Coordinator, Finance & Accounting

Dhaka, Bangladesh

About Us

Founded in 2007, JAAGO Foundation is a leader in providing education, empowerment, and community development. We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through innovative education and volunteerism that enables underprivileged children and youth to realize their potential.

Position Summary

The Coordinator will support the Finance & Accounting Department in managing day- to- day financial operations, including payment processing, accounting records, budget monitoring, bank reconciliation, documentation, and financial reporting. The position will ensure that financial transactions are accurate, properly documented, compliant with organizational policies and donor requirements, and completed within deadlines. The Coordinator, Finance will also coordinate with program and support departments to ensure smooth and timely financial activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day- to- day accounting and financial transactions.
• Process payments, bills, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ERP entries.
• Monitor budgets and project expenses.
• Perform bank, cash, and advance reconciliations.
• Support monthly financial closing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with finance policies, donor requirements, VAT and tax regulations.
• Coordinate with departments on payments, budgets, advances, and financial documentation.
• Support internal/external audits and provide required financial information.
• Perform other finance- related duties assigned by the Head of Finance.

Safeguarding:

• Uphold and promote the organization's safeguarding policies to ensure the safety, dignity, and well- being of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults engaged in our activities.
• Immediately report any concerns, suspicions, or incidents of safeguarding breaches in line with the organization's reporting procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and conduct that fosters a safe and respectful environment for all beneficiaries, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Manage day- to- day accounting and financial transactions.
• Process payments, bills, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ERP entries.
• Monitor budgets and project expenses.
• Perform bank, cash, and advance reconciliations.
• Support monthly financial closing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with finance policies, donor requirements, VAT and tax regulations.
• Coordinate with departments on payments, budgets, advances, and financial documentation.
• Support internal/external audits and provide required financial information.
• Perform other finance- related duties assigned by the Head of Finance.

Safeguarding:

• Uphold and promote the organization's safeguarding policies to ensure the safety, dignity, and well- being of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults engaged in our activities.
• Immediately report any concerns, suspicions, or incidents of safeguarding breaches in line with the organization's reporting procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and conduct that fosters a safe and respectful environment for all beneficiaries, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CMA) or partly- qualified is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping.

Experience:

• At least 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in Accounting/Finance, preferably in an NGO or development organization.
• Practical experience in accounts payable, payment processing, bank reconciliation, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software and strong knowledge of accounting procedures and controls.
• Experience in VAT, tax, audit, and donor/project accounting will be an advantage.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CMA) or partly- qualified is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping.

Experience:

• At least 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in Accounting/Finance, preferably in an NGO or development organization.
• Practical experience in accounts payable, payment processing, bank reconciliation, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software and strong knowledge of accounting procedures and controls.
• Experience in VAT, tax, audit, and donor/project accounting will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Strong skills in bank reconciliation, payment processing, and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of VAT, Tax, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem- solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication, coordination, and time- management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Strong skills in bank reconciliation, payment processing, and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of VAT, Tax, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem- solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication, coordination, and time- management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Application Deadline

November 30, 2026

Employment Type

Contractual

Working Days

Sunday to Thursday

Working Experience

4 - 6 years

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's

Salary

50000 - 55000 BDT

Benefits

As per Organisation's Policy

Office Hour

10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Location

Dhaka, Bangladesh

JAAGO is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

JAAGO is also committed to safeguarding the safety, dignity and well-being of children, young people and other vulnerable groups. All applicants must share this commitment, will be required to adhere to JAAGO’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct if appointed, and may be subject to pre-employment reference and background checks and mandatory safeguarding training.