Finance Assistant

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation dedicated to protecting the rights of displaced and affected people during crises. NRC delivers high-quality programmes to support people forced to flee, helping them rebuild their lives and establish a new future. It operates across both new and protracted crises across 40 countries. 

 NRC specialises in five core competencies: counselling and legal assistance (ICLA), protection from violence, education, shelter and settlements, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). These specialised areas enable NRC to respond effectively to the diverse needs of displaced populations. 

 NRC began operations in Bangladesh in 2018 and continues to support Rohingya refugees and vulnerable Bangladeshi communities affected by climate change and displacement. 

 NRC Bangladesh currently implements programs across camps and unions in Ukhiya and Teknaf, with interventions in education, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), shelter, WASH, and protection. In the Rohingya camps, the NRC manages learning centres, ICLA, and WASH hubs. 

Responsibilities

Managed end-to-end financial operations across Cox’s Bazar operations, including cash and bank management, payment processing, reconciliations, staff advances, petty cash, travel claims, and volunteer payments. Ensured compliance with NRC policies, donor requirements, and Bangladesh VAT and Tax regulations, while maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring audit readiness and effective financial controls.

Key Specific 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 with 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 of 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

• Contingent Worker/Volunteer Payments in various Camps

Qualifications

Competencies**:**

1. Professional competencies:

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• 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. 

1. Behavioural competencies: 

• Build meaningful relationships  

• Act with integrity  

• Empower people  

• Deliver results 

What we offer:

• Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar.
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Number of positions: 01
• Travel: 30% in Cox’s Bazar District.
• Grade 03 in NRC’s Salary Scale: monthly Gross Salary is 45,785 BDT, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Group Insurance for staff and dependents, 24/7 Psychosocial assistant. Two festival bonuses, end-of-service benefit, Contributory provident fund, maternity allowance, Nursery/Childcare allowance, and various types of leave (Annual, casual, maternity, paternity, etc.)
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process:

• Internal candidates:  log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• This position is open to Bangladeshi Nationals only.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport/NID.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields for your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure you attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all, the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates for the job location. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

NRC works in Cox’s Bazar in response to the Rohingya crisis, and in areas such as Sylhet in the northeast, addressing the impacts of climate change. Alongside partners, our integrated operations include shelter and water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), responding to weather-related emergencies, ensuring education continuity through in-person and digital learning, and scaling up information counselling for refugees and host Bangladeshis, reaching over 150,000 people per year. Our approach to humanitarian action focuses on principled aid delivery and promotes the agency and dignity of impacted populations.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC here

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. 
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. 
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. 
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:  • treat everyone with respect and dignity  • contribute to building a safe environment for all  • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)  • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH