Finance and Admin Officer

Job Opening: Finance and Admin Officer

📋 At a Glance

🎯 Responsibilities & Context

The Finance & Administration Officer is responsible for ensuring the efficient financial management and administrative operations of the project. This role requires strict compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable statutory regulations. The position oversees budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, cash and bank management, procurement support, asset management, and administrative functions. The role also supports project planning by providing timely financial analysis, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring the effective utilization of project resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations: Maintain project financial management in compliance with RDRS and UNICEF requirements. Process payments and maintain accurate financial records.

• Budgeting & Reporting: Prepare budgets, forecasts, expenditure monitoring reports, and Statements of Expenditure (SoE). Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.

• Compliance & Auditing: Ensure compliance with UNICEF HACT requirements as well as taxation and VAT regulations. Maintain supporting documentation for audits and assist in audit processes.

• Procurement & Logistics: Coordinate procurement according to organizational policies. Maintain project assets and inventory.

• Administrative Support: Administer contracts and consultants. Maintain personnel and administrative records. Coordinate vehicle, travel, and office administration.

• Monitoring: Support financial monitoring visits across project sites.

🎓 Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• MBA or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of practical experience in the NGO or Development Agency sector.

• Experience using accounting software.

• Preferred: Experience with UNICEF financial procedures.

• Preferred: Proficiency in coordinating financial support across remote areas within the Rangpur, Rajshahi, Sylhet, or Mymensingh divisions.

💡 Skills & Expertise

• Financial & Budget Management

• Procurement & Auditing

• Administrative Support

• Accountability & Integrity

• Report Writing & Time Management

• MS Office Proficiency