Finance and Administration Officer

Job Description

Opportunity International Australia is seeking a detail‑oriented Finance and Administration Officer to support the financial management and administrative coordination of our Health programs across South Asia. This role will suit someone with strong financial and administrative skills, donor compliance experience, and a passion for international development.

This role is offered as full-time; however, we are open to considering part-time arrangements for the right candidate.

Why join Opportunity?

• Contribute to a mission focused on ending poverty
• Work within a supportive, purpose‑driven team
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity for ongoing engagement in a high‑impact program

About Opportunity International Australia

Motivated by the parable of the Good Samaritan, Opportunity International Australia works to end poverty by providing families with access to finance, healthcare, education, and community resilience initiatives. Our Health portfolio is expanding across Asia and Africa, integrating telemedicine, hybrid healthcare models, and community‑based health solutions, with a goal to reach 20 million people by 2027.

The role

Reporting to the Program Director, the Finance and Administration Officer will be based in Nepal, India or Bangladesh and will be responsible for providing high‑quality financial tracking, donor compliance, and administrative support across our Health programs.

Key responsibilities

Financial Management & Donor Compliance

• Review, reconcile, and track partner expenditure, including cash and in‑kind contributions
• Maintain complete and accurate financial documentation
• Support fund acquittals and consolidated financial reporting in line with donor requirements
• Assist with semi‑annual and annual financial reporting.

Administration & Partner Coordination

• Maintain records for contracts, MoUs, procurement, and audit trails
• Coordinate timely submission of financial deliverables from partners
• Support audits, spot checks, and partner onboarding
• Develop and share tools and templates to improve reporting quality.

Smartsheet & Digital Systems

• Manage and improve Opportunity’s Smartsheet financial tracking and dashboards
• Provide guidance and troubleshooting support to partners
• Align reporting tools with donor and internal requirements.

Skills and experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field
• Experience in finance roles, preferably within NGOs or international development
• Experience with donor‑funded projects (e.g. working with government and trusts and foundations)
• Strong Smartsheet skills; experience with Excel, QuickBooks, or similar systems
• Knowledge of procurement, compliance, and audit processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across cultures
• Strong administrative and computer literacy capabilities including familiarity with using web conferencing / call technologies such as Teams and Zoom
• Fluency in English (Hindi, Bengali, or Nepali an advantage).

Desirable

• Experience in microfinance or community health programs
• Familiarity with Gender Equity Diversity and Socially Inclusive (GEDSI) aligned programming
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across time zone.

How to apply

Does this sound like the right role for you? Please apply here and submit:

• Your Resume and a one‑page Cover Letter outlining your interest in the role
• An Introductory Video (2–3 minutes) introducing yourself — why you’re applying, what makes you a great fit, and what attracts you to working with Opportunity International Australia.
• Share your video via a link in your cover letter (Google Drive, Vimeo, OneDrive, etc.) or email to Arianna Mason at [email protected]
• A phone or laptop webcam recording is perfectly fine
• No fancy production needed — just ensure clear audio and video
• Try to record in a quiet space.

Accessibility matters to us.

If recording a video isn’t possible for you — due to accessibility needs, internet limitations, or technical issues — you may submit a written response (up to 300 words) instead. Please note this in your cover letter. Applications cannot be progressed without either a video or an alternative written response.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will not be accepted after 13 February 2026.

Please address your application to Arianna Mason.