Finance Assistant

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC started implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened an area office in Cox’s Bazar, and a country office in Dhaka.

POSITION PROFILE
The Finance Assistant (FA) will be responsible for performing day-to-day petty cash transactions and treasury functions of DRC Bangladesh in Dhaka Office among other regular tasks. S/he will closely work with Cox’s Bazar Finance team on accounting management, data entry on the ERP system, bank transactions etc. The FA will also be responsible for overseeing financial compliance for the payment requests to be processed through Dhaka Office. He/she will provide support to the finance unit at the DRC Country Office and other legal entities visiting in Bangladesh.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Tasks

• Management of Petty Cash/Imprest for CO in Dhaka with support from Finance Manager.
• Review payment requests in accordance with donor compliance and DRC policies.
• Maintain proper filing and easy retrieval of financial documents.
• Ensure all accounting vouchers are stamped with “PAID” seal.
• Deduct VAT and Tax from the payments as per GoB rules.
• Maintain manual cash book and keep it updated on a regular basis.
• Maintain petty cash funds, input financial data in the manual cashbook, and put on reconciliation of petty cash funds on a daily basis.
• Top up petty cash funds up to the approved ceiling and keep the same in a safe custody.
• Prepare cash denomination/reconciliation statement.
• Liaison with banks to make sure smooth availability of liquidity.
• Prepare necessary reconciliations aligning with DRC Dynamics.
• Retrieve all financial documents (hard copy) during internal and external audits.
• Prepare cheques/bank transfer to execute payments.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Safety

• Comply with all global and location-specific safety rules, policies, and procedures. Report safety incidents, near-misses and other relevant information to the safety team as shall be briefed during onboarding. Failure to adhere to these is a disciplinary offence while it may also leave the position holder, their colleagues and DRC Bangladesh, at risk.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the finance department preferably in an (I)NGO.
• Work experience in the humanitarian sector is desired.
• Knowledge of local taxation law.
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Word & Excel.
• Experience working with an ERP system.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Business Administration.

LANGUAGES

• English (Fluent in writing and speaking)
• Bengali (Fluent in writing and speaking)

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National
• Employment Band: I
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Duty station: Dhaka
• Closing Date for Application: 04 January 2025

WHAT WE OFFER

• Two Bonuses (paid on a pro-rata basis with monthly salary)
• Relocation Allowance
• Mobile Allowance
• Leave Encashment
• Group Life Insurance including Family
• Dental and Optical Benefits
• Gratuity
• Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity of Growth
• Various Learning and Development Platforms
• Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on the Apply Button.
• All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
• Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment’s supervisor with CV.

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics.

***FRAUD ALERT***
It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Bangladesh. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.

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Location: Dhaka