Finance Assistant - Cox's Bazar

About the role

NRC Bangladesh, which supports Rohingya refugees and vulnerable communities in Cox's Bazar, is hiring a Finance Assistant for its Cox's Bazar operations. The post covers end-to-end financial operations, including cash and bank management, payment processing, reconciliations, staff advances, petty cash, travel claims and volunteer payments. The contract is 12 months, with 30% travel within the Cox's Bazar district.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NRC financial policies, internal controls and government VAT and tax requirements.
• Prepare and arrange bank withdrawals after obtaining the required approvals.
• Manage petty cash and operate the petty cash box in the office.
• Post daily expenditures in the NRC accounting system and carry out monthly reconciliations of office cash and bank accounts with the Finance Officer and Coordinator.
• Maintain a register of incoming bills, invoices and other money claims.
• Assist the Finance Coordinator with monthly financial reports, review staff travel claims and payment support documents, and handle approved advance requests.
• Report regularly to the Finance Coordinator/Manager and maintain confidentiality of documents and information.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• At least one year of experience in a finance role in a humanitarian context.
• Open to Bangladeshi nationals only; local candidates are especially encouraged, and qualified female candidates are invited to apply.
• Understanding of the Rohingya dialect is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of NRC Management and Finance systems.
• Attention to detail, good communication and teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

What we offer

• Grade 03 salary scale: gross monthly salary of 45,785 BDT.
• Group insurance for staff and dependents and a 24/7 psychosocial assistant.
• Two festival bonuses, end-of-service benefit, contributory provident fund, maternity allowance and childcare allowance.
• Various types of leave (annual, casual, maternity, paternity).

Applications must be submitted online through the NRC application system with a completed profile, CV and application in English; incomplete applications will not be considered.