Finance Assistant

Job description

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation dedicated to protecting the rights of displaced and affected people during crises. NRC began operations in Bangladesh in 2018 and supports Rohingya refugees and vulnerable Bangladeshi communities affected by climate change and displacement, with programmes in Ukhiya and Teknaf covering education, ICLA, shelter, WASH and protection. The Finance Assistant manages end-to-end financial operations across Cox's Bazar, including cash and bank management, payment processing, reconciliations, staff advances, petty cash, travel claims, and volunteer payments, ensuring compliance with NRC policies, donor requirements, and Bangladesh VAT and tax regulations while maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting and ensuring audit readiness. Duty station: Cox's Bazar. Contract duration: 12 months. Number of positions: 01. Travel: 30% in Cox's Bazar District. This position is open to Bangladeshi nationals only. Applicants apply through NRC's online recruitment system, include their full name as per passport/NID, complete all system-required fields and attach their latest CV in English. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NRC financial policies, internal controls, and government VAT & Tax requirements.
• Prepare and arrange for bank withdrawals when needed after getting required approvals.
• Handle petty cash and be responsible for the operation of the petty cash box in the office.
• Ensure daily posting of incurred expenditures onto the NRC accounting system.
• Carry out monthly reconciliations on all office cash and bank accounts in Cox's Bazar in close collaboration with the Finance Officer and Coordinator.
• Maintain a register for all incoming bills, invoices, and other money claims.
• Assist the Finance Coordinator in the preparation of monthly financial reports and other financial reports.
• Handle advance requests after approval/authorisation from respective parties.
• Assist in reviewing staff travel claims.
• Assist in reviewing payment support documents, working closely with the Finance Officer and Coordinator.
• Report regularly to the Finance Coordinator/Manager and identify problem issues for solutions in the department.
• Maintain high confidentiality of documents and information.
• Process contingent worker/volunteer payments in various camps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• Proven minimum of one year of experience in a finance role in a humanitarian context.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, Microsoft Office Management and Finance systems.
• Attention to detail and follow-up with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to plan and coordinate and to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A flexible working style, including absolute discretion.
• Responsive, efficient, and a positive manner and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of Rohingya dialect would be an added advantage.
• Open to Bangladeshi nationals only.

Benefits

• Group insurance for staff and dependents
• 24/7 psychosocial assistance
• Two festival bonuses
• End-of-service benefit
• Contributory provident fund
• Maternity allowance
• Nursery/childcare allowance
• Annual, casual, maternity, paternity and other types of leave

Skills

• Accounting
• Bank Reconciliation
• Finance
• Microsoft 365
• Petty Cash Management