Centre for Peace and Justice, BRAC University
Finance Officer — Ensure Financial Integrity for Peace & Justice Project (CPJ, BRAC University)
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-11-25
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: Centre for Peace and Justice, BRAC University
Location: Dhaka
Type: Contractor
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-11-18
Experience: 2 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records of all project financial transactions and proper filing of vouchers.
- Prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring expenditures align with approved allocations.
- Process payments, reimbursements, and disbursements in coordination with BRAC University’s central Finance and Accounts department.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for project management and donors.
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations and organisational financial policies.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
- Coordinate with consortium partner to consolidate financial documents and data.
- Ensure accurate merging of financial reports from both organisations for donor submissions.
- Maintain clear communication and documentation to facilitate transparency and joint accountability.
- Organise project field visits, including transportation, accommodation, and allowances.
- Coordinate procurement and delivery of project-related materials and supplies.
- Maintain records of logistics and ensure smooth execution of project events, workshops, and training sessions.
- Assist project staff with planning and implementation of activities in the field, ensuring financial and logistical aspects are managed effectively.
- Liaise with vendors, consultants, and service providers regarding financial and logistical matters.
- Provide guidance to project staff on financial procedures, budgets, and compliance requirements.
- Perform other duties as required by CPJ management.
Required Skills
- Accounts and Finance
- Financial Reporting
- Budget monitoring and reconciliation
- Donor compliance and reporting
- Accounting software proficiency
- MS Office (Excel) proficiency
- Audit support and documentation
- Procurement and logistics coordination
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Communication and coordination skills
Benefits & Compensation
- Negotiable salary
- Project-based contract with professional development opportunities
- Collaborative academic and research environment
- Exposure to donor-funded project management and consortium coordination
Job Description
Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ) at BRAC University invites applications for a Finance Officer to support the PAHELA (Peace and Harmony Enhancement through Learning and Assessment) project. This is a project-based contractual position located in Dhaka, bangladesh. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial management, donor-compliant reporting, and smooth logistical support for field activities. This job circular is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional who wants to contribute to research, training, and advocacy in the area of peace and social justice within an academic company environment.Why apply? This role offers direct involvement in project finance and consortium coordination, exposure to donor reporting requirements, and the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary academic institute. If you are detail-oriented, have solid accounting experience, and enjoy collaborative project work, you should apply.Key responsibilities (summary):Maintain accurate records of all project financial transactions and ensure proper filing of all financial vouchers.Prepare and monitor project budgets and ensure expenditures align with approved allocations.Process payments, reimbursements, and disbursements in a timely manner in coordination with BRAC University’s central Finance and Accounts department.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for project management and donors; ensure accurate merging of financial reports from consortium partners for donor submissions.Ensure compliance with donor regulations and organisational financial policies; support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.Coordinate procurement and logistics for project activities, including field visits, workshops, trainings, and events (transportation, accommodation, allowances).Liaise with vendors, consultants, and consortium partners to consolidate financial documents and data; provide guidance to project staff on financial procedures.Perform other duties as required by CPJ management to ensure smooth project implementation.Detailed responsibilities (extending the circular):Keep up-to-date and accurate project ledgers and reconcile accounts periodically.Track project commitments and actual expenditures against the approved budget lines and flag variances with recommendations.Support procurement processes, ensure proper documentation for purchases, and maintain records for contract deliverables.Prepare donor-specific financial schedules and contribute to timely submission of financial packages as per donor timelines.Coordinate with the consortium partner to consolidate and merge financial reports for joint donor returns, ensuring transparency and joint accountability.Facilitate and prepare documentation for audits, responding to auditor queries with timely evidence and explanations.Required skills and qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.2–3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting (project finance preferred).Hands-on experience with financial reporting, budget monitoring, and donor compliance.Proficiency in accounting software (experience with common packages) and strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Good communication and coordination skills and experience coordinating with consortium partners and external vendors.Experience in organising field visits, managing logistics, and preparing merged financial reports is highly desirable.Other relevant information:Job type: Contractual (project-based)Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (office-based)Number of vacancies: 1Salary: Negotiable (as per company guidelines)Application instructions: Please follow the specific apply details below and ensure your CV (maximum 3 pages) and a motivation letter (maximum 1 page) are submitted before the deadline.How to apply (important):Send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and a 1-page motivation letter to recruitment.cpj@bracu.ac.bd by the deadline stated in this circular. In the subject line, write: "Application for Finance Officer Position".Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted (shortlist to be contacted by November 27, 2025).SEO / keywords: This job circular is published by the company Centre for Peace and Justice, BRAC University. If you are searching for a meaningful job in bangladesh where you can apply your finance skills to a research and advocacy project, consider applying to this position. The circular contains full application instructions and deadlines. Apply before the deadline to be considered.Equal opportunity: CPJ is an equal opportunity employer and maintains zero tolerance regarding sexual harassment.