Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, ledgers, and bank reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry in Tally ERP
• Supervise junior accounting staff and support their financial operations
2. Financial Reporting & Grant Accounting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and fund utilization reports
• Track project-wise fund allocation and expenditures
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to donors and senior management
3. Statutory Compliance
• Oversee and ensure timely filing of TDS, GST, PF, and ESI returns
• Maintain proper documentation for compliance audits and regulatory checks
• Support in FCRA-related documentation and reporting (if applicable)
4. Budgeting & Forecasting
• Assist in preparing project budgets and organizational annual budgets
• Monitor budget utilization and flag variances to relevant teams
• Support proposal development with cost estimates and budget inputs
5. Audit Preparation & Coordination
• Prepare documentation for internal, statutory, and donor audits
• Liaise with auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit queries
• Implement and maintain recommendations from audit reports
6. Financial Controls & Documentation
• Strengthen internal financial controls and ensure adherence to financial policies
• Maintain secure and well-organized financial records and files
• Support procurement-related documentation and payment processing
Qualifications
• Education: B.Com / M.Com or MBA in Finance or equivalent qualification
• Experience: 4–6 years in accounting roles, preferably in a non-profit/NGO environment
• Technical Skills:
Strong command over Tally ERP (mandatory)
Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools
Good understanding of statutory requirements and NGO accounting standards
Skills and Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial management
• Ability to manage multiple projects and reporting deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team leadership and staff supervision capabilities
• Ability to handle confidential financial data with integrity
Personal Attributes
• High standards of accountability and professionalism
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Willingness to take initiative and learn continuously
• Commitment to social impact and values of the non-profit sector