Accounts Officer
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have a university degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Economics or related field with 3 years of experience in financial and administrative function in a reputed organization?
Do you have strong analytical and quantitative skills and familiarity with financial software and tools such as Peoplesoft, MS excel, Tally etc.?
Do you have the ability to work independently and within team in a diversified environment?
If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you!
The role:
The position is expected to provide an efficient, and effective financial management service at allocated thematic portfolios at Oxfam in Bangladesh and ensures financial systems and procedures are working efficiently and effectively.
What we are looking for:
The Accounts Officer needs to be experienced in financial operations, local compliance and budget & monitoring. The person will need to have good coordination skills and be flexible to support other team members in dealing various financial and relevant issues. We are looking for someone who will adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values.
Key Attributes:
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
- Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
- Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible
We offer:
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam Bangladesh, to act as key contributor to our Finance and Compliance team to work with a group of passionate people who are specialists in their field and offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Job type: Fixed Term
Salary & Benefits: As per Oxfam National D2 pay band with other benefits e.g., medical for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave & insurance.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding:
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
[Only Bangladeshi Nationals are eligible to apply]
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How to apply:
- Go to, for external applicants: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk
- Go to, for internal applicants: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal
- Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT9666 complete the online application process
- Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date. Unless a different time is specified in the advert.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21 JUNE 2023
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people who won’t live with the injustice of poverty. Together we save and rebuild lives in disasters. We help people build better lives for themselves. We speak out on the big issues that keep people poor, like inequality, discrimination against women and climate change. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can live without poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam. |