Program Associate (Finance & Accounts)

Reports To: Deputy Director, Finance

The Knowledge Hub Institute Trust (KHIT) is a results-oriented think and do tank that turns complex policy challenges into practical, evidence-based solutions, working across its six core thematic Research Units — Energy & Climate, Fiscal Justice, Business & Human Rights, Business Climate, Social Justice, and AI & Digitization — to strengthen institutions and drive inclusive impact in Bangladesh. KHI invites applications from accomplished finance and account professionals for the position of Program Associate (Finance & Accounts) to support the Institute’s financial management, accounting, administrative, and compliance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day financial operations, including voucher preparation, data entry, bookkeeping, and maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements, expenditure reports, and other financial information.
• Assist in budget preparation, budget monitoring, and expenditure tracking for organizational activities and donor-funded programmes.
• Process payments, maintain cash and bank records, and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing, staff reimbursement, and other employee-related financial transactions.
• Assist in preparing donor financial reports and maintaining supporting documents in accordance with grant agreements and donor requirements.
• Maintain financial files, vouchers, bills, receipts, and other supporting documents for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assist in VAT, income tax, and other statutory compliance activities, as required.
• Support procurement documentation, asset registers, inventory records, and related financial administration.
• Coordinate with programme and administrative teams to collect financial information and ensure timely processing of transactions.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing relevant financial records and supporting documents.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Director, Finance or the Executive Director.