advantage.
∎ Strong understanding of financial systems, accounting principles, and donor compliance (EU, UN agencies or equivalent).
∎ Advanced skills in MS Excel, and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Tally, or similar.
∎ Attention to detail with strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
∎ High integrity, ethical behavior, and the ability to work in a culturally diverse team.
∎ Strong communication skills in Bangla and English.
∎ Experience:
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∎ Skills and Competencies:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records for the project using approved financial systems.
∎ Record all financial transactions in accordance with national standards and donor-specific requirements.
∎ Manage project petty cash, bank reconciliations, and vouchers with proper documentation and coding.
∎ Monitor day-to-day expenses related to awareness, community dialogues, youth trainings, procurement, and advocacy forums.
∎ Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports including budget vs. actual analysis.
∎ Support the Project Manager in preparing detailed budgets and forecasts for activities such as stakeholder workshops, Model Union implementation, mobile app development, and youth internships.
∎ Track budget consumption across different outcomes and flag potential over/under-spending in a timely manner.
∎ Ensure compliance with donor/DALIT financial guidelines, procurement policies, and documentation protocols.
∎ Prepare fund requests and ensure timely disbursement to field activities and partner service providers.
∎ Liaise with external/internal auditors and provide necessary documentation for financial and donor audits.
∎ Support procurement processes for goods and services (e.g. ICT equipment, media campaign materials, event logistics) ensuring adherence to procurement policies.
∎ Maintain inventory and fixed asset register for the project office and supported unions.
∎ Monitor vendor contracts and maintain records for payments and service deliveries.
∎ Train field teams and youth committee members (if needed) on basic financial recordkeeping and expense documentation.
∎ Coordinate with DALIT’s central finance team and contribute to organizational financial strengthening.
∎ Assist in building financial systems sustainability beyond the project period through cost recovery planning.
∎ Position Summary:
∎ The Finance Officer will oversee the financial management, accounting, and budget tracking of the civic engagement project. S/he will be responsible for maintaining financial systems in compliance with organizational policies and donor regulations, ensuring timely financial reporting, and supporting audits. The Finance Officer will work closely with the Project Manager and program teams to ensure efficient financial operations and accountability for all activities under the four project outcomes.
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∎ Working Conditions:
∎ Based in Khulna with occasional travel to project locations.
∎ May require flexibility during donor reporting periods or audits.
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∎ Project Duration: 2 Years (Full-time)
∎ Project Title: Together for Tomorrow: Enhancing Cooperation for Social Sustainability
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∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Financial Management & Accounting
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∎ Budgeting & Forecasting
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∎ Grants & Donor Compliance
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∎ Procurement & Logistics Oversight
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∎ Capacity Building and Coordination

Compensation & Other Benefits:

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Khulna (Dacope)

Read Before Apply: Interested candidates are invited to apply with a CV (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter highlighting their suitability and experience for the position. Email your application to career.dalit@gmail.com by May 25, 2025. Please mention "Application for Finance Officer - Inclusive Civic Engagement Project" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women and candidates from Dalit or marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Any kind of persuasion will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. Organizational Background: DALIT is a rights-based development organization working to empower Dalit and other marginalized communities in Bangladesh. With a strong commitment to social inclusion, DALIT promotes civic rights, education, gender equality, and access to services. This new initiative strengthens civic engagement, governance participation, and collaboration between citizens, civil society, and government authorities, especially for the most excluded. Address: DALIT, 37/1, Kedarnath Road, Moheshwarpasha, KUET, Daulatpur, Khulna-9203

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email career.dalit@gmail.com

Company Information:
∎ DALIT
∎ 37/1 Kedarnath Road, Moheshwarpasha, KUET, Daulatpur, Khulna-9203
∎ Dalit is a non governmental organization working since 1998 for empowering and mainstreaming dalit and other marginalized communities in the southwest part of Bangladesh. Through its programs and projects, Dalit provides a range of rights-based services to them through a holistic approach. In particular for children/adolescents, it organizes non formal pre-school and tuition education centres, awareness programs on rights/health and hygiene, vocational trainings.

Address::
∎ 37/1 Kedarnath Road, Moheshwarpasha, KUET, Daulatpur, Khulna-9203
∎ Dalit is a non governmental organization working since 1998 for empowering and mainstreaming dalit and other marginalized communities in the southwest part of Bangladesh. Through its programs and projects, Dalit provides a range of rights-based services to them through a holistic approach. In particular for children/adolescents, it organizes non formal pre-school and tuition education centres, awareness programs on rights/health and hygiene, vocational trainings.

Application Deadline: 25 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development