Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) is Bangladesh's first leadership institute focused on empowering youth from diverse backgrounds. Project Jaagoron is a civic engagement initiative implemented in Dhaka, Manikganj, Gazipur, Chattogram, and Satkhira districts, led by BYLC in partnership with YPSA and Agrogoti Sangstha, to empower youth to lead inclusive, rights-based local development through civic awareness, leadership, and engagement.
Purpose of the role: The Finance and Accounts Officer will oversee the project's financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely accounting and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and donor requirements. The role includes budget preparation and monitoring, financial reporting, fund disbursement and management, audit coordination, and supporting management in financial planning and decision-making. The Officer will also maintain petty cash, preserve and document bills, vouchers, and other financial records, and keep accurate, up-to-date accounts.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage daily cash and petty cash operations with proper documentation and accurate records.
- Review payment claims and supporting documents and process approved cash payments.
- Prepare treasury challans and ensure timely bank deposits.
- Obtain required approvals from delegated authorities for bills, vouchers, and payments.
- Manage fund disbursements, monitor budget utilization, and prepare variance reports.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, statutory regulations, and donor requirements.
- Maintain and file project-wise vouchers, bank statements, utility bills, and other financial documents.
- Support the Finance team in preparing financial, management, and donor reports.
- Support internal and external audits and ensure timely submission of documents.
- Maintain VAT and Tax registers and prepare statutory reports and returns.
- Identify gaps in financial policies and procedures and recommend improvements.
- Support management in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial decision-making.
Requirements:
- Graduation in Accounting & Information Systems or Finance from a reputed university with a good academic record (no 3rd division/class).
- Minimum one year of working experience in finance and accounts.
- Prior experience in an international/local NGO or donor agency is preferable.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, Tax, VAT, and NGOAB rules and regulations.
- Ability to prepare budget variance reports.
- Experience with financial software, especially Tally; advanced MS Office (especially Excel) and G-Suite skills.
Benefits: competitive salary package, two festival bonuses, life and health insurance, paid leave, professional development and training opportunities, supportive and inclusive work environment, career growth opportunities, Friday and Saturday weekend.
Employment type: Full time. Location: Mohakhali, Dhaka (BYLC HQ).
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply using the online application form: https://forms.gle/CVrNtZdtg3NTvPaN8