NGO Forum for Public Health
Finance & Accounts Officer — Support Humanitarian Projects in Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Deadline: 2025-10-18
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: NGO Forum for Public Health
Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Type: Contractor
Salary: Tk. 65,000 - 84,500 (Monthly)
Posted: 2025-10-10
Experience: 5 Years
Education Requirements
MBA / M.Com / MBA in Accounting / Finance / ACCA / ICMA part-qualified (preferable)
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor fund management activities in coordination with the Project Coordinator.
- Prepare and maintain spreadsheets and subsidiary records for payments.
- Process and verify volunteer payments, ensuring compliance and timely adjustments.
- Prepare monthly and periodic financial statements for the organization and donors.
- Monitor and control IT and VAT deductions at source; deposit and issue payment certificates to suppliers/service providers.
- Review and recommend payment vouchers and cheques; oversee daily banking and fund management.
- Manage petty cash funds, prepare weekly reports, and process reimbursements.
- Issue receipts for payments received by cash, cheque, or bank transfer.
- Prepare bank reconciliations for all accounts and provide daily/weekly reports on bank balances and outstanding cheques.
- Ensure timely and correct deliveries of procured items and perform quality control.
- Prepare purpose order/work order and collate procurement documents (PR, RFQ, CBA, PO, GRN, Note for Record) for procurement committee approval.
- Prepare monthly Receipt and Payment Statements and support accounts section reporting.
- Support preparation and maintenance of correspondence, HR files and other relevant documents.
Required Skills
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Tally ERP9, Tally Prime, ERP systems
- Bank reconciliation and ledger maintenance
- Budgeting and donor financial compliance
- VAT & tax compliance
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Experience in NGO/INGO finance systems
Benefits & Compensation
- As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health
Job Description
NGO Forum for Public Health is seeking a qualified and experienced Finance and Accounts Officer to join their team supporting humanitarian and development interventions in Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia). This job opportunity is ideal for a candidate with strong accounting skills, NGO experience, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to donor compliance and transparent fund management. The company invites eligible candidates across Bangladesh to review this circular and apply through the online application process.This job posting is part of an ongoing recruitment circular by the company and aims to attract candidates who can manage daily finance operations, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely financial reporting. The Finance and Accounts Officer will play a critical role in financial stewardship for donor-funded projects and organizational operations.Key responsibilitiesMonitor fund management activities in coordination with the Project Coordinator and ensure funds are used as per donor guidelines.Prepare and maintain detailed spreadsheets and subsidiary records for payments, ensuring accurate documentation for audits.Process, verify and make timely volunteer and vendor payments while ensuring compliance with organizational procedures.Prepare monthly and periodic financial statements for the organization and donors, including Receipt & Payment Statements.Monitor and control IT and VAT deductions at source, deposit deductions timely, and issue payment certificates to suppliers/service providers.Review and recommend payment vouchers and cheques; oversee daily banking, fund management and petty cash operations.Manage petty cash funds, prepare weekly reports, process reimbursements and issue receipts for cash, cheque or bank transfer payments.Prepare bank reconciliations for all accounts and produce daily/weekly reports on bank balances and outstanding cheques.Support procurement processes by preparing purpose orders/work orders, ensuring required documents (PR, RFQ, CBA, PO, GRN, Note for Record) and coordinating with the procurement committee for approvals.Ensure timely and correct delivery of procured items, perform quality control to avoid delays and maintain project results.Support the accounts section of NGO Forum Central Office with statements and other necessary documentation.Support preparation and maintenance of correspondence, HR files and relevant reports as required by the organization.Required skills & qualificationsEducation: MBA / M.Com / MBA in Accounting / Finance, ACCA/ICMA part-qualified preferred.Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (5–7 years preferred) in NGO or development agency contexts.Technical skills: Strong accounting skills including Tally ERP9, Tally Prime, ERP systems and online accounting platforms.Practical knowledge in budgeting, ledger maintenance, bank reconciliation, VAT & tax compliance and donor financial compliance.Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Language: Fluency in English and Bangla; knowledge of Rohingya/Chittagonian dialect is an advantage.Preferred: Experience working in Cox's Bazar and familiarity with humanitarian program finance is preferable.Other detailsJob role: Finance and Accounts Officer (Contractual)Work place: Work at office — Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)Vacancies: 1Age requirement: 25 to 40 yearsGender: Male & FemaleContract duration: The duration of the contract will be until 2026-09-30 as indicated in the job key points.Salary: Tk. 65,000 (monthly) with upper range noted; details in job posting.BenefitsBenefits will be provided as per NGO Forum for Public Health Human Resource Policies & Procedures. The company provides standard HR benefits aligned with organizational policy for contractual staff.How to applyInterested candidates should read the full job circular and apply online via the employer's Apply Online functionality. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Candidates must submit a complete CV with contact details and a recent passport-size photograph. Early application is encouraged as the company may close the advert early upon sufficient responses. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; background and safeguarding checks will be performed in line with organisational policies.This description is intended for SEO and informational purposes to help candidates across Bangladesh find this job, learn about the company, and understand how to apply. If you are seeking a responsible and impactful job in the humanitarian/NGO sector, we encourage you to apply and join the company's efforts to support vulnerable communities.