Accounts Assistant

Location: Sendhwa, Madhya Pradesh

Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce (B. Com/M. Com)

Experience: 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in the development sector.

Skills & Competencies required

• Preferred Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management
  

  • Proficiency in MS Excel and other relevant tools
  • Familiarity with Income Tax, GST, and procurement processes
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills in Gujarati, English and Hindi.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to rural project sites
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

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  Key Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.

• On-site and off-site training opportunities.

• 5-day work week.

• Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

• Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.

• 15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).

• 10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.

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  We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply

• Please note that we will begin the search immediately, and if a suitable candidate is found, we will close the application process!

Job Profile

• Position Summary: The Accounts Assistant will support the finance team in managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with statutory and donor requirements, and maintaining accurate financial records for project activities.

• Key responsibilities:

• • Maintain books of accounts using accounting software (e.g., ERP systems)
• • Voucher Collecting & verify invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation
• • Perform daily accounting entries and manage payment processes
• • Conduct bank reconciliations.
• • Reconciliation of Grant account and Inter unit accounts
• • Track project-wise budgets and ensure expenditure is within approved limits.
• • Flag any variances or unusual expenses to the Finance Officer/Project Coordinator.
• • Help field teams understand budget allocations and expense norms.
• • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• • Conduct monthly stock verification and track staff advances per AKRSP(I) finance manual
• • Assist for Generate and submit monthly fund requests to Head Office within deadlines
• • Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records
• • Assist in accurate and timely donor reporting in coordination with the Central Office
• • Liaise with bankers and auditors (internal, donor, statutory) for financial matters
• • Travel to field locations for financial review and team support
• • Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and legislation
• • Ensure adherence to organizational financial systems and donor guidelines
• • Coordinate with field teams for expense tracking and documentation
• • Support budgeting and forecasting activities.